When he first came to consult, his account had only a little over a hundred U. That’s not a mindset of trying to test the waters, but rather a state of having lost confidence after repeated lessons from the market.

I’ve seen too many common issues with small accounts—wanting to double up immediately, dreaming of hitting it big in one step, only to get wiped out in the first wave of the market. This guy was the same, asking me if there was a quick way to turn things around. I told him something quite blunt: "Right now, your most urgent task isn’t making money, it’s staying alive."

During that period, his trading pace was painfully slow. He kept his positions very light, decisively avoiding the market movements he shouldn’t engage with, preferring to stay on the sidelines and watch rather than impulsively trade. Sometimes, a single trade only made a few tens of dollars profit, but at least he maintained control over the overall rhythm.

He also had doubts at times, feeling that accumulating small gains was pointless. I only gave him one piece of advice: "You’re not trying to maximize returns right now; you’re honing your trading skills."

Looking at his account now, it has grown well beyond that initial hundred U. It’s not a story of overnight riches, but real growth built step by step. More importantly, he’s started trading with rhythm, able to distinguish which market conditions are worth participating in and when to stay on the sidelines. His emotions no longer dominate his decisions.

Many people often ask me whether small funds can turn around. My answer is always the same: Yes, but you have to truly get through that tough period first. Many fail at this stage, not because their methods are wrong, but because they can’t endure the slow growth. In the end, impatience and greed cause them to lose all their capital.

Getting past the hurdle of small funds is when the market truly becomes yours. Those eager to turn things around often lose the qualification to keep playing altogether.