How Long It Really Takes to Become Profitable in Trading
Fri Feb 06 2026
Sponsored by Pepperstone
How long does it really take to become profitable in trading?
Not the marketing answer. Not the fantasy timeline. The real one.
In this episode, I break down what the journey to consistent profitability actually looks like, why most traders underestimate the time it takes, and why staying in the game matters more than trying to be clever.
We’ll talk about:
Why volatility seduces traders into bad decisionsHow long some of the world’s best traders took to become profitableThe difference between gambling and building a skill for lifeWhy small size and longevity beat big swings early onHow to think about trading like a startup with a runway
If you’re frustrated, questioning yourself, or wondering whether it’s just you… this one should help recalibrate your expectations and keep you moving forward.
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Sponsored by Pepperstone How long does it really take to become profitable in trading? Not the marketing answer. Not the fantasy timeline. The real one. In this episode, I break down what the journey to consistent profitability actually looks like, why most traders underestimate the time it takes, and why staying in the game matters more than trying to be clever. We’ll talk about: Why volatility seduces traders into bad decisionsHow long some of the world’s best traders took to become profitableThe difference between gambling and building a skill for lifeWhy small size and longevity beat big swings early onHow to think about trading like a startup with a runway If you’re frustrated, questioning yourself, or wondering whether it’s just you… this one should help recalibrate your expectations and keep you moving forward.