Do You Want Freedom of Time, Money & Energy? Trade!
Almost every day, I come across people who hate their job, hate working for other people and have little free time, money or energy. But still, they choose to carry on where they are because it’s “easier”.
How stupid is this?!?
Trading isn’t for everyone but there are so many people who would make great traders it if they just had some self belief and discipline. Easier said than done of course!
Because of sports trading/betting, I can work whenever I feel like it, play computer games when I get bored and spend time with family/friends without having to book time off work. Come October, I’ll have a newborn baby to deal with but I look forward to being able to spend as much time with him/her as I want. I couldn’t imagine it any other way.
If you’re not happy with your current situation, do something about it and start now! Give yourself small, achievable goals. These can be things like:
- “Write a trading plan by Tuesday”
- “Research form of football teams playing next week”
- “Double my bank size using a strict staking/trading plan”
Before you know it, you’ll be having too much fun (and money!) to bother with your day job!
Have you taken the leap to full time trading or still considering it? Share your story below!
This is me, I make good money betting/matched betting, not far off my income yet still live in fear of taking the leap. Now have a house/girlfriend who isn’t overly keen on me going full time so it seems hard/impossible. Hate working full time. How did you know when to take the leap to full time? Were you earning enough from the off? Appreciate advice
Hi Greg,
Thanks for taking the time to reply, it’s really interesting to hear other peoples stories!
I would not blame anyone who is doubtful about going full time trading/betting. Most people are taught to believe that all forms of gambling and risk taking are negative. But really, there is very little difference between sports trading and a car insurance company, for example. Both use statistics and manage risk to create a long term profit.
My family (including girlfriend and her parents, like yourself!) had their concerns over my decision. Ultimately, time and money speak for themselves. I was already matching my old salary with betting a few hours outside of work. I left work for 1 month and doubled my earnings straight away. I did take up a temporary job for a few weeks shortly after but it only confirmed my decision that I did not want to work for anybody else.
Think about it from their point of view. Do they not get to see you much at the minute? Are you short of cash? This is an extreme simplification but if you took to betting full time, perhaps you could spend more time with your family and have more money! Everyones happy, right?!?
Look for 6 months – 1 year of consistent profits with a solid plan for the next 5 years. The long term plan is critical. Most people would advise to wait much longer but I’m not really in a position to say as I jumped in a lot earlier!
Hope this helps,
Laurence