196: Ryan Trost – My First Year Trading Full-Time...

This podcast episode follows Ryan's transition from biomedical engineering to full-time trading, highlighting the challenges, lessons, and psychological aspects of his journey. Through early experiences marked by volatility and loss, he emphasizes the need for structure, mentorship, and the vital role of trader psychology in achieving success. Ryan shares insights from his rigorous training at SMB Capital, illustrating how key lessons learned from both his best and worst trading days contributed to his evolving approach, which now focuses on selectivity and risk management as paths to consistent improvement.