A Tough Beginning
When Ross Cameron graduated from college during the Great Recession, jobs were scarce, and life felt uncertain. To make matters worse, his father had recently passed away, leaving him with an inheritance of $100,000.
Ross had someone manage the money for him, but after seeing little progress, he decided to take charge of his financial future. He was living in Vermont, jobless, and searching for direction.
That’s when he stumbled into day trading—the fast-paced world of buying and selling stocks for short-term profits.
At first, it was anything but easy. “I earned a graduate degree in day trading from the School of Hard Knocks,” Ross jokes. He had some early wins, but soon lost most of his savings. Eventually, he was down to just enough to keep his trading account open.
Rock Bottom and a Turning Point
Life wasn’t glamorous. Divorced and living in a farmhouse with his dog, Ross sold his furniture on Craigslist to stay afloat. But instead of giving up, he began to study his own mistakes.
“I asked myself, what do my winning trades have in common? When do I lose money?” he recalls.
He learned that emotions were his worst enemy. By staying disciplined, analyzing patterns, and sticking to small, consistent trades, he slowly turned things around.
Ross started making steady profits, refining his methods, and sharing his journey online. That’s when critics began to challenge him: “You only made it because you had an inheritance. Try starting from scratch.”
The $583 Challenge
In 2017, Ross decided to prove them wrong. He opened a small offshore trading account with $583.15, the only way to trade with such a small amount (U.S. laws require a $25,000 minimum for day trading).
He documented every move publicly on YouTube — profits, losses, and lessons.
Within 44 days, he turned that $583 into $100,000.
Two years later, he crossed $1 million.
By January 2022, his account had grown past $10 million.
Ross is quick to admit: “My results are not typical. But the lessons I learned apply far beyond day trading.”
5 Lessons That Changed His Life
1. Success Takes Time — and Failure
Ross emphasizes that day trading isn’t for everyone. “You will fail,” he says. “But you can shorten the learning curve by studying others who’ve gone before you.”
2. Discipline Beats Emotion
Every successful trade came from following a plan, not chasing feelings. “When I stuck to my system, I won. When I let emotions in, I lost,” he explain.
3. Small Wins Add Up
Instead of aiming for massive profits, Ross focused on “base hits” — small, steady gains. “There’s no Base Hit Derby, but that’s where real success comes from.”
4. The First Step Is the Hardest
Turning $583 into $25,000 took the most effort. “The beginning is brutal,” Ross says. “You have little room for error and must stay laser-focused.”
5. Delay Gratification
Instead of spending his early profits, he reinvested them. “Your first profits are the hardest-earned,” he advises. “Let them grow before you reward yourself.”
More Than Just Money
Day trading taught Ross more than how to make money — it taught him discipline, patience, and resilience. Every morning, the market resets. “The score goes back to zero, and only your actions determine the outcome,” he says.
Today, Ross is the founder of Warrior Trading, a platform that trains new traders through online courses, chat rooms, and live sessions. He continues to share his experiences on YouTube, inspiring others to take control of their financial futures — responsibly.
Key Takeaway
Ross Cameron’s story is not just about turning $583 into $10 million — it’s about turning loss into motivation, failure into strategy, and discipline into success. His journey proves that with the right mindset, even the smallest beginning can lead to life-changing results.
