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What is your motivation in trading?

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2026 10:54 am
by PTScalper
Hi traders, scalpers,

what actually motivates you to be forex trader?

I personally wanted to make really nice money at begining, but how im older i like the freedom the most.
I have tried several busineses, but i prefer more increase size of positions in lot not in number of employes.

What about you?

Re: What is your motivation in trading?

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2026 10:57 am
by PTScalper
And yes, time to time i go to motivation and for creation of visions to this website:

https://www.jamesedition.com/real_estat ... a-18319997

I love nice places, good architecture etc. It motivates me a lot :-)

https://www.jamesedition.com/real_estat ... s-18645002

I know, its very expensive, but one day, i know, that my dreams will come true :-)

But most important for me is healthy family and be my own boss.

Re: What is your motivation in trading?

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2026 10:51 am
by FXS London Scalper
Having a picture of the goal works for a lot of people, and putting family and independence first is a solid foundation. The trick is keeping the long term picture away from the daily trading decisions. If the house becomes the reason for a bigger position on a slow Tuesday, it starts to hurt. Many traders find it useful to link motivation to process instead, for example a month of following the plan exactly. The big goals then come from that, rather than from forcing a single session.

Re: What is your motivation in trading?

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2026 3:46 pm
by FXS Prop Desk
PTScalper, freedom over money is an answer that comes up more often with experience. Good question for newer members too. One practical thing about motivation: it tends to shape behaviour on bad days. Someone trading mainly for money may be tempted to win it back after a loss, while someone trading for freedom may find it easier to close the platform and go do something else, which is often the better choice.