I’ve been struggling with slow progress lately. No matter how much time I spend learning, it feels like I’m not moving forward as quickly as I’d hoped. It’s frustrating, and sometimes I wonder if I’m doing something wrong or if this is just part of the process. How do you stay focused and keep going when progress feels this slow?
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I reminded myself that I was in the process of learning how to do something from which I could eventually earn a highly paid, secure, full-time living without ever needing to work for anyone else again, and I naturally expected that to take many years - exactly as it would if achieved any other way - and to involve many hundreds of hours of education and many hundreds of hours of practice, too.
I also reminded myself that at least 99% of people trying to do this failed completely, and I constantly asked myself how realistic their expectations (and mine) were.
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Slow progress is a natural part of learning, especially in complex fields like forex. Stay focused by celebrating small wins, setting realistic goals, and maintaining consistency. Remember, mastery takes time. Reevaluate your strategies if needed, but keep learning and practicing. Patience and persistence are key to long-term success.
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This is the thread I needed to read just now. Just now I’m not trading cause I found some flaws in my strategy, if I don’t correct them I won’t go anywhere in the long run so I must change something. And I love all the process of re-evaluating the strategy and backtesting (I do it manually), I know this is precisely what it takes to improve. BUT… but sometimes it’s quite frustrating, when you have an idea, you test it and don’t find the results you’re looking for… and so you must start again.
Happy to see I’m not alone in this phase, let’s hold on!
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Determination and dedication are definitely the key. I can relate to this because I’ve found that in the beginning, it takes a lot of time and patience to build momentum and level up the game. But once things start falling into place and happening regularly, I see how the daily efforts transform into hard work, and eventually, that hard work leads to success. It’s all about staying committed through the ups and downs.
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I think you are on the right track, because you are in the process, and it will definitely bear fruit.
I will remind you that the largest funds offer their clients from 25% - 35% per annum, and if you divide by 12, you get about 3-4% per month.
Therefore, slow growth and progress is stability where big money comes.
Perhaps you already know a lot, but it seems to you that you do not, then try to hold on to your trading account for more than a year. You will be able to understand how large companies are managed, this will not just be progress, I would call this experience - a transition to the next level 
Good luck
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Slow progress is a natural part of any learning journey. Stay focused by setting small, achievable milestones and celebrating each win. Remember, consistency is key. Trust the process, keep refining your approach, and maintain patience—growth often happens incrementally, even when it feels like you’re not moving fast enough.
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Slow progress can be discouraging, but it’s often part of the learning process. I focus on small, consistent improvements and celebrate minor successes. Staying patient, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies when needed helps maintain momentum. Persistence, self-compassion, and remembering that growth takes time are key to staying motivated.
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If you feel like there’s no change despite putting in effort, it might help to reassess your approach. Sometimes, slow progress happens because we’re stuck in a cycle or missing key adjustments. Try breaking tasks into even smaller chunks, track your progress differently (like through milestones), or even take a step back to rest and recharge. The key is to stay persistent, be kind to yourself, and stay flexible with your methods. Progress, even if it feels slow, is still progress.
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Hey Buddy,
Whatever you are feeling is natural and a part of your journey. On days when you feel slow or think that you aren’t moving forward remind yourself that it took you years to finish high school. Or it must have taken you a couple of months to learn a new skill or adjust to your new job responsibilities. Being slow doesn’t necessarily means that you are not making a progress.
On days when I feel low and unmotivated I simply remind myself why started it in the first place. So lets say I want to visit Europe and I save money from my profits to be able to afford the trip. You can also have a strong “WHY” and on days when you feel low, simply remind yourself of that why, keep pctures or written affirmations. It works like a charm for me. Try it and let me know if it helped you.
Stay strong and I am sure you’ll come around stronger and more motivated than ever.
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Thanks! This is a good reminder to keep my expectations realistic and focus on what I can control, like putting in the hours for learning and practice. I think this will help me feel more patient and committed.
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I’ll keep this in mind. Thanks for the advice!
The fact that you enjoy it shows that you’re in it for the long haul. Thanks for sharing your challenges, it’s reassuring to know others are facing similar things.
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Even though it’s a struggle, I’m hopeful that this hard work will eventually lead to success. Thanks!
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I’ll try to focus on the long-term view instead of getting discouraged by short-term struggles. I appreciate the encouragement, it means a lot!
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Just what Elliotrades08 has mentioned. An important reminder to trust the process. Thank you!
something I hadn’t thought much about. Thank you for the reminder that progress, no matter how slow, is still progress.
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Thanks for the encouragement! I’ll definitely try that, could be a great way to stay motivated on tough days.
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I’d ask myself what do I want to be doing right now? What’s stopping me?
I don’t mean something like “win all my trades”. That’s too generic and really realistic for most new traders.
Also, do you have a strategy? Are you demo trading? If so, are you journaling or tracking your trades somehow?
Big switch for me was hooking up myfxbook and my trading account. It gave me a way to see how much I was or wasn’t trading. That got me in a habit of actually trading more consistently. I think that’s a good start if you’re not doing it now.
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I.q needs to be lifted to win at this game
Lifting the serotonin via caffeine . Gym