Yes - it really does test you in so many ways
Main points I learnt
1. Dont believe anything from people already in the game
2. Learn everything yourself - discover it and keep updating it
3. Learn to lose quickly - and never let it be a downer - just a cost of doing business
4. The market is better and bigger and richer than me - but If I treat is with respect it will give me the scraps - ie 100's of pips every day with a bit of luck
5. Everyday is different - stay fluid and adjust to what confronts you
6. Ignore all other guru's and experts - because 90% are not as good as me ;-)
7. Stay focused - disciplined and always take profit rather than keep wishing for another 10 -20 pips
8. Money is the only objective of the game - not pretty charts - nice analysis - perfect PA - just pound notes count ;-)
Regards
F