Read before you trade
Mohamad Theibish on starting right, managing risk, patience, and learning to trade without illusions.
Mohamad Theibish · 6 November 2026 · 5 min readRead →Are You a Hobby Trader or a Decision-Maker?
Trading isn't a day out or a game of luck. The difference between a hobbyist and a decision-maker, and how knowledge and practice make the second.
risk managementWhy Risk Management Is More Than Numbers
Risk management doesn't start with a percentage and a lot size, but with a question: where did this money come from, and what is it for? Build it on your life.
funded accountsAre Funded Trading Accounts a Real Opportunity?
Nobody sells you money so that you can win. Why Mohamad Theibish sees funded accounts as no help to beginners, and why a trader builds on their own account.
social mediaAre Traders' Account Statements on Social Media Real?
An account statement adds nothing to your account and is easy to fake. Why it's trading's biggest lie, and what to judge a teacher by instead.
risk managementWhy Compounding Is a Beginner's Worst Trading Decision
Compounding shows you how to climb the ladder one rung at a time, not that one mistake drops you from the top. Why a beginner needs a plan, not a pile.
demo accountHow to Use a Demo Account the Right Way
A demo account is where your mistakes belong. How to practise on it properly, and why only practice settles which timeframe and targets suit you.
self-relianceWhy You Should Trade on Your Own Analysis
Indicators, trade channels, bots and following ten analysts aren't self-reliance. How to build trust in your own analysis, and why no one goes pro without it.
beginnersWhy You Should Ignore Trading Advice on Social Media
Social media shows only the shiny side of trading and targets your weak spot: needing money. Why its advice hurts beginners, and how to get out.
beginnersHow to Start Trading the Right Way (Before Your First Trade)
Everyone's goal in trading is the same; the means decide whether you get there. Five linked steps that build a proper start before you risk real money.
beginnersWhy You Should Learn From Other Traders' Mistakes First
Learning from someone else's losses saves you time and money. The beginner mistakes Mohamad Theibish made, and how to avoid them before you risk real money.
