People use all sorts of reasons to stay in trading. Some do not want to let go of the rush of trading, some prefer the freedom of the schedule that trading gives us and some were just born to be successful traders. And that all is understandable. But some of us are still looking for reasons – why we should be trading and why we should stay in trading after so many losses and hits.
So, why do people trade?
1. To make a lot of money.
2. To wake up rich.
3. To put your money to work.
4. To gamble.
5. To feel excited.
1. To make a lot of money.
The first reason was bound to be the most obvious – we trade to become rich outside of the office. We trade to be independent and to be able to ensure a better future for us and for our families. And surely, trading gives all of these possibilities.
Trading gives us a unique possibility to earn only when we feel like earning, to trade only when we feel like trading. We make money when we need it and rest when we can afford to rest – that is the best way to live this life – working exclusively when you want to work.
2. To wake up rich.
Let’s face it, trading gives us the possibility to earn money even when we do not feel like working. We can just leave our trade for the night and hope that our trade is going to go higher. And there is no way that we will be able to do the same thing in our day jobs.
Long trades are giving you the possibility to leave your trade for several days only to come back and find that you have earned thousands of dollars by placing the right bet. Who wouldn’t want to go to sleep as you are and wake up a rich man without even having to lift a finger? That is an opportunity given to a handful of people.
3. To put your money to work.
Money is an interesting thing. Preserved, it can provide a surprising amount of comfort, but it probably the only matter in the universe that can work FOR you. Yes, yes, just like yourself, money can be put to work through the right investment and right usage. And trading is one of the ways that you can put your money to work.
Surely, you have to make the right decision here, but if you count everything just right, you will be able to see your earnings grow and your money making even more money for you.
4. To gamble.
It is time we admit – people are weak creatures. And we want to be amused, we want to feel the rush and we want to never let go of the good feelings. And trading provides us just with the rush that we crave – adrenaline when we place the trade and gratification when we win.
The rush from trading cannot compare to anything else. Especially if the trade is successful. The only thing that comes close is a casino win. But gambling in a casino is tied to pure luck. Trading, on the other hand requires knowledge and analysis, something lacking from a pure gamble.
If you are addicted to feeling the rush of a win, trading is going to provide just the thing you need.
5. To feel excited.
Trading can give you a spectrum of feelings. Admittedly, not all of them are good feelings, but put together they form a pretty good feeling of excitement. Excitement that allows you to earn A LOT of money and provide extra income for yourself and your family. That is an unusual combination. Surely, we can’t simply let it go. We have to hold on to it. And that is why we keep on trading!
