My trading journey began back in 2020, but I can't truly say that I was a "trader" until about 18 months in. Back then, I made all the mistakes one might expect from a beginner: I focused too much on the money, I traded with emotion, I would jump from strategy to strategy, and worst of all - I tried to copy others' styles and trades.
The reality was that I wasn't investing in myself—I was merely looking for a turnkey solution. Months went by and I had blown multiple accounts. I was frustrated, demoralized, and wondering what I had gotten myself into. If I was ever going to succeed at this, I knew I needed to pivot. Hard.
I took a step back and began to recognize the flaws in my approach. I needed to go back to the drawing board and create a strong foundation for long-term success. To avoid repeating the same mistakes, I had to break the cycle by taming my ego and let go of my desire for short-term gratification.
I decided to switch to paper trading, and devoted an entire year to learning everything I could about trading. 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.
I had come to realize that I needed to drown out the noise and create a system that aligned with how my brain works. I had to learn to trust in myself and pave my own path, instead of trying to mimic other traders; This, along with gaining the ability to look inward, is what finally led to consistency in my trading.
Despite achieving my goals, I was left frustrated by the learning process I underwent. I had taken multiple courses and was forced to sift to so much irrelevant information to uncover the golden nuggets and critical insights that I truly needed.
I had to dodge marketers trying to sell one-size-fits-all strategies, alert groups that promised overnight success, and programmers selling "game-changing" indicators that would do all the work for me; All promises that were too good to be true.
Like many of you, I decided to pursue trading for one simple reason - the potential for financial freedom; This was all I was striving for, but I was taken aback by how many forces were trying to veer me off course and distract me from achieving my true goals. I felt like so many out there did not have my best interests at heart.
After being frustrated by my own learning experience, I felt a strong desire to help others navigate similar roadblocks and pitfalls during their own trading journeys. 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.
I began sharing bits of my journey on social media, and found it incredibly fulfilling to answer questions and support those who reached out for advice. I felt like I was making a difference—even if it was a small one. I reflected on this experience, and it eventually inspired me to create The Lucid Trader Blueprint—a clear-cut, step-by-step resource that aims to set struggling traders on a trajectory for long-term success.
This linear 8-part course includes 75 fully-narrated lessons that take students from A to Z, complete with visuals and animations for better understanding. It captures the specific critical insights and pivotal realizations that helped me break the cycle of frustration and blown accounts.
By the end of the course, students will be able to decode the markets, think in probabilities, design their own trading system, and wield the power of mindfulness to create lifelong success.
This course is for anyone struggling to find consistency or rid themselves of destructive trading habits. It doesn't matter if you have prior experience, or are a complete beginner.
I poured my heart and soul into this course, and I truly believe it will serve as a excellent companion on your trading journey. Welcome to Lucid Traders, and we hope to see you inside!
Max Lorenzo
