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The speaker plans to make this his last payout on existing accounts before switching to Apex's new accounts. The new Apex accounts offer a 50% consistency rule, no Max Account Equity (MAE), and instant payout approvals, making them significantly better than his current accounts which have a 30% consistency rule and a week-long payout approval process.
He explains that he bought his current accounts and passed them four months ago, taking payouts regularly. He demonstrates that it's possible to withdraw hundreds of thousands of dollars without spending a fortune on accounts. He calculates he spent $840 for these accounts, from which he requested $20,000, underscoring that huge investments are not necessary for substantial returns.
The speaker shares his personal story, moving from a regular job to successful day trading in two years. He emphasizes that he's not special and that his success is a testament to perseverance, not inherent talent. He dismisses common excuses like 'scam' or 'trust fund,' attributing his sleep at night to his genuine results.
He recounts that two years ago, he was at rock bottom. Day trading changed his life, acquiring a car and payouts that feel unreal. He tried various ventures like real estate, dropshipping, and social media marketing, but found he was bad at anything requiring social or sales skills. Day trading, which involves pattern recognition and managing emotions, proved to be a suitable path for his introverted nature.
Day trading was his path to the first $100,000, which he describes as the hardest money to earn. After this milestone, subsequent earnings become significantly easier. He now finds day trading the easiest part of his day, requiring minimal effort once the emotional and learning hurdles are overcome.
He admits that profitable day trading can become boring and unfulfilling, as it mainly involves generating and requesting money. However, teaching others brings him immense joy and fulfillment. He shares an anecdote about a student who, after following his teachings, earned $65,000 and bought his dream car, highlighting the impact of sharing knowledge.
He advises anyone making significant income unconventionally to teach others, regardless of whether they charge for it. He views college degrees as a 'scam' compared to the value of practical trading knowledge. He encourages individuals to try different paths, as he did, to find what suits them. He concludes by stating that current market conditions are particularly challenging, so newer traders are starting at a difficult but potentially rewarding time.