Personal Notes Series 025 : High Risk Trader to CEO

This is my open letter to the Trading Republic.

 Life has a funny way of making twists and turns.

For those of you who don't know me, let me tell you that I hate paperwork. But in 2018, we incorporated ZFT. 

It was a big decision and it was the right decision. 

We were given a glimpse of what a good trading community was like, but we were also given a lesson to learn from.

We had grand plans for ZFT but there were a lot of hiccups along the way - both big and small. 

At some point, we had almost given up as one by one we saw people who were with us in the beginning disappear. 

Despite this, we continued the path. It took a while before we finally got our bearings and had everything in order.

In less than a year, we were able to launch Trading for Rookies and the Trading Republic. I've been studying trading communities and cultures and I can confidently say that we are THE best trading community in existence. Not just in the Philippines, but literally ever.

We plan to keep it that way. 

Just recently, we were able to launch ZFT Capital - a project we thought would take us a few more years before we could start.

Some people have called me one of the best mentors and traders here in the Philippines before. I wear that with much responsibility and honor. 

But I want you all to know that my focus and priorities have now shifted to that of ZFT's CEO. 

What does this mean for you?

I am passing the torch to you all. 

Become the great traders and mentors that you are and raise our flag with pride. BECOME the NEXT GENERATION so you can lead and shape those after you.

As for me, I will do everything in my power to innovate and bring to our house the best of everything. 

Admins, coaches and other resources that will help you grow as a trader. Take win-win opportunities and career paths you can take for you to grow in wealth and character. I have more in mind.

I remember years ago when someone told me to hire a CEO because this was not my strength. That I should quietly train and trade on the side. But I will not find a single hired person on Earth who will love, sacrifice, protect, and lose sleep over ZFT as much as I will.

In this next season of my life, all I ask while I fulfill my new role... Is that you become everything you ever could be and grant others the opportunity to reach for their dreams.

Personal Notes Series 024 : Vision and Execution

 A few days ago I was able to meet a team from a business institution in our industry. They were looking for a partnership.

"We're looking for something long term..." said one.

"You guys have been the pioneers in the retail sector..." said another.

It wasn't always this way.

How we got to where we are is because we saw what needed to change..

and

we

Adapted.

2013-2015, wala pa masyadong naniniwala sa technical analysis, backtesting and journaling. Had to start the portsnap trend to show the system behind it through my blog https://zeefreaks.blogspot.com/. Got accused of photoshop. But this gave birth to our various trading programs both free and paid. Ngayon, marami narin mga service providers for technical analysis.

Last year we introduced the accountability and buddy system in our masterclass that helped increase their likelihood of survival and eventual success in the markets. Seeing its effectivity, we eventually rolled it out on a larger scale in Trading For Rookies by ZF and in TR. I remember we got mocked for the idea. It's now being adopted in various trading groups. 

Recently we launched Minerva Trading Journal & Analytics through the hard work of Cosmos Kairos, that aims to be an all around "Jarvis" that will help a trader see through the numbers in art form. Shortly after, may mga big institutions na lumapit who have shown interest in integrating Minerva into their platforms.

May 2020, we launched our mammoth of a project called Trading Republic because there was a lack of a sustainable aftercare service for traders in the community. This idea was heavily opposed upon, mocked and met with heavy resistance. Some of those who started with us quit before we even launched. And a month before we launched, many doubted if this would even work.

It hasn't even been a year and we're already seeing tremendous growth in our service, community, and the culture inside. It truly is the Best Trading Community and we haven't even reached a quarter of what we envision it to be. 

An expensive vase doesn't make itself. It starts with a vision in the mind. The potter doesn't simply think it into existence, he gets his hands dirty and carefully molds the vision. And this will take time and multiple tries before a perfect one is made.

If you have a great idea in mind and you believe it is worth fighting for, then get your hands dirty and get to work. Don't wait for validation as you will always be met with heavy resistance in the beginning. You'll get your validation when people start copying your idea. And that just means you're on the right track. 

There is no secret formula to success, only vision coupled with action and commitment to excellence.