All the capital we want to use for trading has to come from somewhere. It's not like we can make one trade without money and then have a big bankroll to start trading in larger scale. So, having some form of income is important if we want to give trading a try. It doesn't matter if it's a job, money from our family or just some savings. We need to have capital foundation that we can use for trading. The next step is than to make sure we don't lose that capital again and will grow it over time. Going for the most risky trades just so we can try and make the highest possible return is usually what leads to losing money. That's why I would recommend anybody to keep investing in ourselves and learning more about trading. Even a veteran trader who has been doing it for 10 years can still learn something new. And learning doesn't always have to cost money. If we exchange ideas and strategies with other traders on the internet, we can learn from each other for free. The most important factor is commitment and time, that will make up for any other shortfall.