The state of being able to truly trade for a living is essentially a peace of mind, not excitement. When you reach this level, you are no longer in a hurry to prove yourself to others and you will not be swayed by market fluctuations. You have a clear picture of your actions and know when you should enter and when you should wait and see. Those fantasies of getting rich and the quest for overnight fame have dissipated, replaced by the patience of a farmer who follows the laws of nature – sowing, waiting, reaping, everything at a set pace.

The essence of stable profitability is not just the gains from a few successful trades, but your ability to maintain a balanced mindset and firmly execute your established plan even during market downturns and consecutive losses. You will focus on the slow but steady growth curve in your account, and will not let short-term market fluctuations affect your emotions. The true survival ability in trading lies in the resolve to withstand losses, as well as the courage to remain calm and continue operating after experiencing losses.

There is another realistic and crucial factor: you must ensure that the profits from your account come from a systematic approach, rather than luck or chance. Your trading is based on strategies and rules, not gambling or intuition. This certainty gives you inner confidence, allowing you to believe that no matter how the market fluctuates, you can survive in this industry.

Most importantly, you no longer have unrealistic expectations about trading and the illusion that it will lead to a completely free lifestyle. You are acutely aware that this road is full of hardships and loneliness, but you have adapted and are willing to continue to persevere. You know that trading is not a shortcut, but a path in life that you recognize from the bottom of your heart.

When the illusion of trading completely dissipates, only sober awareness and firm execution are the signs that you can truly make a living from it.