Many people want to become a full time Forex trader. They love the idea of working from home. Financial independence is achievable as a Forex trader however most do not reach this goal.
Why is this the case for so many? In my experience, most people have the same issues:
1) They do not know what methods to use on the Forex markets
2) They do not spend enough of their free time learning
3) They do not practice trading enough before using real money
There are many trading methods to make profits. I'm sure you've seen a few yourself. There are systems, e-books, software packages, courses, alerts, etc. Trying to decide where to start is a difficult decision. I suggest you pick a system that is not overly complicated. Do not buy into the idea that you need dozens of indicators, news trading text messages, or endless email alerts. The last thing you want is analysis paralysis when trading. Keep it simple.
If you are really serious about trading, take the time to learn. Once you find a method that appeals to you, study it. Know it inside and out. Treat your trading method like a business or getting a degree. The more you understand, the better your trades will be.
When you think about it, it takes years to get a degree. Although learning to trade doesn't take years, it doesn't make sense that you will decide to start today and be an expert tomorrow. You need to study until it's completely engrained in you. You should know exactly what the procedure you are going to follow before you even open a practice account.
Once you are confident in your knowledge, you need to put it to practical use. Do this by opening a demo account. It's very important that your demo account uses live market data. Even better, I suggest you use a demo account from the broker you plan to do real trades with. This way, you are using the exact trading platform when it comes time to use real money.
Learning to become a successful, full time Forex trader is possible for you. Don't let previous experience or lack of knowledge stop you. Make a plan, and stick to it. With the right knowledge, skills and time, you can become a Forex trader.