LJ’s Journey from Side Income to Full-Time Trading

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Today we sit down with LJ; a trader with a decade of market experience and a deep passion for macro fundamentals. After years of refining his skills, LJ recently stepped into the prop trading world and shares exactly what it’s like to make that leap.

In this interview, LJ opens up about how he started, the lessons he learned along the way, and how macroeconomic analysis shapes his trading decisions. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to pass a prop firm challenge, this conversation is packed with practical tips and real-world insights.

📌 What You’ll Learn:

How LJ discovered trading and developed his style
Why macro fundamentals matter for long-term success
What it’s like transitioning into prop firm trading
Lessons from over 10 years of market experience
LJ’s best advice for aspiring funded traders



Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
00:37 – Meet LJ: 10 years in the markets
01:05 – How LJ got into trading
02:15 – Early experiences and learning the craft
04:50 – Discovering macroeconomic analysis
07:20 – Transitioning into prop firm trading
10:45 – Biggest challenges in LJ’s trading career
13:10 – Using macro fundamentals to guide trades
16:25 – Key lessons from a decade of trading
19:50 – Prop firm mindset vs. personal trading
23:15 – Advice for new and aspiring traders
26:40 – Balancing trading with everyday life
29:05 – Closing thoughts and takeaways