there is no successful trader in this market place , because its all about a short time approach, nothing without it,
successful trader is a trader who can predict the real faction of this market with certainly , this ability is really expensive.
if you want to bring success from any sector first of all you have make sure a strong commitment with focus . thats all
I have traded very long time, 75% of it manually, but now all systems are automated trading seconds to very long time futures of years in trades, many rollovers. Am firm believer that you must trade manually first before going to automation. Otherwise when it is time to adjust a system, can do it easily. Better to find one pattern to trade than many, better to under trade, when you profits gone up 500% then add another pattern. One pattern stops from over trading. And above all, don't show others your best methods.
the successful trader actually never made by hard working , they born . it sounds a motivational speech but true fact
if you want to be successful i think you have to make sure good trading knowledge including a reliable support from a credible trading broker.
the beginners should choose the broker which is more appropriate to use all kinds of trading techniques . otherwise trading life will be more difficult.