Let’s be real, the ideal job is the one that pays the most with as little time commitment and stress as possible. There are millions of people who go to work every single day, slaving away and hating their jobs! Here are a few questions I ask people who ask if they should get involved with trading:

1. Would you like to acheive financial freedom?

2. Would you like to work from home or anywhere you like? (with a high speed connection)

3. Would you be comfortable with working only 1-3 hours a day? (Some people aren’t!)

4. Do you enjoy the financial markets and want to learn more about them?

5. Are you willing to study for 3-12 months to learn how to become consistently profitable?

6. Do you have the resources to support yourself during your learning period?

7. If not, can you get a part-time job to support yourself during that time?

If you answered yes to the questions above, trading may be for you. The best part? You don’t have to have a Harvard business degree to trade. Actually, some of the best traders I know are stay-at-home moms or former blue-collar workers. Our style of trading is simple and effective. We don’t study hours of companies’ financial data or worry about most fundamental impacts. We are focused mostly on short-term charts and make our decisions right from them. The possibilities (of trading) are mind-boggling and my excitement still keeps me awake at night. The best part is that the only requirements for success are a willingness to learn, a desire to succeed, discipline, and a commitment to take the time necessary to develop mastery skills.

For me, this business is unparalleled. The profits can be huge, and you have 100% control over your time. There is no need to worry about customers, employees, or bosses. It’s just you and the market. That leads me to my next point…

Trading can be a lonely business. Most traders I know trade from their home or private office. Little human interaction can drive some people nuts! Our trading group is connected every day through interactive virtual classrooms. We are able to communicate, share charts, and learn as if we were sitting next to each other. My recommendation: Get connected. Don’t try to do this on your own. It’s a lonely game… make friends!

Filed under: Trading by Chris Dunn