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My Forex Journey: Why Quitting Was Never an Option

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My Forex Journey: Why Quitting Was Never an Option Four years ago, I began my forex trading journey while working as a seafarer. Spending 7 months at sea and 4 to 5 months at home with my family, I used every spare moment to learn and grow. At sea, I spent my free time watching success stories of traders, and at home, I continued trading while enjoying time with my loved ones. When I’m on vacation, I also enjoy simple joys like gardening, repairing defects, and cooking. These little hobbies keep me balanced and remind me why I started this journey in the first place: for freedom and family. Early Struggles Like many beginners, I started by copying trades and following signals. I even jumped into other people’s EAs, hoping for easy profits, but I ended up losing. My biggest enemy wasn’t the market — it was myself. I closed winning trades too early, and I held on to losing trades for too long. Another hard lesson was about equity. I discovered that small accounts don’t stand a chance wit...