Become a Professional Equity Trader

I discovered trading in my senior in college and I fell in love since. Not because of the potential to make money but mostly for who I am becoming. I want to work for a firm where I can trade and learn the business but it is so hard because I don't have any finance background. Plus I am 30 years old and I hear people say I am too old. I currently work for a non profit in NYC and I like what i do. However, what my heart really wants is to trade. Any insights please?

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