Intro

What does life actually look like as a full-time day trader?

Can you really make money from anywhere—even while traveling?

In this episode, Elijah Bilel sits down with Elijah Malone to break down what it really takes to succeed in trading—not just from a technical standpoint, but from a lifestyle and mindset perspective.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level trading talk…

👉 It dives into what it actually means to be self-employed through trading

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Intro to Elijah Malone

Elijah Malone is the CEO of Alpha FRX, where he helps individuals learn how to trade in the forex and stock markets through:

• Mentorship programs
• Online courses
• Community-based learning

He’s built his brand around:

• Financial literacy
• Discipline
• Practical strategies for becoming profitable

👉 Check out Elijah Malone’s platform and resources here 
👉 You can also access his broker and trading tools here 

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Episode Overview

In this episode, we break down:

• What day trading actually looks like day-to-day
• The mindset required to succeed
• How Elijah Malone became profitable
• The pros and challenges of trading full-time
• How affiliate opportunities play a role in income
• Why most beginners struggle

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Side Hustler’s Society Resources

Side Hustle to Full-Time Strategy Session

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The Anatomy Of Financial Success Paperback

 

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Can You Really Trade From Anywhere?

One of the most interesting parts of this episode:

👉 Trading while on a cruise

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The Scenario

Elijah Malone documented a challenge where he aimed to make:

👉 $150,000 in a week while traveling

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What Elijah Malone Showed

• Real trades
• Entries and exits
• Profits and losses
• The mental side of trading

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Key Insight

👉 Trading isn’t just about strategy

👉 It’s about psychology

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The Reality of Becoming Profitable

A lot of people want to get into trading…

But very few understand the process.

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Elijah Malone’s Journey

• Started trading and learning on his own
• Took about 2 years to become profitable
• Eventually turned it into a business

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The Problem Most Beginners Face

👉 Trying to learn everything alone

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Elijah Malone’s Solution

• Mentorship
• Structured learning
• Guidance from someone experienced

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Key Takeaway

👉 Speed comes from guidance

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The Mindset Behind Trading Success

One of the biggest themes in this episode:

👉 Mindset is everything

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What Elijah Malone Focuses On With His Students

• Discipline
• Consistency
• Perspective

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Why This Matters

Because trading isn’t just technical…

👉 It’s emotional

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Real Insight

👉 Most people don’t fail because of strategy

👉 They fail because of mindset

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From Job Loss to Full-Time Trading

Elijah Malone shares a key turning point:

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What Happened

• Lost his job during COVID
• Had been working there for years
• Needed a new direction

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The Decision

👉 Go all-in on trading

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Key Insight

👉 Sometimes being forced into change creates opportunity

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The Truth About Trading Platforms

Another interesting discussion:

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Are Traders Loyal to Platforms?

👉 Not really

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Why?

Because traders look for:

• Better tools
• Faster payouts
• Better commissions
• More leverage

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Example Mentioned

Genesis FX stood out because of:

• Fast withdrawals
• Strong referral program
• Features like 10x accounts

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Key Takeaway

👉 The tool doesn’t matter as much as how you use it

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The Affiliate Angle (Underrated Income Stream)

This is where the conversation shifts into business strategy.

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Elijah’s Perspective

👉 If you’re already using something…

👉 And helping others use it…

👉 You should be monetizing it

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Why This Works

Companies:

• Allocate large budgets to affiliates
• Prefer referral-based customers
• Incentivize creators to promote

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Key Insight

👉 Affiliate income can stack on top of your main skill

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Young and Self-Employed (Breaking the Myth)

Another strong point in this episode:

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The Misconception

👉 You need to be older to become financially independent

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The Reality

Both Elijah and Elijah Malone prove:

👉 You can do it in your early 20s

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The Real Requirement

👉 Making the decision to pursue something different

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Two Types of People

• Those who follow traditional paths
• Those who take ownership of their income

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Key Takeaway

👉 Your timeline is up to you

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The Bigger Lesson from This Episode

This conversation highlights something deeper:

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Trading Is Just the Vehicle

👉 The real focus is:

• Skill development
• Discipline
• Monetization

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Because at the end of the day

👉 The same principles apply to ANY side hustle

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Final Thoughts

This episode gives a realistic look at:

👉 What it takes to make trading work

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Not Just Strategy

But:

• Mindset
• Discipline
• Business thinking

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Because Ultimately

👉 Freedom comes from skill + execution

 

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