254: Christian Carreon - Kidney Disease, Poverty, and Jail Time to Going All In On the Markets

This podcast episode chronicles Christian's transformative journey in trading, beginning with a college course that ignites his pursuit of financial security through passive income. As he navigates the volatile landscape of trading, he adopts a strategic approach with his "box strategy," emphasizes the critical role of backtesting and position sizing, and tackles the psychological barriers that can inhibit success. Through perseverance and a keen understanding of market dynamics, Christian demonstrates how to effectively navigate challenges such as bear markets, critiques the limitations of traditional buy-and-hold strategies, and highlights the importance of gratitude and personal motivation in the quest for trading mastery.