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The forex market doesn’t care who
you are. It doesn’t care about your background, your struggles, or your dreams.
It rewards discipline & punishes impatience. It creates wealth but
also destroys it—leaving most traders burned out, broke, and beaten down.
But every now and then, someone
refuses to let the market break them. Someone takes the punches, learns from
the losses, and comes back stronger.
That someone is Keletso Precious
Tlhoaele, also known as Kelsc (@kelsc___)
She wasn’t supposed to win. She
didn’t have money growing up. She wasn’t given an easy path. But she had
something more powerful than all of that—a hunger to change her life.
Her journey through forex is more
than just a success story—it’s a lesson in perseverance, self-belief,
and mastering the mental game of trading.
How did she turn setbacks into
stepping stones? How did she go from struggling trader to respected mentor and
CEO? And what can every aspiring trader learn from her journey?
Keep reading, because this is a
story you don’t want to miss.
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1. From Humble Beginnings to Big Dreams
Keletso Precious Tlhoaele did not
grow up with wealth or privilege. Unlike many of her peers who had financial
security, she came from a background that demanded hard work and
perseverance. She recalls attending college with only one outfit, unable to
afford seasonal clothing changes like the wealthier students around her. The
experience was not just physically uncomfortable—it was a daily reminder of the
stark contrast between her reality and the life she envisioned for herself.
Yet, instead of feeling
discouraged, she used this as motivation. She saw wealth around her, not as
something to envy but as proof that financial freedom was possible. She
was determined to build a better life, and she believed education, skills, and
smart financial decisions were the keys to success. However, she had no idea
that forex trading would become the vehicle that would take her there.
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2. Introduction to Forex - A Risky First Step
Keletso's introduction to forex
trading was unconventional. Unlike many who stumble upon trading through online
advertisements or social media, she was introduced to it by her pastor,
who preached about forex as a tool for financial breakthroughs. Inspired by
this vision, her family pooled together 10,000 ZAR (South African Rands) to
invest in the forex market.
They were filled with hope,
excitement, and big dreams. They believed they were about to step into a
future of financial abundance. But the reality of trading quickly hit them—they
lost the entire investment.
For many, such a loss would have
been the end. Most people would have concluded that forex was a scam or simply
too risky to pursue. But Keletso saw things differently. Instead of walking
away in frustration, she became obsessed with understanding why they lost.
She knew that people were making money in forex—so what were they doing
differently?
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3. Building Knowledge - The Foundation of Success
Determined to master the market,
Keletso dove deep into studying forex trading. She learned about charts,
price movements, risk management, and market psychology. She sought out mentors,
attended trading sessions, and built relationships with experienced traders.
However, learning was not enough.
The real challenge came in applying that knowledge. The forex market is
unpredictable, and even the best strategies can fail. Keletso faced countless
losses, sometimes making money and then giving it all back to the market.
But she refused to quit.
Instead of seeing failures as
defeats, she saw them as lessons. Each loss taught her something
valuable—how to control emotions, how to respect risk management, and
how to trade with patience. This mindset of continuous learning became one of
the biggest factors in her success.
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4. Founding Club FX Investments - From Trader to Mentor
As Keletso improved as a trader,
she realized something crucial: many people were struggling with the same
challenges she had faced. Forex was filled with misinformation, unrealistic
expectations, and unprofessional training. She knew she had a responsibility to
help others navigate the journey correctly.
With encouragement from a close
associate, she officially registered her company, Club FX Investments.
It was not just about teaching people how to trade—it was about giving them
the tools to be financially independent. She focused on professionalism,
structured training, and long-term success, rather than the
“get-rich-quick” mentality that often misleads new traders.
Under Club FX, Keletso was able to
impact thousands of traders, helping them understand the realities of forex.
She emphasized the importance of daily targets, disciplined trading, and
risk management—a philosophy that separated her from many so-called
“mentors” who only focused on selling dreams.
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5. Breaking Barriers - A Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry
The forex industry is
overwhelmingly dominated by men. Women traders are often overlooked,
underestimated, or even discouraged from pursuing careers in trading.
Keletso was aware of this, but she never let it stop her.
Unlike industries such as music or
film, where success often depends on collaboration, forex trading is an
independent journey. She did not need anyone’s approval—she simply had to prove
herself through her skills and results.
Although she did not feel directly
discriminated against, she recognized that many women faced barriers that men
did not. This is what led her to create Girl Get Up, a program dedicated
to empowering women in finance.
Through Girl Get Up, she has
helped many women gain financial confidence and independence. She
understands that financial struggle often traps women in situations they
want to escape from, whether it’s toxic workplaces, unhealthy
relationships, or lack of opportunities. By giving them financial skills, she
gives them the power to take control of their futures.
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6. Rising to the Top - Becoming a CEO
Keletso’s passion for forex went
beyond trading—she wanted to understand the entire industry, including
the brokerage side of the business. She was determined to learn not just
how to place trades but how the system worked from the inside.
This ambition led her to become the
CEO of a forex brokerage. For six months, she worked alongside industry
leaders, learning the complexities of brokerage operations, regulations, and
trading infrastructure.
Her time as CEO was an invaluable
learning experience. She understood that brokers are often blamed unfairly
for traders’ mistakes. Many traders lose money not because of broker
manipulation, but because they fail to read terms and conditions, ignore
risk management, and overleverage.
Despite enjoying the role, Keletso
eventually decided to leave. She had learned what she needed, and it was time
to pursue her own bigger vision.
Hard Lessons: A $12,000 Loss in
One Day
Even the best traders experience
losses, and Keletso was no exception. One of her most painful lessons came
when she lost $12,000 (over 180,000 ZAR) in a single day.
The loss was a wake-up call. It
reminded her of the importance of psychological discipline, risk management,
and staying humble in the market. But instead of letting it break her, she
used the experience to refine her strategy.
She learned that in forex, you
never truly “master” the game—you constantly adapt, grow, and stay prepared
for the unexpected.
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7. A Legacy of Impact & Empowerment
Today, Keletso Precious Tlhoaele is
more than just a successful forex trader—she is a mentor, entrepreneur, and
advocate for financial education.
Through Club FX and Girl
Get Up, she continues to empower others to take control of their
financial futures. She does not promise overnight success, but she teaches sustainable
strategies that lead to long-term growth.
Her story is a powerful reminder
that success is not about where you start, but how determined you are to
keep going.
Despite the setbacks, the losses,
and the challenges, Keletso never gave up. She transformed her struggles
into lessons, her knowledge into power, and her vision into reality.
She is living proof that with
the right mindset, continuous learning, and a willingness to work hard, anyone
can achieve success in forex trading—and beyond. 🚀