When I began trading, I made so many mistakes. I focused too much on my P/L, I traded with emotion, and jumped aimlessly from strategy to strategy. I tried to copy others' styles and trades, and I lacked any semblance of a plan.
I had some big wins, but even bigger losses. When in losing trades, I was so crippled by anxiety that I often struggled to exit. I was in over my head, and was left frustrated and demoralized by months of blown accounts. I came very close to quitting. If this sounds familiar, then you're in the right place.
The problem was that I wasn't investing in myself. I was merely glomming onto others and looking for a turnkey solution, but the market quickly humbled me. I came to the realization that I needed to go back to square one if I was ever to succeed.
I took a big step back and began to uncover the critical flaws in my approach. I needed to create a strong foundation for long-term success. I had to let go of my desire for instant gratification and commit to the long game.
I decided to switch to paper trading, and devoted an entire year to learning everything I could about trading like a professional. I read trading books, joined trading groups, and enrolled in multiple courses. It was a long road, but I slowly began to find my footing.
Instead of trying to mimic other traders, I had to drown out the noise and create a system that worked for me. I had to learn to trust in myself and pave my own path; This realization, along with looking inward and deconstructing my flaws, is what finally led to consistency in my trading.
Despite this, I was left frustrated by the learning process I underwent. I had taken multiple courses and was forced to sift through so much irrelevant information just to uncover the golden nuggets and critical insights that led to growth.
I was taken aback by just how many marketers were trying to sell me a "one-size-fits-all" strategy—or a monthly subscription to their trading alerts. I realized that so many out there did not have my best interests at heart. They wanted me to depend on them, not myself—and I learned just how difficult it is to find reliable and trustworthy information.
Therefore, I felt a strong desire to help others navigate similar roadblocks and pitfalls during their own trading journeys, because I know the mental anguish of wanting so badly to succeed at something, yet feeling like nothing is working. I know what it's like to want to give up. So I wanted to help.
I began sharing my journey and trade recaps on my socials, not thinking much would come of it—and was blown away by just how many struggling traders reached out for advice. I felt like I was making a difference—even if it was a small one.
This eventually inspired me to create The Lucid Trader Blueprint—a budget-friendly, step-by-step resource that aims to set struggling traders on a trajectory for long-term success.
To be Lucid is to "think clearly, access the full use of one's mental abilities, and have clear perception and understanding."
This course includes 75 fully-narrated lessons that take students from A to Z—complete with easy-to-understand visuals for better comprehension. It captures the specific critical insights and pivotal realizations that helped me crack the code and break the cycle of blown accounts.
By the end of the course, students will be able to: Decode the markets, think in terms of probabilities, design their own trading system, and wield the power of proven psychological tactics to create lifelong success.
More importantly, this course aims to help you: Trust your own analysis, become completely self-reliable, and trade with confidence.
Whether you're brand new to trading or have prior experience, this course is for anyone struggling to achieve consistency or rid themselves of destructive trading habits.
I poured my heart and soul into this course, and I truly believe it will serve as a excellent companion on your trading journey. It's my genuine hope that it helps you break through and empowers you to seize control of your future. Welcome to Lucid Traders, and we hope to see you inside!
Max Lorenzo
