From Boardroom to Trading Desk: The Psychological Shift from Corporate Life to Full-Time Trading

The idea of leaving behind the corporate grind to become a full-time trader is often romanticised—freedom, autonomy, and the thrill of the markets. But for many who make this leap, the reality is far more psychologically demanding than anticipated. The transition from a structured, hierarchical environment to the self-directed and uncertain world of trading brings…

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