It’s easy to start something that can change your life (like trading)…
But it’s even easier to quit when it gets difficult. I call that…
The fantasy vs reality dilemma.
A good example is gym memberships.
90% of people with gym memberships don’t go to the gym (they just pay every month).
If you look at gym attendance, it’s high in December and January because…
“I’m going to finish the year off strong and crush my New Years’ resolutions.”
Then attendance dips until April/May when people want their summer body.
But only consistency wins in the long run. The same goes for trading…
Show up every day, study hard, and avoid chat rooms run by fake gurus and filled with delusional newbies.
Their fantasy nonsense only leads to pain.
Which is why we’re seeing THIS reality play out almost every day…
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The Setup: Welcome To the Short Squeeze Supernova
Bitter toxic lemon short sellers are a perfect example. They live in a fantasy dreamscape conjured up in sketchy Discord chat rooms.
The weird thing is, they’re not wrong about the companies (most of these companies fail). But they’re WAY wrong about how far penny stocks can run. And the past few weeks shorts have faced harsh reality after harsh reality.
For example, urban-gro Inc (NASDAQ: UGRO), which squeezed from the $2s to $47:
Next up was VisionSys AI Inc. (NASDAQ: VSA). It went from 60 cents to $2.90:
Then PMGC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELAB) squeezed shorts from the $1s to the $14s:
And there were many, many more. Shorts are getting crushed, especially on days the overall market is up.
The good news is, short seller fantasy leads to endless opportunities for longs.
Watch for this pattern and stay disciplined (and THANK YOU short sellers for your sacrifice).
Remember, easy is the fantasy. Discipline and consistency will always win out over time.
Now, get inspired…
Millionaire Moves
Here are two great examples from students. Their journeys are very different, but there’s a golden thread that runs through all my top students’ journeys.
First, check out Jack Kellogg’s X post from last week:
whewwww what a day! $CYCN pic.twitter.com/3E9VmnBYzR
— Jack Kellogg (@Jackaroo_Trades) April 1, 2026
$100k a day keeps the real job away, right? But what most people fail to realize (or forget too easily) is that Jack lost for his first year. It took him two years to cross $100k.
Everyone wants to live the fantasy and make $100k in a day like Jack. But very few people are willing to put in the effort to get there.
Now check this out, from long time student Himmeny in Trading Challenge chat:
04/02 4:03PM HIMMENY → timothysykes: new best day ! +$907.08 and new best week! +$2,128 !
Here’s what you don’t know…
Himmeny has been a Trading Challenge student for almost 10 years. 10 freakin’ YEARS!
In his first four years, Himmeny lost $3,582…
Then, in a Friday night chat room conversation with Jack, Himmeny realized success would only come when he dropped the fantasy and faced reality.
In this 2021 blog post, Himmeny 2.0 was born…
“This time I will try harder than ever, I will push myself beyond my limits, and if it doesn’t work, I will restart again. There is no failure other than quitting. Quitting is not an option. This is my passion.”
Himmeny isn’t a millionaire yet (not even close). But look at the difference in his profit chart since he did a total reset:
Get inspired by Jack AND Himmeny.
I don’t know how long it will take Himmeny to join my 50+ millionaire students. But as long as he stays humble, I believe in him.
Himmeny and all my 50+ millionaire students started in the same place.
If you’re ready to drop the fantasy, face reality, and find freedom…
Apply for My Trading Challenge Today
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Catalyst Watch: War Torn Whipsaw
You’ve probably noticed that since the Middle East conflict started, markets have been all over the place. One day, the war is “almost over.” The next, it’s going to take “a few more weeks.”
Ugh.
When it’s “war on,” the indexes are down and oil is up. “War off”… oil drops and the market goes up.
Keep an eye on the news because roughly 75% of stocks follow the market. That gives you a starting point every day.
Remember, your job is to react and take what the market gives.
On My Radar
- I wasn’t even born when the last astronaut moon shot happened. Get inspired by today’s lunar flyby.
- The Labor Department released the latest jobs report on Friday. Let’s see how the market reacts.
- Last week I travelled to Thailand for a very special new Karmagawa charity mission. My first stop in Bangkok is always Nobu with a view…
9:40pm study check, who's still up studying at night, even when the #StockMarket is closed tomorrow…WHO WANTS SUCCESS SO BAD YOU CAN TASTE IT?!?!
RETWEET THIS IF YOU PROMISE TO MAXIMIZE THE #laptoplifestyle AND BUILD YOUR DREAM LIFE OVER TIME! pic.twitter.com/bay5arsE5T
— Timothy Sykes (@timothysykes) April 3, 2026
It’s up to you.
Will you fall into the fantasy trap?
Or do you get up every day, excited to study and learn?
If you can accept the reality that becoming a profitable trader is a marathon and not a sprint…
You can achieve anything.
Now go crush it this week.
Cheers
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