I trade forex and it's not easy at all. First, you do need to have a system of rules and you need to stick to them. It's taken me years of trying different systems to find one that fits when I want to be looking at the computer and how much I am willing to risk. Now that I have what I want system-wise, it's just a matter of time before I can have a nice monthly income. You see, the larger your account is, the less risk you have to take to get good safe money. This hurts most those who can least afford it. The market teaches many lessons.
If you think you want to learn, it's not so difficult to get started. Just take one of the simple systems, like the Day Trade FPS
Code:
http://rapidshare.com/files/84377782/advanced.zip
Start at the beginning and take it step by step. Once you begin to understand what is in these two reports, you can begin to explore other systems and find what works for you. You don't have to risk a lot of money to begin. Oanda will let you trade for as little as a few dollars and most brokers have practice accounts.
Don't be afraid of it.