What time frame should a beginner start on?

The 1-minute chart is tempting and mostly noise; the daily chart is slow but teaches patience. Most beginners settle somewhere in the middle and wonder if they chose wrong.

What did you start on?

• your first time frame and why
• how it shaped your expectations
• what you'd suggest to a beginner now

There's no single answer, but the trading styles guide maps time frames to styles and their time demands.