Peak Performance: TEDx BBT Videos Are Here!

Dear Traders,

I am back from China and want to quickly share that my recent trip to China was incredible. I had a blast visiting Beijing, exploring, and even running along the Great Wall of China. China’s growth continues to amaze me, the infrastructure, the booming middle class, and especially the push for electric cars. The last time I was in Shanghai in 2019, the pollution was really bad. This time, though, I barely saw any pollution in Beijing. It’s impressive how much progress they’ve made in cutting down emissions.

Next, I want to share something about one of the topics I’m always fascinated by: Peak Performance and Mental Resilience. The need to become better and better in life is at an all-time high. The stock market itself might not be at all-time highs—at least not yet—but the demand to keep improving, to become the best version of ourselves, is stronger than ever. With all the changes AI is bringing and the uncertainty around the future of work, it’s no surprise that many people feel anxious. And honestly, that anxiety is justified, we don’t really know what’s coming as AI keeps growing and reshaping industries.

A lot of you who have read my book are probably in that exact spot: looking to build an extra source of income or develop a new skill to future-proof yourselves. That’s what brought many of us into trading, and I’m proud of how our community continues to support each other through these changes.

On a personal note, I’ve been spending a lot of time climbing mountains and participating in trail running races. It’s funny—and a bit crazy—to see people using performance-enhancing drugs even at amateur races, where there’s no paycheck on the line. It just shows how far people are willing to go in the quest for improvement. Amateur bodybuilders are on steroids, and more and more people, including college students, are using attention meds like Adderall. Everybody is juicing these days!

One thing I love about our community is that we focus on real, meaningful growth. Peak performance has always been the theme for me, not just in trading, but in life. Whether it’s coming from Iran for a PhD, getting in better shape, becoming a sharper trader, being a good friend, or showing up for family, it all ties back to the same goal: becoming the best version of ourselves. And our community has always been a huge source of strength and support for that.

Last month, I had the incredible experience of running the TEDx BBT event with the theme of Peak Performance and Resilience. I added “resilience” to the theme because, as we all know, life isn’t just about climbing higher—it’s also about how you handle the falls. Those of you who’ve followed me for a while know I’ve had my fair share of tough moments—big losses in trading, and personally with my divorce. These experiences really shook me up, both mentally and physically, but they also shaped who I am today.

Watch the TEDx BBT Videos Here
I promised I’d make the event videos available, and I want to be transparent: due to our license agreement with TED, we can’t release the videos publicly. They have to stay behind a membership paywall. However, if you’d like access, the videos are now available through Trading Terminal Academy for just $99.

I’m really grateful to everyone who’s supported the event by purchasing access. To be clear, the TEDx BBT and our summit were not designed to be profitable events. We organized them to bring the community together and share something meaningful, so your support helps us cover some of the licensing and platform costs.

Today, I’m also super excited to announce the start of our 16th Bootcamp!

This is shaping up to be one of the best ones we’ve ever run. Huge thanks to everyone who’s already signed up. We’re trying out some new things this time, like live trading sessions with Thor, Avi, Megan, Mike, John, and other traders, bringing a fresh, interactive twist outside of the usual chatroom setup. I can’t wait to kick it off.

If you’ve been thinking about joining, there are just a few spots left. Sign up here.

The full schedule of the bootcamp can be found here.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions by replying to this email or emailing me directly at andrew@bearbulltraders.com.

Last Chance – Enroll in Bootcamp
Looking ahead, we’ve got a huge week in the markets. About 25% of the S&P 500 companies are reporting earnings, and there’s also a major FOMC meeting, where the US central bankers will share their views on interest rates and the economy. Last week, the S&P 500 had its best week since 2004, gaining over 8% in just one week! It looks like the market is trying to recover, now trading back around levels we saw before the April 2nd drop.

I’m excited to be back in the office and trading live this week.

Thanks again for being part of this amazing community. Let’s keep pushing each other to be better, in trading and in life.

To your success,

Andrew