FAQ - Can you really make money from trading?

I always have to laugh when someone asks me if I can live from trading.   I often feel like saying "yeah, I can.  I don't know about you..."  but instead I just say yes and change the subject.  Convincing someone that it is possible to live from trading is like convincing someone that their coffee cup is hot.   They might say okay and believe you but will always touch the cup in disbelief.  They need to feel the heat and gauge just how hot is hot...  Same goes with trading...  You need to trade for yourself to believe and see if you can live from trading.  I can but can you?