If you enjoy these conversations, please follow the podcast and leave a rating on Spotify. It helps us reach more traders and continue bringing you the best guests in the industry. ____________________________________ On this episode of Words of Rizdom which was recorded on 21st November 2025 we are joined by Ted Zhang. We dive into the mindset and discipline behind elite performance, told through the perspective of a 25-year-old trader co-managing over $20 million. The conversation frames trading, and life, as a long-term game, where mistakes are not failures but essential feedback. Alongside lessons from elite athletes, authors, and trading industry professionals, the episode emphasises the importance of studying historical market data to understand patterns, probabilities, and context, using the past as a guide, not a crutch. We hope you enjoy this episode. ____________________________________ Join The Chart Fanatics FREE Discord Community for Exclusive Discounts, Giveaways, Live Events & More 👉 https://discord.gg/chartfanatics ____________________________________ SUBSCRIBE to Chart Fanatics Live NOW 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@chartfanaticslive ____________________________________ SUBSCRIBE NOW & Like this video to help us continue to bring the best verified traders in the world. turn on notifications to never miss a new video, we post new episodes EVERY Thursday 3pm GMT/ 10am EST with verified traders. ____________________________________ Use Code "RIZ" for 20% OFF ALL Challenges 👉 https://link.alpha-futures.com/k9V5Az Use the Best Trading Journal Use Code “RIZ10” for 10% Off or Code “WOR” for 20% off 👉 https://refer.tradezella.com/riz Use Code "RIZ" for 20% OFF ALL Challenges 👉 https://link.alphacapitalgroup.uk/eq7m8X Use Code "PFT" for the BEST Discounts on ALL Prop Firms Listed 👉 https://propfirmtrader.com/ Join the Market Journal community for weekly direct market insights for FREE 👉 https://www.market-journal.com Free Telegram Community! 👉🏽 https://t.me/pocketsofrizdom Connect with our guests: https://x.com/tedhzhang ted@revereasset.com https://revereasset.com https://x.com/revereasset https://www.instagram.com/revereasset https://www.tiktok.com/@revere_asset https://youtube.com/@revereasset Connect with Words of Rizdom: https://instagram.com/wordsofrizdom https://x.com/wordsofrizdom https://www.instagram.com/realriziqbal Timestamps: 00:00 Managing $25 Million at 25 Years Old 05:00 The Power of Real Market Experience 10:00 Ted's Unconventional Path to Asset Management 17:00 Networking, Personal Brand & Breaking Into the Industry 25:00 Early Trading Journey & Lessons from Failure 41:00 Managing Client Money vs. Personal Accounts 47:00 Portfolio Construction, Capital Allocation & Benchmarks 54:00 Trading Strategy, Timeframes & Sector Focus 01:00:00 Risk Management, Position Sizing & Trade Exits 01:07:00 Market Cycles & Learning from History 01:13:00 Trading Environment: Teamwork, Feedback & Routine 01:21:00 Habit Building, Mental Resilience & Self-Improvement 01:29:00 Overcoming Drawdowns: Evolution as a Trader 01:36:00 Theme Investing & Identifying Market Trends 01:44:00 Stage Analysis & Timeless Market Principles 01:52:00 Learning from the Greats: Books, Routine & Growth Mindset 02:01:00 Success Principles, Philosophy & Last Words Disclaimer: The content on Words of Rizdom is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment or trading advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the strategies, opinions, and commentary shared are based on personal experience of the respective guests. We are not personally affiliated with any of the guests featured in our episodes. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or endorsements of Words of Rizdom.
