Scrolling through the comments, I have to say, some words really hit home.

Stories about making money with ten bucks are everywhere, told with exaggerated flair, as if the trading market is a cash machine. But what’s the reality? The trading market is both the easiest place to make money and the easiest place to lose money. That’s the truth.

It’s easy to criticize verbally, but when it comes to actual trading, most people will still reveal their inexperience. It’s not that they haven’t learned anything, but that many have never studied systematically. In reality, how many people become overwhelmed when faced with the market?

The market doesn’t perform dramas, nor will it sing the opposite tune with you. Do you think your emotions and stance are the most important? Wrong. The market only responds to feedback—you work hard enough, you’ll gain; you slack off, and you’ll be taught a harsh lesson by reality.

Think about it: nine years of compulsory education is the path laid out by your parents. But after growing up? Upgrading your knowledge and advancing in trading—all of that depends on yourself. The most painful truth is: paying tuition doesn’t guarantee you’ll learn, but not paying tuition definitely guarantees you won’t learn.

Many people like to blame the heavens and others, but never ask themselves why they haven’t achieved anything or why they’re still stuck in the same place. Instead of shifting blame, it’s better to read more, research more. Personal success certainly depends on self-motivation, but it’s also essential to understand the broader historical trends. Timing and circumstances often determine everything.