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The Trading Game: From £1 Lost to Citibank's Most Profitable Trader
22 May 2025
View the full transcript and accompanying visualizations at ceoslibrary.com.What if the ruthless world of high finance isn't won by complex models, but by street smarts and treating it like a game? Gary Stevenson, once Citibank's most profitable trader globally, rips the lid off Wall Street's inner sanctum in "The Trading Game."Forget the Ivy League pipeline; picture a kid from East London, armed with a knack for maths and the grit forged by dodging street violence, bluffing his way onto the trading floor via a literal "Trading Game." This isn't your typical business story.Discover the raw psychological truths behind billion-dollar bets, navigating a jungle of eccentric and dangerous personalities, and profiting wildly amidst the chaos of the 2008 financial crash. But what happens when the game gets too real? What seismic realization about the global economy – a truth hidden in plain sight – forces him into a dangerous confrontation with the system itself? Unlock insights on: Spotting the real rules of competition. Thriving as an outsider in elite environments. Understanding the psychology of risk, greed, and fear. Why conventional economic wisdom might be dangerously wrong. Recognizing the signs of a toxic system and knowing when to walk away.This episode distills Gary's unbelievable journey – from losing a £1 coin as a child to making (and risking) millions – into actionable strategies for anyone navigating high-stakes decisions and cutthroat competition. Don't miss this look behind the curtain. curtain.
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