Trading as a Small Business: What Beginner Investors and Traders Usually Learn Too Late (opens in new tab)

Many beginners enter the markets with the same silent assumption: if they study hard enough, find the right indicators, or discover the right strategy, they should eventually be able to generate high returns with manageable risk. The market appears full of examples that seem to confirm this belief. Screenshots of triple digit gains are everywhere. Backtests often look smooth. Social media makes it feel as if exceptional performance is common. The reality is much harsher. One of the most valua...