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Apr 2023
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799 - Is There a "Right Way" to Make Pro...

AKIL STOKES
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Ego vs. Profit, which is more important? It seems like a simple answer up front, but trust me, this is something that a lot of traders battle with & unfortunately many of them choose the wrong answer which leaves them in trouble.

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