Christian Flanders, a second-place finisher in the U.S. Investing Championship with a remarkable 433% return, shares his journey from being a poker player to a full-time trader. He delves into the parallels between poker and trading, emphasizing risk management and emotional control. Flanders reveals his winning strategies like progressive exposure and episodic pivots, and discusses the importance of recognizing explosive stocks. He highlights lessons learned from significant trades and the necessity of continual learning to navigate the trading landscape.