In this inspiring episode of The Forged Trader Podcast, host Gates Adams sits down with AB Perez, a Puerto Rican trader who transformed his life from a decade in prison to building a thriving trading career and mentorship community. AB shares his remarkable journey of self-discovery, sparked by a commitment to personal growth during his incarceration, which led him to dive into cryptocurrency and trading in 2019. With raw honesty, he discusses overcoming the challenges of a criminal record, adapting to a new technological landscape, and finding his edge in trading forex and futures. AB’s story is a testament to resilience, discipline, and the power of aligning personal values with professional ambition, offering a blueprint for traders at any stage.
AB also opens up about his mentorship program, one of the largest trading communities in Puerto Rico, where he guides students to master market cycles, emotional discipline, and technical skills. From his “do or die” mindset to his bilingual content expansion, AB provides actionable insights on avoiding impulsivity, building confidence through journaling, and learning from others’ mistakes. This episode is packed with wisdom for traders seeking to balance technical expertise with psychological strength, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to forge their own path to success in the markets.
Key Takeaways
Discipline Over Impulsivity: Overcoming impulsive trading decisions by sticking to a plan is crucial for long-term success.
Learn from Cycles: Understanding market cycles and avoiding herd mentality can uncover unique trading opportunities.
Build a Community: Surrounding yourself with mentors and a supportive trading community accelerates growth and accountability.
Step-by-Step Process: Master technical skills through paper trading and simulators before tackling real-market emotions.
Self-Respect in Trading: Following your trading plan is an act of self-respect, reinforcing discipline and confidence.
"Every time that you fail to do something that you say you’re going to do, you’re disrespecting yourself." – AB Perez
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RISK DISCLOSURE:
Futures and Forex trading contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing one's financial security or lifestyle. Only risk capital should be used for trading, and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE DISCLOSURE:
Hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk of actual trading. For example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses is material points, which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program, which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results, and all of which can adversely affect trading results.
