Someone once asked me how long it takes to master trading—I nearly broke down right there.

Think about it:

A pilot needs 15 years of training before they're trusted with a plane full of passengers.

A teacher spends 3 years studying pedagogy before they ever stand in front of a classroom.

A doctor? 7 to 10 years of brutal dedication just to write prescriptions.

An engineer invests 5 solid years perfecting their craft before designing bridges.

A CEO claws their way through decades of experience across multiple companies.

But traders? Most expect to crack the market in months. Some think YouTube tutorials and a weekend workshop are enough. They can't fathom that mastering the markets demands the same respect, discipline, and timeline as any other serious profession.

The gap between expectation and reality isn't just wide—it's a canyon. Trading isn't a get-rich-quick shortcut; it's a career path that demands years of study, countless failed trades, psychological resilience, and relentless refinement.

Until we accept that truth, we're just gambling with our capital.