I have just finished watching a 3 part series that was aired in the UK called "Million Dollar Traders".
Basically it follows 8 people who were plucked out from all walks of life, to see if they could actually learn to trade in only 2 months. To make matters worse, the world financial crisis was just beginning, adding added pressures, that even "seasoned" traders had never seen. Worst market conditions for a generation, as one trader says.
It was FASCINATING. I wont give too much away (as I DO recommend you view it), but ONE statement stood out from ALL the others....one of the participants just said
"YOU CANNOT LEARN THIS FROM A BOOK, ONLY BY EXPERIENCE"
The final "results" will shock you....