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Life as a trader resembled a high-stakes poker game—where tactics, risk management, and psychological resilience dictated success. Parties and celebrations often reflected the culture of trading firms, with notable celebrities performing at extravagant events meant to reward successes in a cutthroat industry. It was a surreal world where the juxtaposition of wealth and ambition became the norm, often encapsulated in the very atmosphere of the office.
Trading was not only about the potential wealth but also about thrill and strategy—a blend of competition and shrewd enterprise. Each day pressing against the limits of emotional and financial investment heightened the experience, transforming work into something that resembled a thrilling adventure.