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  • | Introduction to Prop Firm Readiness

    00:00

  • | Developing a Trading Plan

    00:32

  • | Psychology and Emotional Discipline

    01:09

  • | Journaling and Tracking Performance Metrics

    01:50

  • | Backtesting and Adapting to Market Conditions

    02:29

  • | Financial and Time Considerations

    03:06

  • | Readiness Checklist

    03:47

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Release: 11.01.2026

Views: 143

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