No shortcuts: mastery takes years

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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.

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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

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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.