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Competition is at the very core of the modern world, permeating every area of our lives. The most prestigious colleges, such as Stanford, Yale, and Harvard, have admission rates well below 10%, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Close to a half of US colleges—some 47%—admit less than two-thirds of applicants. Things don’t take a turn for the better after entering the workforce; for every corporate job opening, there will be, on average, 250 people applying, according to Zippia. Simply put, competition is a reality most people need to face, and the sooner they start, the better.
As a prominent day trader, Gary Trades knows more about competition than most. Still, even though the marketplace is an inherently competitive place, Gary is also very much invested in helping others. Knowing he can only do it if he’s at the top of his game, the co-founder of Goblin Gang has figured out the perfect three-ingredient recipe for standing out among the crowd.
Mastering the Field
There’s nothing that makes people stick out like being more successful than the average, and that requires being good at the ins and outs of the field. “I focus on volume-based trades; the day trading niche is my area of expertise,” says Gary Trades (Mystic Mac). “I’m proud to say that I’m known as one of the top volume-based traders of Twitter.”
So, the first rule of standing out in anything is to be good at it. Some might think that it’s possible to compensate in other areas for the lack of a proven track record, but that usually doesn’t work. Being an expert comes first and the rest comes second.
Keeping It Honest
In some cases, it would look like a big personality is all it takes to be able to stand out. It can sure seem that careers were built on being brash, bold, and boisterous, all of which are traits that fit perfectly with the present, social-media-heavy business landscape.
Gary Trades has chosen a different route, however. A quick look at his Instagram profile is enough to see that this is a person who likes to keep it real. Among the almost obligatory photos from events, Gary likes to share the fact that he wasn’t always in the place where he’s at now. He doesn’t mind admitting to problems with weight, for example, becoming an outlier in the field where everyone likes to appear perfect all the time.
Having Genuine Interactions
The final step in Gary Trades’ playbook to reach the top, or at the very least rise up above everyone else, is to have genuine interactions with people. Talking to his followers is an important part of Gary’s typical day, and he makes sure that he always talks to people as if that’s exactly what they are—people.
Following these three simple rules, Gary Trades has managed to build himself up and learn important lessons about life and business. Now, however, he wants to help others do it, too. As he says, “It’s good to have a mission, even if it’s simple. Mine is to be great at what I do, and help people change their lives for the better.”
