E053 - Expert Forex Trader Reveals #5 Habits For Boosting Income in Your 20s | Alex Gonzalez

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Alex Gonzalez, known as @fxalexg, is a 23-year-old trading mastermind who has taken the Forex world by storm. From humble beginnings working at Dunkin' Donuts, Alex discovered his passion for Forex trading and quickly became a self-made millionaire. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, his relentless pursuit of success and sharp mind for trading strategies enabled him to transform his life dramatically. Alex also dedicates his time to educating others through his YouTube channel and his own platform, Swing Trade Labs. Tune in for the next two hours as we explore Alex's unique insights on trading, entrepreneurship, and balancing success with personal growth.00:00 Dubai vs Miami: heat comparison02:03 Breaking the "Forex Trader" stigma05:24 From Dunkin' Donuts to Amazon drop shipping & trading07:50 Persistence in trading & resistance from parents14:30 Umar’s role in mentoring Alex & funded accounts18:01 Key psychological traits for trading success22:09 Building a thriving trading community26:14 Trader lifestyles & Alex’s journey into content creation30:36 The harsh truth of early success & happiness33:26 Work-Life balance: launching a cigar brand40:08 Alex’s trading frequency & first entrepreneurial venture44:43 Establishing Swing Trading Lab & entrepreneurship shift51:56 Personal growth motivation & networking experiences54:34 How your environment impacts your success56:34 Relationships & how to date whilst focusing on success1:02:00 Dating: sacrificing women now for success later1:08:00 How Alex is disconnected from the typical working life1:11:02 Giving up American citizenship?1:12:27 Cryptocurrency & long-term investment plans1:15:14 The future of social media & content authenticity1:19:20 The optimal content strategy & luxury purchases1:24:38 The desensitising effect of wealth1:26:35 Hobbies, humility, & philanthropy1:27:01 Alex's viral Super Bowl streaking incident» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements - CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67» Join @Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrstFollow AlexYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fxalexg__Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fxalexgWebsite: https://training.swingtradinglab.co/ytb/