Words of Rizdom - Trading Podcast

Become a Professional PROP FIRM Trader By Following This Path

Oct 20, 2025
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Dylan O'Neill
Dylan O'Neill, a young discretionary trader on Wall Street, shares his journey from retail trader to prop firm success. He discusses the importance of confidence, accountability, and having a repeatable edge in trading. Dylan contrasts retail trading with firm expectations, highlighting the benefits of mentorship and resources. He reflects on overcoming early setbacks, fixing impulse trading, and scaling capital. Insights on algorithmic trading and advice for those caught in boom-and-bust cycles round out his compelling story.
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ANECDOTE

First Spark Came From A Dormroom

  • Dylan met Carmine in college and first learned day trading by watching him and following his tweets.
  • That early exposure made trading feel feasible while juggling college and sports.
ANECDOTE

Small Stakes Let You Learn

  • Dylan started with low-cap penny-stock trades as a college student and finished year one roughly breakeven.
  • Small stakes let him absorb losses mentally and stay in the game.
ADVICE

Write Your Pre-Market If–Then Plan

  • Do prepare each morning with written if-then plans and only take trades on that sheet.
  • Avoid impulsive trades and remove dependency on alert channels that you don't self-verify.
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