In this episode, Darko interviews Simon, a music teacher who began his trading journey only four months ago after discovering our podcasts. What started as curiosity quickly turned into a deep commitment to learning forex, with the goal of creating more freedom, supporting his lifestyle, and helping those around him.  Simon talks about the hardest part of trading—discipline and trade management—and why applying knowledge is so much harder than just understanding it. He shares valuable lessons about patience, handling losses, and overcoming the fear of trading, while also reflecting on how important mentorship has been in his growth.  You’ll hear his insights on:  Why demo accounts don’t prepare you for the real emotions of tradingThe surprising role of major news events in shaping the marketsWhy patience is so difficult, yet essentialHow losses can be perfect learning experiencesHis advice for new traders on learning styles, expectations, and commitmentSimon’s story is a refreshing reminder that with the right mindset and honest coaching, even beginners can build the foundation for long-term trading success.  Listen right here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-with-simon--67971227  If you’re ready to learn our approach, and how we trade just ONE pattern, you can join our coaching here: https://www.forexmentor.com/cc/darkopodcast/  Thanks so much, all the best,  Vic Noble, on behalf of Darko Ali and Forexmentor vicnoble@forexmentor.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/forexmentor1Twitter(X): https://twitter.com/fxcoachscornerPodcast: https://www.spreaker.com/user/fxcoachscornerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darko-ali-52ba7583/TikTok: Search: fxcoachscorner  #ForexTrading #TradingPodcast #SwingTrading #TradingMindset #LearnForex