Hello,

Happy Thanksgiving, guys!

I really just wanted to say that.

I’m thankful to be able to spend time with family and friends today.

It wasn’t too long ago that I was struggling so much as a trader that I had no money, endless debt, was sleeping on a pull-out couch, working in a warehouse at night, and riding my bike three miles each way to get the same $2 meal every day. Most nights were filled with tears, feeling sorry for myself, and questioning it all.

During that time, I never had enough to justify a trip home for the holidays, but I still tried to put on a straight face when talking to friends and family.

It was difficult, but I got through it even though in the moment, I genuinely thought about ending it all.

If you’re going through it, try to just put one foot in front of the other. It got so bad for me that I picked up a random rock off the ground one day, and anytime I started feeling sorry for myself, I’d grab that rock and remind myself that things would eventually turn out okay.

And, they eventually did!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone

Kyle Vallans
Founder, SaveOnTrading

Reply

Avatar

or to participate

Keep Reading