Recently, I made a decision that felt both uncomfortable and necessary.
I invested in a scalping course.
It wasn’t cheap, a four-figure amount in USD, and I didn’t take the decision lightly.
But instead of seeing it as an expense, I chose to treat it as what it really is to me: an investment in a skill.
Why now
Relying solely on employment income feels increasingly fragile.
Things change quickly, industries shift, roles disappear, systems evolve. I don’t say this from fear, but from observation. And the older I get, the more important it feels to have something I can rely on independently.
A skill.
Something portable.
Something that doesn’t depend on permission.
Trading, at its core, is exactly that.
It doesn’t rely on clients, bosses or organisations.
It relies on decision-making, discipline, and self-awareness.
Why scalping
I’ve explored different styles of trading, but scalping stood out for one reason: peace of mind.
I like the idea of:
- not holding positions overnight
- not worrying about weekend gaps
- not carrying trades in the back of my mind
- being fully present once the session is done
There’s something grounding about closing the day flat – mentally and financially.
Scalping demands focus, but it also offers closure.
And that balance matters to me.
About the cost
Yes, it’s expensive.
But I’ve learned that the price of not learning, of staying dependent on a single income stream, can be far higher in the long run.
I don’t expect instant results.
I’m not chasing shortcuts.
I’m committing to a process.
If nothing else, this is an investment in:
- skill-building
- discipline
- emotional regulation
- self-trust
Those qualities extend far beyond trading.
What I’m planning to do
I’ll be documenting this journey here on The Slow Edit, and occasionally on Instagram.
Not to sell anything.
Not to promise outcomes.
Just to record the process – the learning, the mistakes, the mindset shifts.
If it works, it works.
If it doesn’t, I still walk away with a deeper understanding of risk, patience and myself.
And that already feels worthwhile.
For now
This is just the beginning.
No big claims.
No dramatic promises.
Just showing up, learning a skill and seeing where it leads.
I’ll share more as I go.
With clarity,
Elian Sage
theslowedit.org