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Apr 2025
1h 10m

TJR: Why New Traders Keep FAILING, They ...

Waqar Asim
About this episode

In this episode, we sit down with TJR, one of the most viral and talked-about traders on the internet today. TJR opens up about the real journey behind the screen - from mental health battles to making millions as a trader.

We cover everything from strategy vs intuition, prop firm realities, market timing, to mindset, manifestation, and the dark side of trading. This is not one to miss.


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Guest: https://www.instagram.com/tjr/


Chapters:

00:00:00 - 00:01:30 Trailer
00:01:30 - 00:06:30 Mental health, money, and finding purpose through content
00:06:30 - 00:11:00 Trading strategy vs intuition: How experienced traders really operate
00:11:00 - 00:16:30 Lessons from billionaire traders 
00:16:30 - 00:22:00 TJR's trading execution style
00:22:00 - 00:27:00 The 80/20 profit rule and seasonal trading
00:27:00 - 00:32:30 TJR’s trading breakdown: New York open, liquidity grabs, confirmations
00:32:30 - 00:38:30 Why TJR stopped using prop firms (and why most traders lose)
00:38:30 - 00:43:00 The dangerous mindset of beginners chasing payouts
00:43:00 - 00:47:00 Manifestation, goal-setting, and building belief
00:47:00 - 00:51:00 High school grind: What early trading routines looked like
00:51:00 - 00:56:00 Influence, responsibility, and why TJR quit livestreaming
00:56:00 - 01:00:30 Real wealth vs social media hype: Miami vs Puerto Rico
01:00:30 - 01:04:30 Starting over, and the power of environment
01:04:30 - 01:10:00 Final thoughts: Trading less, earning more, and staying focused

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