Topics Covered in this interview with MJ Givens Kgasi - Input that goes in that determines the output - Why forex trading is the toughest industry in the world - Quitting his job for full time trading & biggest challenges faced - The difference between a Coach & Mentor - 3 Keys to Trading Success - Main Principles of Backtesting
Top Trader SA (PTY) Ltd is a Media Company aimed at recognizing the most talented Traders in South Africa and bridging the gap between the larger community and SA’s most thriving traders. 0:00 - Intro 00:54 - Opening Remarks 01:56 - Before Forex 02:56 - Getting introduced to the Markets 04:38 - Researching & Learning 05:31 - Input determines output 08:26 - The toughest industry in the world 11:50 - Resigning for full time trading 12:57 - Biggest challenging after quitting my job 17:05 - Why I wasn't making money 21:43 - Finding my identity as a trader 29:20 - Is Trading Edge dead? 34:08 - Coaching vs Mentoring 42:50 - Balancing Over trading & Under trading 45:38 - Managing Self-doubt in trading 50:50 - 3 Keys to trading success 51:08 - Biggest Losses 58:22 - Main Prinicples of Backtesting 01:04:59 - Best Trade 01:11:11 - Trading Advice
