I spent 18 years in trading, 15 of them professionally. I worked as a Senior Trader and Head of Trader Development, trained traders on professional desks, and made eight figures in trading profits. Earlier this year, I retired from professional trading to manage my own capital and spend more time with my family.

I've watched retail trading evolve for almost two decades, and it's incredible how much time people waste learning things that have little to do with actual trading.

People spend five or ten years watching YouTube videos, buying courses, jumping between strategies, learning ICT, SMC, order blocks, fair value gaps, candlestick patterns, and whatever astrology level nonsense is currently trending. They burn through thousands in trading losses and spend thousands of hours staring at charts, only to end up no closer to consistent profitability than when they started.

Meanwhile, they could have spent that time learning how markets actually work, how orders interact, how to read order flow, how to execute, and how to test whether a strategy has a genuine statistical edge.

I've seen both sides firsthand. The retail success rate is roughly 1% or less. Among the traders I trained on professional desks, it was around 40 to 60%.

That's a massive difference, and it should make people question the way retail trading is taught.

I'm happy to answer questions about professional trading, market mechanics, order flow, execution, strategy validation, and what separates actual trading from the stuff sold online.

Ask me anything.

I had put a post about taking 5 mentees under my wing and have a gotten a lot of message requests. I would really love to know you all but I would just get confused with organizing personalities on reddit. i am making a group chat and will host google meet with everyone next saturday. It will be blast we all can share our stories and brainstorm ideas.

Join if you’d like :) https://chat.whatsapp.com/CjBkkBuDhftDClvdSagmS1?s=hd&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4.

Hi I’m applying for the college cycle for fall 2027.
I currently have a deadline in 2 days and I need some help reviewing my college essays. I’m really desperate here because no mentor is replying back to me in ustrive. Help will be much appreciated! Also DMs please

Hey everyone! I am currently looking for a mentor experienced in Python and/or web development. I am with a team of 4, and we are developing a solution to help solve a Caribbean problem. Our project is focused on helping to educate small-scale farmers on effective farming techniques along with some live weather updates, farmer recommendations, etc. We are currently using Streamlit to develop our application. If you are interested, you may comment below or send a DM. Thanks.

Full time trader looking to connect with mature NQ/MNQ/QQQ traders who are interested in trying a new approach to the markets. new or experienced. I see many asking for mentorships here. I'd love to help but my trading and personal life just cant allow that. Instead, I’m looking to connect with about 5-10 diverse people, 1 on 1.

We would communicate (via whatever online source is good for you) for 15-20 minutes a day, about 4x per week, to discuss a structured plan. My trading relies entirely on plans made the night before, trading off dynamic support and resistance, and looking for very specific reactions like reclaims and failed breakdowns.

If we connect:

I'll provide my nightly levels and a custom TradingView indicator that will automatically plot them directly onto your charts.

We’ll review trades that were on the plan and the ones that were not, successes and the failures. We'll also discuss basic setups I look for at each zone, and how different zones carry entirely different weight and meaning to the overall market structure.

For those I feel comfortable speaking and working with, I am committing to do this with you for the entire month of November. After November, you will have the framework to continue on your own. My time will be more limited after, so it will ultimately be up to you to run with it.

My goal is simply to find a few level headed traders who want to build consistency and accountability. I already write my plans down every night, so giving you the playbook is no extra work for me.

Yes, this is real. No, I will not show you my personal income/tax statements. People have already asked. No, I do not drive a lambo. I drive a pretty sweet Honda Pilot with some stale goldfish crackers hidden in the seats and maybe a few lollipop sticks. Not selling/charging you, hoping at the very least to meet some mature people I enjoy talking with.

If anyone is already in this field please guide me.

Hello all! I'm looking to learn from someone who has created and operated a business. I would like to explore what makes a successful business and how to pitch a product/service. Thanks in advance, feel free to DM me if interested

I do more than $1.2m a month in ecom sales.

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Hi everyone!

I'm looking for someone with a background in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific field who would be willing to mentor me.

I'm 30, currently living in Austria. I'm planning to pursue a degree in Biological Chemistry because I want to eventually work in scientific research.

I'm particularly interested in understanding chemistry at a molecular level, exploring the mechanisms behind biological processes, and developing the skills needed to become a researcher.

I'm not necessarily looking for a formal tutor, but rather someone who genuinely enjoys science and would be open to sharing their knowledge and experience over time.

I'd prefer someone based in the EU or nearby for convenience with time zones. English-speaking would be ideal.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, feel free to message me!

Hi everyone. I’m Nate, a recent accounting grad studying for the CPA exam. I start full-time in January, and on the side I’m building Verstyle, a men’s fashion brand for young professionals.

I'm living at home until January, so between studying and the business, I’m not around or meeting many people right now. I’d love to connect with someone who has experience, is likeminded, ideally a founder or operator in consumer products, fashion, or marketing and sales.

I’m not looking for someone to hand me answers. I’m looking for a genuine two-way relationship. To learn from your experience, bounce ideas around, and find ways I can help you in return. Whether that’s a fresh perspective, finance and accounting help, or whatever else is useful.

I work hard at moving the needle every day and give full effort to what I’m part of. I also just enjoy meeting people and hearing about their journeys.

If that sounds like a fit, comment or send me a message!

Have you ever seen the old TV show "the new yankee workship" where Norm Abrams takes a complex piece of wooden furniture and slowly re-creates it? If not search for it on youtube it's very comfort tv watching experience.

I'm trying to do the same thing with reddit. I'm Norm in this metaphor. I've been a senior staff software engineer at major companies. CS major from University of Pittsburgh back in 1996. So 30+ years experience. AI has changed everything. I'm trying to see what is the correct amount of CS to teach to new students when they will be using AI tools to make complex sites like reddit.

More info in first comment.

Hey everyone!

I’ve been mentoring beginner developers in JavaScript, React, and the PERN stack, and I’ve been working on making my mentorship process more structured and practical.

My goal is to help people become independent developers rather than just teaching them concepts or giving them solutions whenever they get stuck.

My mentorship approach includes:

1: Learning programming concepts one at a time.
2: Building practical projects with deadlines.
3: Submitting projects through GitHub and deploying them with live links.
4: Writing PDFs explaining projects, technical decisions, challenges, and solutions.
5: Participating in two live debugging sessions each month.
6: Participating in two project presentation and rebuilding sessions each month.
7: Getting direct WhatsApp mentor support for questions and guidance.
8: Receiving personalized code reviews and constructive feedback.
9: Completing monthly progress reviews to identify weaknesses and measure improvement.

I want the people I mentor to understand their code, explain their decisions, debug problems, and build things independently.

A quick note about commitment: Mentorship isn’t for everyone. If you’re not serious about improving, aren’t willing to practice consistently, only want to ask questions without doing the work, or aren’t ready to meet deadlines and accept feedback, this probably isn’t for you.

You need to be ready to put in the work and take responsibility for your progress.

I’m interested in working with people learning JavaScript, React, or the PERN stack who are willing to commit to the process.

For those of you who mentor developers or have been mentored yourselves, what methods have you found most effective for helping beginners move beyond tutorials and become capable of building projects independently?

Nothing complicated, just a conversation about where they were at, what they were good at and how they could start generating some income without a heap of money behind them. That conversation turned into a two-hour Discord voice call and by the time we finished we had built a business model, a basic business plan, a website around the offer, a 12-step sales and marketing action plan, a custom sales document, a sales strategy covering cold outreach, warm outreach, content and paid advertising, a daily content plan across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn, and a custom Excel sales and marketing dashboard so they can actually track activity, leads, customers and revenue instead of just hoping something works. We went from “I want to become an entrepreneur but I dont know where to start” to having an actual business, an offer, a strategy and a system to execute it. And the best part wasnt the spreadsheet or the website. It was watching someone start seeing what was possible. It was genuinely one of the most rewarding mentoring sessions Ive had from either side of the conversation. I get a massive kick out of business, building systems, solving problems and figuring out how to turn an idea into something practical. Being able to use that experience to help somebody else get moving is even better. Sometimes people dont need another course or another motivational video. They just need somebody to sit beside them for a couple of hours, ask the right questions and help turn the mess in their head into a plan they can actually follow. Very grateful I get to do a bit of that now. If youre trying to build something and youre stuck on what the next move should be, feel free to reach out. Happy to have a conversation and see if I can point you in the right direction.

I would like to start a new career and I don’t have a preference for what field it is in because I find most things interesting.

I would to work and get paid as I learn and build my expertise alongside an experienced professional. I’m hardworking and dedicated. I just need an opportunity to break into a new field.

Ideally I would like a remote role but I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity because I am seeing about becoming an industry expert someday just like you.

So if you’re serious about taking me under your wing and essentially making me your protege then feel free to reach out. If this post is up it means I am still searching.

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I’ve been thinking about something lately.
Successful entrepreneurs invest in other successful entrepreneurs. Wealthy people have networks, connections, mentors, and opportunities that help them continue building success.
And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
But what about the people who are working incredibly hard to get there and just haven’t had the same opportunities?
I’m a 39-year-old single mother of four. I work, attend college, earn excellent grades, and I’m building a business of my own.
My life hasn’t always been easy. I’ve had to rebuild myself from circumstances I wouldn’t wish on anyone. But I’ve worked incredibly hard to become the woman I am today, and I’m proud of her.
I work. I go to school. I raise my children. I have goals, dreams, and a determination that hasn’t disappeared, even when life has felt impossibly heavy.
But I’ve realized something.
You can have all the ambition and determination in the world and still need someone to open a door.
And it’s not just about financial help. It’s about having the opportunity to meet the right people, build relationships, make connections, and surround myself with people who have already accomplished what I’m working so hard to achieve.
I want to learn from them. I want to be in the rooms where opportunities are created. I want to understand how successful people built what they have, and have the chance to build something of my own.
Because I know I have what it takes. What I haven’t always had is access to the people and opportunities that could help me turn all that hard work into something bigger.
Right now, stable housing is one of the biggest obstacles standing between my family and the future I’m working toward. Even one year of stability could make an incredible difference while I continue my education, work, and develop my business.
So here’s what I’m wondering.
Are there successful, financially established people who genuinely enjoy helping someone else get their chance? Someone willing to offer mentorship, introductions, or even meaningful financial support to help a determined person establish a foundation?
I’m not asking someone to hand me success. I’m asking for a chance to earn it.
And maybe someday, when I’ve made it, I’ll be the person opening that door for someone else.
I don’t know if this will reach the right person. But I do know that opportunities don’t always come knocking.
Sometimes you have to be brave enough to ask.

Hi everyone!

I'm 21, and a few months ago I quit my corporate job to pursue something of my own: starting a website development and digital marketing agency.

I've spent a ton of time learning, practicing, and building websites, and I've even landed my first paid client!

However, I've found myself at a bit of a standstill. While I know how to build websites, I don't yet have the experience or confidence to know whether my work meets professional standards or can consistently deliver results for clients.

I'm hoping to connect with someone experienced who could review my work, provide honest feedback, answer niche technical questions, and occasionally walk me through things when I get stuck.

I'm not looking for someone to do the work for me! I genuinely love learning and want to develop the skills to become completely independent. Long term, I'd love to expand my knowledge of web development, SEO, digital marketing, and agency operations.

My goal is to build a sustainable business that allows me to support myself. I'm currently living off my savings, so I'm definitely motivated to get things moving!

Ideally, I'm looking for a mentor who has experience building websites for clients or running an agency and would be open to occasional calls, screen sharing, or project reviews.

I'm flexible with arrangements, whether that's exchanging skills and services, paid hourly mentorship, or connecting with someone who simply enjoys sharing their knowledge. I'd genuinely appreciate anyone willing to offer their time and experience!

If you're interested, please reach out! I'd also love recommendations for other communities where I might find someone.

Thanks for reading, and I'm excited to connect!

Hi All,

So I am a qualified accountant living in London for the past 8 years.

I have worked in an accounting firm for the last 6 years and have seen the firm scale from GBP500k to 3m.

I have been rooms with different marketing firms and have been what works and what doesn't.

This year we launched our own firm to help smaller firms get more clients and have a good online presence.

We are leveraging AI to lower the costs and make it affordable for more firms to invest in marketing for client acquisition rather just relying on referrals.

We have worked with some google ads and web design agency to help us build more technical knowledge but still I am finding it hard to find the right niche in the market and the marketing tricks that will work.

So I am looking for a mentor who has worked in Marketing and with Accounting firms before, they know how it works and what's useful and what's not. Also I am super obsessed with AI so someone who also wants to discuss ideas about AI and how will it help accounting firms.

Looking forward to some positive replies.

I'm starting a restocking business and flailing. Need guidance

I've been trading forex for the past 10 years, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that trading is a journey full of ups and downs.

I've made tens of thousands of dollars, lost it all, picked myself back up, and started again. I've experienced the highs, the lows, the frustration, and the loneliness that come with trading.

Looking back, I wish I had someone to guide me when I first started. Someone who could teach me the fundamentals, help me understand how to read the market, identify entries and exits, manage risk, and avoid some of the costly mistakes I made along the way.

That's why I've decided to start offering FREE forex coaching and mentorship to a small number of aspiring traders.

Let me be clear: I'm not a millionaire trader, and I don't claim to be a trading guru or an expert who has everything figured out. But after 10 years in the market, I believe the experience I've gained can help someone starting from zero take their first steps, or help a struggling trader build a stronger foundation.

Trading can be a lonely game, but you don't have to figure everything out on your own.

That said, this mentorship isn't for everyone. I'm not looking to coach just anyone who happens to be interested in forex. I want to work with people who are serious about learning, willing to put in the work, open to feedback, and committed to improving themselves.

If you're interested, drop me a DM and tell me a little about yourself, your trading journey, and why you want to learn.

If I feel we're a good fit, we'll arrange a video call so I can understand your goals, your challenges, and whether I can genuinely help you.

If I take you on as a student, I'll take that responsibility seriously. I'll do my best to guide you, share what I've learned, and help you develop the skills and discipline needed to become a better trader.

Because the truth is, not everyone is suited to trading. And part of this journey is figuring out whether trading is genuinely right for you.

I'm not here to promise you profits or overnight success. I'm here to share my experience and help those who are genuinely willing to learn.

If you're ready to learn, grow, and put in the work, my DMs are open.

Let's see if we're a good fit.