Thinking about a prop path

Thinking hard about turning from hobby trader into something more serious. Months of demo wins look good, but live risk still scares me. Capital is limited and losing a chunk in the first weeks would hurt a lot. A clear plan, rules, and some accountability sound better than trading alone. Looking for advice on whether a prop route makes sense, what to watch for in evaluations, and how to keep emotions from wrecking entries and exits. Any straight, simple tips from people who actually passed an evaluation and stayed funded would help.