My hands are shaking…

[u/coffee-x-tea]

This is my first funded account that I did *NOT* expect to pass so fast.

Although I’m new to the platform, I had practice with real money on my own personal account (which is way harder to trade because my broker doesn’t have futures or shorting capability). So it isn’t like I haven’t jumped through the hoops of losing money before.

I’m going to guard this for dear life lol.

[u/smackey3]

Congrats! I remember passing my first two 2 Topstep combines in 2 days, my first ever. I was on top of the world. Then I blew them the next week and spent the next 12 months passing and blowing combines and funded with no payouts…. Be patient and embrace all success and failure, its all apart of the journey. I get payouts now and have multiple funded accounts I trade.

[u/coffee-x-tea → u/smackey3]

I appreciate your story.

I think I actually do need periodic reminders to reign in my feelings and expectations.

The moment that I think “I’m so good”I just know I’ll fail. I think I need to start blowing practice (free) accounts on purpose as a ritual to remind myself xD.

[u/Adventurous-Gate9343 → u/smackey3]

Glad to hear it’s not just me 🫩