Time input vs profit output
Everyone's always talking about the profits in trading—the big wins, the hefty payouts—but hardly anyone seems to factor in the time we pour into getting those gains. I mean, what's the point of making a ton of money if you don't have any time left to actually enjoy it.
Take swing trading versus scalping, for instance. If I can swing trade and spend just an hour a day analyzing charts, setting up my trades, and I make $500, that's a win in my book. Meanwhile, there's the scalper who's glued to their screen for four hours straight, chasing every tiny market movement, and they end up making the same $500. Sure, the profits are equal, but the time invested? Not even close. And let's be real—gains aren't typically linear. Doubling your screen time doesn't necessarily double your profits.
It's not just about the raw numbers at the end of the day. Yeah, the scalper could,
