Well put dent. Paper trading is an excellent way to sharpen and learn new skills. That way you can try all different kinds of stuff with no downside.
I got into the trade because of loving welding but, I never really wanted to join the circus. It's amazing what you will do when the boss tells you to get up there lol. Either do it or start looking for another job.
The same goes with trading imo, Either get good at it or be broke, it's just that simple.