How long did it take you to master the markets?

Discussion in 'Professional Trading' started by CaliforniaKid23, Oct 9, 2007.

How long did it take you to master the markets?

  1. Not yet (still learning)

    32 vote(s)
    33.3%

  2. Less than a week

    6 vote(s)
    6.3%

  3. Less than 6 weeks

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. 1 - 3 months

    2 vote(s)
    2.1%

  5. 3 - 6 months

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. 6 - 12 months

    4 vote(s)
    4.2%

  7. 1 - 2 years

    6 vote(s)
    6.3%

  8. 2 - 3 Years

    8 vote(s)
    8.3%

  9. 3 - 5 years

    14 vote(s)
    14.6%

  10. 5 years or more

    24 vote(s)
    25.0%
  1. good one

    good one

    Totally agree. I'm 2 years in and have done well so far but I know the market is still going to take its tuition from me a few times before I would consider myself a "master". Anyone who thinks they are a master after 2 years is delusional and will probly quit when they blow up again.
    I wouldn't doubt the reason for the high failure rate is people just don't stick around long enough and get up after blow ups.


     
    #11     Oct 10, 2007
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  2. heidegger

    heidegger

    I mastered the markets immediately. I'm still losing tons of money, but I'm completely in control.
     
    #12     Oct 10, 2007
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  3. fearless9

    fearless9

    Two different statements.

    Making money consistently does not constitute mastery IMO.

    The day I declare myself a master is the day you can declare me mad.
     
    #13     Oct 10, 2007
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  4. Aisone

    Aisone

    The only thing us traders here have mastered is bating. :D
     
    #14     Oct 10, 2007
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