Trading Alone vs. Trading with a Mentor – The Time Factor You Can’t Ignore
Many new traders start their journey full of energy and motivation. They believe that with enough YouTube videos, free indicators, and a few hours of chart analysis in the evening, they can become profitable within months.
The reality is very different: without help, the journey can take several years – and most give up before they get there.
How Long Does It Take Without a Mentor?
Based on industry experience, research, and countless conversations with traders, here’s the reality:
On average, 2–5 years before a trader becomes consistently profitable without structured mentoring – if they last that long.
The first 12–18 months are usually pure trial & error: strategy hopping, overtrading, emotional decision-making.
Most lose more capital in this period than a professional mentorship would ever cost.
Without a mentor, you’re missing:
A clear learning plan
Immediate feedback on mistakes
Structure and priorities
Motivation during the tough phases
How Fast Can It Be With a Mentor?
A good mentor drastically reduces learning time by guiding you directly and teaching you what truly matters.
Instead of 2–5 years, it often takes 6–12 months to reach consistency (depending on commitment and prior experience).
Mistakes are spotted and corrected before they become habits.
Strategies are tailored to you, rather than endless searching for the “holy grail.”
Psychological support keeps you focused, even during drawdowns.
The Time Advantage in Numbers
A motivated trader going solo:
Year 1: Strategy hopping, losses, emotional rollercoaster
Year 2–3: First signs of a profitable system, but still inconsistent
Year 4+: Possible stability – if they haven’t quit yet
With a mentor:
Month 1–3: Foundation, strategy building, risk management, psychology training
Month 4–6: Fine-tuning, trade reviews, first consistent months
Month 6–12: Scaling & long-term stability
ETS – Your Shortcut
At EvyTradingSchool (ETS), mentorship isn’t a luxury – it’s a growth accelerator:
Clear roadmaps instead of random trial and error
Weekly feedback calls
Personalized strategies & risk adjustments
Support in live market conditions
Integration with ETS Instant Funded Accounts to start trading with capital immediately
The result: You save not just years of time, but also a lot of money that would otherwise disappear in unnecessary losses.
Final Thought:
Without a mentor, trading can be a long, frustrating journey. With the right mentor, you shorten the path to become faster, more structured, and more profitable.
In trading, time is as valuable as capital – don’t waste either.
