Ambition and Patience as the Path to Success – An Interview with Andreas Dragoș
We are delighted to introduce another winner of the SpiceProp challenge. Elsasser Andreas Dragoș is a trader whose path to success began with a painful lesson, leading him to develop iron discipline and a clear vision for the future. In the following conversation, Andreas shares his experiences, technical approach to the market, and how controlling his impulses allowed him to reach his goal. Enjoy the read!
Why do you like to trade with SpiceProp?
Good condition
What is the most important thing that helped you pass the SpiceProp challenge?
Friendly propfirm.
What was the key moment in your career as a trader?
When I started on this path on my own and lost €6,000 of my own money—this was around 2015—I had a strong feeling that my future career was in this field.
How long have you been trading?
Since 2015, but I’ve had long breaks along the way.
What is your trading plan?
€300k account at SpiceProp, working together with them for the rest of life. Wishing to achieve financial prosperity alongside a friendly and serious PropFirm.
What quality of your character helps you succeed (in three words)?
Ambition, perseverance, vision.
What separates the average traders from the best?
Patience.
What is the best piece of advice that has brought you good results?
To control my impulsive decisions.
Significant resources/people in your development?
For me, it was myself and all my mistakes.
Should we learn from ourselves or others?
A little from everywhere, filtering good information from bad information.
What does your ‘ideal setup’ look like?
OB, FVG, Candlestick confirmation.
Do you have a morning ritual or pre-session routine?
Omelette with cheese, coffee, and OBs. I would like to also add 30 minutes of jogging or a few push-ups… at least… .
What hobby helps you clear your head?
I work around my yard.
Andreas, thank you very much for sharing your story and valuable tips with our community. Your perseverance and honesty in learning from mistakes are an inspiration to anyone striving for professional trading. Congratulations on your victory, and we look forward to our shared future at SpiceProp. We wish you many more successes on the charts!
For all readers who wish to follow our traders’ progress, we have compiled the following summary:
Statistical data. Mini Pepper 6K (1st Evaluation Phase). Trader: Elsasser Andreas Dragoș.
Statistical data. Mini Pepper 6K (2nd Evaluation Phase). Trader: Elsasser Andreas Dragoș.
