How I Trade for Financial Freedom & Fund My Life Abroad
If you’re looking for a way to achieve financial freedom so you can finally start living your life abroad, then you’ve found yourself in the right place. I know because I’ve been where you are—stuck in a cycle of working just to survive, knowing there had to be another way.
Trading became my way out, but it wasn’t an overnight success. I had to unlearn bad habits, lose money, and completely shift my mindset before I started seeing consistent wins. In this post, I’ll break down:
• Why I started trading
• The biggest mindset shift that changed everything
• My daily trading routine
• How I managed risk & what I wish I knew sooner
• The biggest mistakes I made & how you can avoid them
Let’s get into it.
Why I Started Trading
Although I had always been aware of the stock market, I have to say that trading found me—I didn’t find trading.
The moment I realized this was my ticket out of corporate America, I went all in. But getting started wasn’t easy. I had tried to teach myself before, but every course and YouTube video left huge gaps in information. With a 9-to-5 draining all my energy, I just couldn’t figure it out on my own.
So, I did what I had to do:
✔ I enrolled in multiple courses and actually studied the material
✔ I practiced, failed, and lost money for two years before it finally clicked
✔ I kept going, even when I felt like giving up
That’s what it took to get to where I am today—trading full-time and funding my life abroad.
The Biggest Shift I Had to Make
The biggest mindset shift I had to make to become a profitable trader?
Detach from the money.
I know it sounds crazy, but my biggest struggle in the beginning was that I was too emotionally attached to my trades. Every loss felt like a personal failure, and every win made me overconfident.
The moment I let go and focused on following my strategy instead of chasing profits, my results completely changed.
✔ I stopped forcing trades—if the setup wasn’t there, I didn’t take it
✔ I started respecting my stop losses—instead of hoping for a miracle reversal
✔ I let the market come to me—instead of impulsively chasing entries
Once I trusted the process, trading became so much easier.
What My Trading Routine Looks Like
Trading isn’t just about hitting buy and sell—it’s about being aware of the world around you. Economic events, political decisions, and financial news all create trading opportunities, and my daily routine is built around staying ahead of them.
Here’s what my trading day looks like:
1️⃣ Wake up 1-2 hours before market open – I check global news, earnings reports, and market sentiment.
2️⃣ Build my watchlist – If news dropped on a stock I’m watching, I take note and adjust my plan.
3️⃣ Do my technical analysis – I chart key levels and set alerts instead of chasing trades.
4️⃣ Execute trades on my platform – I don’t trade on the same platform I chart on.
5️⃣ In & out within an hour – If momentum is strong, I’m done trading before most people even start work.
By following this process, I only take high-probability trades instead of gambling.
How Much Money I Needed to Start (And How I Managed Risk)
When I started, I had two accounts totaling $6,000. And if I’m being honest?
I lost all of it.
I thought I knew what I was doing. I didn’t.
That humbling experience forced me to:
✔ Rebuild my account from scratch
✔ Actually learn risk management instead of winging it
✔ Use stop losses properly and practice patience
Once I started treating risk management as my #1 priority, I stopped blowing accounts and started growing them instead.
The Biggest Mistakes to Avoid as a Trader
Looking back, my biggest mistake was not understanding how to manage risk properly.
Every “trading guru” on YouTube says, “Risk management is key!”—but no one actually breaks down how to do it in real-time.
Here’s what I learned the hard way:
🚩 Not using stop losses correctly – At first, I’d place them too tight (stopped out too early) or too wide (huge losses). Now? Bracket orders only.
🚩 Thinking the market was out to get me – It wasn’t. I was just making bad trades.
🚩 Overtrading – More trades ≠ more money. I learned to stop forcing setups.
🚩 Not walking away when volume faded – When the momentum dies, so should your trading for the day.
Once I locked in risk management, patience, and discipline, I went from losing money daily to growing my account consistently.
Trading = Freedom
When I finally put all of these lessons together, I became the kind of trader who could:
✔ Make money from anywhere in the world
✔ Trade from bed (not recommended, but it happens)
✔ Be in & out of a trade before most people start work
That’s what financial freedom through trading looks like. It’s how I make money, pay my bills, and fund my life abroad—without relying on a job, a boss, or clients.
How You Can Start Trading for Financial Freedom
If you’ve been thinking about trading but don’t know where to start, let me be real with you:
💡 It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme. You will need to learn, practice, and make mistakes before it all comes together.
💡 You don’t need a ton of money to start. But you do need to manage your risk properly to avoid blowing up your account like I did.
💡 Consistency is key. Trading is a skill, and just like any skill, the more you practice, the better you get.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, I’ve put together a beginner-friendly guide to help you start your trading journey the right way.
👉 Download my Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Trading Here
Whether your goal is to quit your job, live abroad, or just have an extra source of income, trading can be your way out—just like it was for me.
Believe me when I say, I know how frustrating it is to want freedom but feel stuck in a cycle of working just to survive. Trading was my way out, and while it wasn’t easy, it was 100% worth it.
If you’re ready to start learning, grab my guide, follow my content, and take the first step. Your freedom is waiting.
Until next time,
Xo,
Evie
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