Thousands of people are stuck in jobs they hate, daydreaming about trading options for freedom — but have no clue where to start.
This post breaks down 7 real, practical steps to go from total beginner to confident options trader:
✅ Understand what actually drives option prices (not just indicators)
✅ Learn the Greeks, starting with delta
✅ Paper trade (but only for 30–90 days)
✅ Start small with real money to build emotional discipline
✅ Use tools that show where smart money is moving
✅ Pick one setup and master it
If you’re serious about replacing your 9–5, give yourself 6–12 months to learn and build consistency.