Yeah I guess one could think of it that way. You can definitely choose your own adventure. The trick is make trades based on the probability of a desired outcome and try to maximize your win/loss rate while managing your risk exposure.
a good book to start out with that I like: https://www.amazon.com/New-Trading-Living-Psychology-Discipline-ebook/dp/B00MFPZAWG?ref_=ast_sto_dp
I got the first version on audible. Really good foundational principals. I think they have on audible. There are so many. Just ask around these forums.
Yeah. The New Trading for a Living is available on Amazon. In fact, this is the best-selling trading book of all time. Check this site: https://www.amazon.com/New-Trading-Living-Psychology-Discipline-ebook/dp/B00MFPZAWG