Micro is good for me because it give me a chance to improve my trading with small funds, but if I am unsure about using such broker, then I go for demo account.
Forex is a good platform for making money if you know how to handle the technical aspect of trading, else you will be completely clueless and get lost very easily.
Agreed! Beginners, instead of only high leverage, should also focus on more important factors like regulations, withdrawals, etc. Fxpro, Fxview, PLus500 are some good options to check imo, which broker are you using?
That thirst of being independent is the major motivation for all I think, who minds extra income. The only point to focus on is to use this thirst only as motivation and not become greedy.
Becoming a good trader isn't easy for sure, but focusing on some main points like learning, planning, proper management, discipline, etc. can make the task a bit easier.
All mentioned spreads, support, regulation, but one of the major plus points about fxview is their withdrawals. Quick and smooth, I got all of mine in time (mostly within 24 hrs), which I think is really important for a broker to be good.