there are a few things you will need to master before you start trading for real

1) Learn to read the charts (candlestick). This is the most important skill that you will need in order to trade successfully. Know how to spot a trend and a reversal.

2) Trend is your friend. Never trade against the trend. Once you can correctly identify the trend direction, you can easily and safety buy the pull backs as long they occur within the major trend.

3) Have a trading plan .Many times things do not occur as your prediction ,you will have to cut loss quickly.Remind do not rush into making a decision or allow your emotions to take control of your trading.

4) Do not follow the news. Many atimes , prices do not follow the news but rather news follow the price.

Most important skill of being a successful trader is having control of your emotions and be disciplined in trading.NEVER EVER let your emotions take control of you. Once you master that, you are on your way to be a successful trader.