So you want to be a stock trader? Me too, and I've screwed up enough to know I should have did a TON more learning before I started. That's okay though because I've learned from my mistakes and I don't plan on making them again... However, right now I'm going to give you a huge leg up on the competition. Before you buy a single stock, you MUST do one thing and one thing above all others. READ THIS BOOK!!!
"Market Wizards - Interviews With Top Traders by Jack D. Schwager"
If you don't want to take the time and spend the money to buy and read this book I might suggest you visit a financial professional and purchase some mutual funds or better yet just load up on physical gold and silver. Happy reading!