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Howdy. I'm new to this forum and took this excerpt from the Community Introduction thread I just posted:

I am seeking knowledge. I am on a learning curve that possibly might get me into day trading in a little over a year. I have a long way to go but that doesn't intimidate me.....I am determined when I set my sights on something. I know the stats....like 80% of day traders lose money. I see that as a challenge to be in the other 20%. I am learning about risks and that will be what ultimately keeps me from getting started. I will have some risk capital initially but will not risk our future in any way.

I would like to get input from anyone presently in the same situation or was once in my situation....either here on the forums or by email. What are/were the obstacles? What would you have done differently? Regrets? Rewards? I'm all ears. Thanks.