How (Not) to Make 300k

Author: Andrea Santamaria Ferraro

Editor: Giuseppe William Moschetta

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The Origin of Everything

The adventure that changed my life during a difficult time and led to the birth of all the projects I now pursue (see here).

Over €300,000 in six months, starting with just €750. Calls from the broker, in disbelief. The request to travel to London and work for them.

And then, the inevitable fall. But not a destructive one.

I landed well, losing part of my winnings in exchange for an invaluable wealth of lessons—along with struggles and hardships.

This book is not just another one of those "simple" trading stories or manuals, often fabricated by shadowy figures crafted on the web.

The results achieved are documented with proof attached to the book itself, including broker reports and trading records.

This book is, instead, a deeply personal confession.

Of dreams and hopes. Of fulfillment and devastation.

Of amateurism and professionalism.

Of victories and mistakes.

Of what it truly means to trade successfully, how it impacts one’s life, and how to manage everything on an emotional and psychological level.

A diary written from the depths of my heart, still soaked with the emotions I experienced, refined by the sharp blade of hindsight, critical reflection, and continuous practice.

A diary that allows me to share with you every detail of my journey in forex trading—from starting as a complete amateur with limited resources to navigating my way to victory with extraordinary results.

How do you learn? How long does it take? Why did I do it? What changes does this experience bring to one’s life?

If you already trade, you know that psychology and emotional management are the indispensable conditions for the success of even the best technical strategy—because technical strategy alone is never enough.

Despite the setback at a certain point in my journey, my life was transformed in just six months. It was, in fact, my mental preparation that allowed my trading strategy to work so well.

Beyond the incredible profits, I also walked away with practical lessons of immeasurable value, both in trading and in life.

Lessons that can only be learned through the unusual harshness of the challenges and difficulties I had to face. Only in this way does time shorten and become capable of teaching you far more than expected.

The purpose of this book is to gather and vividly condense these lessons within its pages. No unnecessary detours—straight to the point. A way to remind myself of everything I’ve learned and to make it available to those who share with me not only an interest in this field but, above all, a passion for victory.

In this case, all you have to do is relax and, between one thrill and another, try to enjoy the read. Immerse yourself in the words flowing before your eyes, grasping every detail.

The first lesson I learned is this:

They say luck is blind because it doesn’t exist.

Just when everyone thought it was too late, I discovered that victory falls in love with those who dare. With those who rise to the challenge by preparing themselves adequately—in spirit and body, in technique and mindset.

Triumph—both in markets and in life—belongs to those who do everything necessary to see their goals realized and learn to do it well.

Going from spectator to actor.

That simple decision is what transforms ordinary circumstances into opportunities capable of changing your life.

But if you already trade, you certainly understand this.

What may be less clear, however, are the blind spots and flaws in your psychological and technical preparation—those mental constructs that prevent you from achieving results aligned with your expectations.

I suffered from them too, until I discovered that only by questioning yourself can you shine a light on the darkness.

"The juice is all in the contrast."