Do you need a mentor, or can you learn alone?

A good mentor shortens the path; a bad one empties the account. Most traders learn alone, slowly, with forums like this one doing some of the work a mentor would do.

Share your view:

• did you have a mentor, and what was it worth?
• where did you find accountability without one?
• what red flags should beginners look for in a "mentor"?

The scam warning signs apply to anyone charging for mentorship too.