Day trading isn't a real career for 99% of people, so why do so many still fall for it?

We often see on reels that trading is a great way to earn money. You just need a laptop and some trading knowledge, but the actual data tells a completely different story.

SEBI's reports on Indian F&O and intraday markets showed that around **90% of retail traders are losing money**. And the stats were clear: the more frequently people trade, the worse they perform.

So the question is, why are people still running towards becoming a trader?

Is it just social media gurus selling a fake lifestyle, or are people genuinely convinced that they'll be able to make it to the top 1%?

For anyone who's been trading for a while, what's your opinion on this?