My Life as a Day Trader: A Hard Way to Make an Easy Living! 

My lifestyle is totally different. I been trading since 1998 and currently have over 25 million in my trading account. I am single and I live in a 1 bedroom apartment and drive a 15 year old car. I never did the whole multiple screen setup. I just trade on a 200 dollar HP Laptop that is almost 10 years old now.

Handling business and showing his kids that giving your time for money for someone else makes no sense. A true father. This is a role model. Thanks mayne!

Been trying for 35+ years.. at break even now on verge of profitabity! Degreed Mechanical Engineer.. Raised 4 children to independent adults.. all were homeschooled.. 2 boys, 1 Air Force 1 CompScience graduate from Bowdoin College and 2 daughters married to good Christian men ..finally 1 grandson! Worked nights but home during day.. crazy lifestyle.. successful teacher and finally understand my FAITH.. WOULD LOVE to finish off this life as a successful Trader but I m still learning and growing on this journey..it was all worth the risk!! Still in love with my wife and best friend.. cannot beat that after 35 yrs!!

Spent 4 years in the marines with a passion for aviation. Missed my boat to spartan college to become a pilot and now markets are my passion. I love learning and growing. Thanks for the help jared. Still not profitable but im getting better and not getting hit so hard in recent months. Ill be a great trader or die trying.

It took me 7 yrs to understand the market. If you want it bad enough it'll become reality sooner or later.

Yea Navy federal gave me a really high limit. I applied and was denied at first so I got a VermontCorpLTD , and I was approved for a capital one. The limit was so small lol but I took it and worked on it. Because if that it helped my credit and I believe that’s what made me finally get approved for navy fed with such a high limit. they're still working on increasing the capital one since it was so low. All in all I’m satisfied.

this is the life. providing for your family and getting to spend time with them everyday. inspired.

Wow cheers to your success... 3years plus in the market still not yet profitable... It's a high rewarding profession once you master it... Every hard work every sleepless night every stress filled day is worthy ... One day I know I'm gonna make it... Thanks for the motivation and being a living proof...

19:50 Yep, I’m over one year in and im breaking even, and I’m so happy with the results because every day that does buy i realize I learn something new that is pushing my gap towards success closer and closer. And yes, being able to spend my time with my family is the very top reason i even got into this. Currently working in a Restaurant 8 + hours a day 6 days a week, getting very overworked and underpaid so on Sundays that’s the day off, ain’t got no money to go chill somewhere nice because of the tight budget like always. So yes, definitely worth all the hustle to learn trading and live life on my onwn terms

I've just started trading. Seen on social media so many guys saying they are the gurus and they are killing the market and easy to make money trading. They are not telling the truth. Thank you so much for sharing and giving the real advice. Long live brother.

I respect you so much. You’re the kind of teacher I enjoy. Little brash, realistic and this just was the icing on the cake. Thanks for everything you do.

Now this is the video I needed. I’m a dad too and just needed some motivation to get back in to trading again, most videos I see are just young traders spending money on alcohol, women, cars and house but you are a real role model being able to work and spend time with family and have the freedom and luxury at the same time. I hope to get to where you are soon but right now I’m still struggling. Thanks again man for that message in the end. 💯

Honestly man, sometimes I see your approach teaching and it hasn't been my favorite side of you but seeing you as a regular guy gives me much respect for you. Your a good guy man . I'm a family man too. It's a lot of strength to provide an upscale life to your family. You have your priorities exactly where they should be. Semper Fi . I will be watching you wayyyy more now. ✌👊🙏

We are proud of you. Thanks for giving us a peek into your world. It’s nice motivation. Also we really appreciate you being realistic by saying this is not easy and success does not happen overnight. The money is made behind the scene when the market is closed, by constant research and preparation just like a pro athlete with persistence over time can possibly lead to success. Keep the videos coming. Thanks again 😎

you've done well for yourself and your family brother ...you deserve it. you openly share with the retail trading community and you are honest about it ...gratitude.

Wow what a life glad am watching these for free these is an unbelievable knowledge you just passed, I keep trying to turn forex into a solid means of income like you have done and I know someday I would achieve that goal.

Honestly speaking jared this video just inspired me and made me look up to you so much more than you know. I already admire you as it is because you are a very respectable person and you honestly saved my trading career no lie. I say this because I was in one of those chat room where they all gambled risked way to much, took to many trades in a day, never ever respected there stop loss. you honestly taught me what it means to be a trader everything I know about properly trading is because of you and I can not thank you enough because of that. I wish long lasting success and happiness. :)

interesting and inspiring, im super happy to hear you say that if youre even your first year of trading that you had a good year, cause im approaching 10 months and im about 6% up...looking at that flat line got me discouraged more than once, but hearing that its okay to be even is just making me hungrier for a green year next year. lets go yall, we got this.

Completely agree. My vision is just to be able to enjoy my time. At the moment, by the time my day is finished I am too tired to do anything during the week....and the cars, house is a bonus.

You hit it on the head. It took my 5 years to become profitable. Yes people 5 years. Blew up multiple accounts. Its part of the learning process though. My block ultimately was my psychology, I read Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas and it changed my trading and more importantly my life. No one want to work on themselves, that's why we fail. If you want to be successful in trading turn off your monitor, close your trading accounts. Go get a good therapist, read books on trading psychology, then start trading. I wish I had known that in the beginning. Good look out there fellow traders, stay with it!

Real meaning in life is spending time for what you like 👌

Can't stop watching this video. I watch almost every single day, it gives me hope and makes me keep moving.

Congrats Jared. Your hard work and dedication has paid off. Appreciate your brutal honesty and no bs approach. Keep up the good work. Lost my first year. Number 2 has begun. More prep less impulse. We'll see how it goes. Thank you.

Curious to know the amount of income you make On your classes versus actually trading.

Awesome video, especially because behind the material stuff we see a family guy, proud of his kids and wife - love it

This is my dream life in 5 years…..thank you for the insight…..beautiful family. Do you exercise ?

I love the perspective that you put on trading, it isn't easy it takes time and hard work. I loved the sports analogy we only see what they do in the game but the preparation is what gives you the success. Great video man.

You're so correct, I've spent about 6000 hours screen time and finally have found my method. Expect 10,000 hours screen time before you're good at it, but then you're still learning. It is not easy and its hard work.

Fun video, as an Aussie I enjoyed seeing the different landscape there in Arizona. You're right Jared about priorities, being in charge of your own time is worth more than a fancy house or car. On a side note - watch your sugar intake with a can of Iced Tea every day - that stuff's not good for you!

Hey guys Also sometimes I share this, the Bible says that GOD loves us so much that he sent his son JESUS CHRIST to this earth and HE lived a perfect sinless life.And JESUS went to a cross and gave HIS life for us.And rose again in 3 days and who ever will receive JESUS AS THEIR SAVIOR AND ASK HIM TO COME INTO THEIR HEART AND FORGIVE THEIR SINS,HE WILL TAKE YOU TO HEAVEN

I wished thia video is over 1 hour long, I've never wanted to end 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️, so motivated thanks man 🙏💙

“No setup, no trade.” Love it

Thanks for the peek. I primarily trade futures but I like your no nonsense honest approach

You're the most honest man I ever seen in my life.. i appreciate that.

❣️ from India. I work in an MNC and do day/positional trading. Still running losses but have been a successful long term investor. Hope to become a profitable trader. Om Namah Shivaya 🙏

I've been watching for years. Currently working my way out of consumer debt. Once I'm debt free, you'll see me in the chat room. I'm so hype.... just gotta grind first.

This was a dope video. Just a man living out his vision. We’d love to se more “day in the life” vids

What's the chair you got in your office? I like it.

Love it Jared - any chance you could make a video of your progress from start to where you are now as a trader? Like a year by year approach of how long it took you to become a successful trader/how long it took you to learn real estate? Ive seen nearly all of your videos but I don't know the full story of how long it took you to truly succeed.

This was dope, thanks for sharing some of your life with us! More would be cool, especially a video of you cooking up some of those Wagyu steaks!! Lecture videos are f-in priceless, man, thank you so much for your time on those!

Jared, I thoroughly enjoyed that. You have a beautiful home and family. Congrats on your success which continues to inspire me. One beef, quit turning around to look at the kids in the back seat of the car while you're driving. I know someone and their child who were killed doing that and crashed. Looking forward to more videos like this. :)

I've been around to all the trading channels. Your's is top notch and honest.

Wishing you, your family and your organization an amazing new year! Thanks for the video Jared! Very inspiring!

loved the fact u kept it simple with no fluff. just a normal day as family man

Thanks for the video. I have been working hard for almost 2 years now learning how to trade... I have definitely paid my 'trader's tuition' but I finally have a strategy that has given me consistent profitability. Your video is very inspirational and I look forward to hopefully being able to enjoy the same freedom that you have

Love your Setup. What kind of Computer is that??

You got a beautiful family and nice house.. Just curious how long it took you to convince your elder daughter to be on camera.. 😀

My guy! With the Thomas Sowell book! Can you tell me what monitor that is? Looks like the LG 49” super wide. And is Jared still on Stocktwits?

The harder you work the luckier you get, well done Jared awesome video

Out of this whole video the reality check at the end was the best part

i love your videos man! however, i could be wrong, but i believe CURRENTLY most of your income comes from from Live Trader courses/chat rooms + real estate + other alternative investments haha obviously i could be wrong but maybe day trading is 15-25% of your income. RU-vid income is probably relatively small compared to your main income streams too. Alternate title of this video should be "My life as an instructor, investor and day trader".

Spot on. You pay your dues the first year. Have enough money set aside so you can learn the skill and don't expect to make money the first year...like any other business. I broke even my first year, and I considered that a victory.

Watching your videos has made me admit to myself how undisciplined I have been my whole life. You are truly an inspiration & in more ways than one! Thank you for taking the time and sharing these videos. You are awesome at teaching and I hope everyone realizes how lucky they are to have your guidance. Thank you 🙏🏼

thanks for honesty and truth you speaked on my face,,i search for that truth cause everyday a take alot in read and backtesting,and i thank God too for not giving me the heart and believe that am ready when am not,,God keep push me to study harder

Awesome congratulations first year I made money woping 83 dollars 💸 but first year I made money still down from when I started 3 years ago been extremely hard emotions wanting to make money an when u have 9 to 5 that just makes it even harder but not gonna give up really inspiring. I like scalping also just been to jittery lately but anyway.

Those kids are so beautiful, best part of the video. Be sure to hug them !

How can I reach u on trading signals for the day

It's nice to see that you have made it too. By the way how much have you earned from trading vs training.

I'm a trader. I never take a trade without a pattern too. This dude is legit.

You have an awesome home, family and lifestyle. You created heaven on earth for yourself. What were you doing 17 years ago prior to trading?

I thoroughly enjoyed the personal deep dive into what it's like to be a day trader. I myself have been considering day trading for a while but have always decided against it because of the risk. Each time I look at one of your videos I see that preparation is key. Thanks for giving us this insider look into day trading and the life thereafter.

Day trading is very difficult. You have to be fast, have good technical indicators et calm your fear. And don't forget your stop loss. In fact you must choose movements with enough momentum.

Thank you for showing your family and your life experience to us...some of us have never experienced being rich but really means a lot for u to express it to us in a way of letting us know we will get there no matter what as long we work harder......

Love this type of video, I even subscribed even though I’m a US30 scalper. God bless you bro

Great to see how your days are and helping others at the same time Thank you !!

Props on your your reading material. Thomas Sowell is one of the true geniuses of our time.

And one more thing Jared I genuinely loved watching this video you should definitely make more of these videos!!

To start trading from scratch what would a sufficient amount be to start with?

Awesome video - I particularly appreciate how you keep it real and emphasis all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to be a successful trader!

Our Fearless Leader. Thank you for everything, greatness is achievable to everyone. Thanks for the guidance, love you all!

Where is the snow?

Yeah, definitely a vid worth watching. One question though - is the revenue from another income source (chat room, youtube, etc.) is bigger than your trading? Asking cause I'm on my way to becoming a full-time trader and just that.

Thank you so much for this inside look. It's an inspiration to us that are wanting to have freedom in building a business as a day trader. Your no BS approach is the reason why I follow you. I would love to see more vids like this. Thanks again for your passion to share this with us.

spent 2 decades in mechanical construction job and since past 3 years came for trading and making money without proper strategies i lost my all savings nearly 6 million INR know I cant feed my children and my monthly bills too worst position but you living like a legend good

Amazing man. Great example of what hard working and dedication can get you! Very inspiring, great job! I'm about 2 years into trading and i can tell it's haaaard to be consistent and not emotionally biased.

Your straightforwardness is one of the main reasons why I respect you Jared.

Awesome video Jared! Thanks for showing us an inside look into the lifestyle! You’re totally right though the flexibility of being with the ones you love is truly what matters. That’s my why as to why i’m in the trading game. 1 year in many more years to go! I’m enjoying the process ✊🏽💯

It works for him as a day trader mainly because he has a supporting spouse who bath the kids, prepare breakfast for the kids, pickup the kids.

Hey, thanks for this, it's very inspirational, and I'm glad for your success. Keep it up!!

A lot of people would claim that you don’t know your family. The only reason that could be true, is because you are providing the best life these people could ever dream of. And I don’t even think that the people around you could’ve ever dreamed up such an amazing life that you’ve provided. Your family needs to appreciate you. Or at least I hope they do. You’re a good man, and I know you’re a a good friend. To anybody true/genuine to you.

what? i thought you were working in the DEA? trying to catch that heisenberg guy.... oh well i might be wrong.

Yes! Live your best life.

Love the content. Should do more of these types of videos. Definitely motivating!

I want to say Thank you to you as the first person for this beautiful market.

Some people take a couple years to get it some dont..... I hate when people say ohh it's so hard etc its actually not hard at all if your a naturally analytical person and have experience with technical jobs as is the charting etc learning the terminology finding a profitable strategy came very easy to me so I dont understand when people tell newbies its going to be hard its not hard its cut and dry at least thats how I see it. When people keep telling others its hard its hard its so hard but x y z that goes into your subconscious and thats what your going to be thinking its not hard you just have to study and practice anyone can learn this some people make things sound more complicated then it is.

I appreciate your honesty 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Is this video meant to be a joke? 😂

Really the most honest video, and this is the first time i watching you... Thank you so much. I am going to download this video and use it for Motivation purposes... Thanks again and happy new year to you and your family!

95% of day traders lose money. Good luck guys..... he is rich from running businesses and selling products, not from trading.

I'm a new subscriber. Great content! How the heck do you get approved for home loans and car loans being a full time trader?

What's up buddy, I've been following you guys for a couple of weeks and I must say I am learning a lot from your videos... I've been on Forex Trading for a couple of years but I have not achieved enough consistency to trade for a living. Since I am used to trade on Metatrader app, may I ask what kind of software do you use to trade stocks? Thanks in advance. I wish I can follow your footsteps. Greetings from Barcelona

What attracts me the most is having the time not the money or material things, i want the time the freedome

Random recommendation on a Saturday. I F*cking love this video. Nothing but truth. Trading is a hard way to make an easy living. Love that!

Glad to see my kids aren't the only ones that question "where's mom?!" when I'm there for pickups instead of her!

All the possibilities!! Put in the time n wirk with effort.. it’s amazing what u can accomplish!

Very nice, thank you for taking the time show us how is possible, to put hard work and dedication to trading pay off. To live a very nice lifestyle with more important freedom and spent time family. Didn’t work for me when I have my family but I won’t give up. Just need to learn it the right way to master the skill of trading like you already have accomplished. Thanks again🙏

Hi Jared is trading your primary source of income? If not, what else would you recommend to grow wealth?

I don't know, why but those thorns looks awesome around your mansion, btw which province is it in us ??

NOT BEEN AT IT very long but #1 thing I've learned is: FIND A LEVEL to risk off and STICK TOO IT. IF TRADE doesn't go your way. Take that small hit and WAIT for another level to risk off. STOP LOSS AND PATIENCE. SOMETIMES the original idea is still good and another minute later it will go your way. HIT IT AGAIN.

I am inspired ,as trader it was not EASY . TIMING and PATIENCE PAYS more than Normal Daily Work Rate