How I Bounced Back After Losing My Trading Account (And What I’m Doing Differently Now)
When it comes to building a trading account, it’s easy to assume that discipline and strategy are enough. But sometimes life throws you something you didn’t plan for, and that’s exactly what happened to me.
This is my personal trading journey. I hope it helps someone out there avoid the mistake I made, and see the power of having a trading plan and a backup income stream.
Building My Capital, Then Losing It
Late last year, my trading account was in great shape. I’d stuck to the plan, used tools like copy trading and AI scanners, and watched my capital grow steadily. The aim was simple. Build it up to the point where I could start taking a weekly income, while still compounding the account over time.
Then I got hit with something I didn’t see coming, a severe case of malaria.
I tried to keep trading during that period, not realising how badly malaria can affect the brain. The brain fog was intense, and at times I was hallucinating, but I didn’t connect the dots. Looking back, it was madness to try and make financial decisions in that state. The result? I wiped out most of what I’d built.
Starting Again With Clarity
Once I recovered, I took a step back. I started again with a fresh bank and a clearer head. This time, I’ve been even more focused on following the plan, no emotional trades, no distractions, and absolutely no trading when I’m unwell!
Right now, the account is growing nicely again. My current goal is to continue compounding for another 2–3 months, and then start drawing a weekly income without draining the capital. It’s a simple plan, and I’m sticking to it.
Why I Also Promote the Business Side
Of course, not everyone wants to build the business. Some prefer a more hands-off approach, like just using copy and paste trades from expert traders. Others see the opportunity in building residual income by sharing the service.
Personally, I do both.
Promoting the business gives me a second stream of income — and more importantly, it’s something that can continue even if I’m ever unable to trade at some point in the future. Residual income has real value. It’s something I can leave in a will to help support my wife, who is a lot yourger than me, in the future, or to lean on if my health takes another hit.
Final Thoughts: Trading With a Plan and a Backup
Everyone’s goals with trading are different. For me, it’s about:
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Building capital consistently
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Taking a weekly income at the right time
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Continuing to compound the account for long-term growth
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Creating residual income that can support me and my family
If you’re new to trading, my advice is simple. Start with a clear plan, and make sure you’ve got a backup. Whether it’s a side income from promoting a service you use yourself, or simply knowing when not to trade — that backup can make all the difference.
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