X @Mayne

Trading Psychology & Market Experience - The market serves as the most effective teacher for traders [1] - Active trading, even with minimal capital, provides invaluable feedback on reactions under pressure, pattern recognition, and market sentiment [1] - Real-world trading experience accelerates learning through mistakes, emotional management, journaling, and setup refinement [1] - Practical experience with a small amount of risk offers better learning than risk-free paper trading [2] Skill Development - Improvement in trading comes from active participation in the market, not just chart analysis or backtesting [1] - Consistent time investment in the market is crucial for skill development [2]