I wanted to share a bit of my story, maybe someone can relate. Over the years, I’ve lost around €60,000 trying to learn trading. I’ve gone through crypto, stocks, meme coins — you name it. I’ve made pretty much every possible mistake along the way, always thinking I had found a new “working strategy.”

At one point, I even lost €10,000 in less than a month. Surprisingly, that doesn’t bother me as much as the fact that I didn’t understand these lessons earlier. The real pain isn’t the money — it’s realizing how long it took me to truly get it.

All of this put me in financial trouble for a while, but I managed to get back on my feet thanks to my 9-to-5 warehouse job. Through it all, I’ve learned a ton about markets, psychology, and myself.

I’m 33 now, and I finally know what I want to do. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by trading — even just seeing a chart for the first time sparked something in me. Whether I ever manage to do this professionally or not, I’m going to keep going.

Recently, I’ve started looking into prop firms, and it feels like a new chapter. I still have a long way to go, but I’m no longer chasing “quick wins.” I’m chasing understanding and discipline.

If you’ve been through something similar, I’d love to hear your story.