7 Trading Lessons from Sami Abusaad

September 13, 2025
/ By Sami Abusaad

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Sami Abusaad just appeared on our new podcast “The T3 Alpha Show” to fill us in on his fascinating journey from non-English speaking immigrant to honor student to big 4 CPA to top professional trader:

Here are 7 trading lessons we took away from this in-depth interview:

1. Trading Isn't a Game (But It Should Feel Like One)

Sami was a great accountant. But his heart wasn't in it. It was too rigid and too boring. Trading, on the other hand, was what he was looking for. He loves the daily grind of analyzing charts and risking capital, and that’s a big part of why he’s so good at it. You have to find something you love so much that the work doesn't feel like work.

2. Get in the Zone

Ever heard of a “flow state”? It's when you're so focused on what you're doing that everything else melts away. For Sami, that's what trading is all about. He's locked in, fully immersed, and totally concentrated. It’s the complete opposite of the typical trader stereotype – hot-tempered with zero attention span. In fact, when Sami is at his best, he isn't even thinking. He's FEELING.

3. The Big Picture Trumps the Details

When Sami looks at a chart, he sees a picture, not a bunch of numbers. He flips through them at warp speed, almost like a slideshow, and he can tell if a chart is a good one instantly. He doesn’t get caught up in the tiny little details because he trusts his gut and his years of experience. A setup is good, or it's not. And for Sami, it's just like seeing a piece of art. He knows that he likes at a glance. If he looks at a chart for more than a few seconds, it's trash.

4. It's a Mix of Nature and Nurture

Sami believes anyone can learn to trade, but to be a superstar, you need some natural talent. He credits his analytical mind and innate knack for pattern recognition with his success. But natural talent is never enough. The best traders work hard and love what they do. So, some of it is in your genes, but you still need to work hard and grind.

5. You Can Bounce Back from Big Losses

Sami's friend James “Rich” Young (they teach the Pristine Mentorship together) spent $40,000 on education before things clicked clicked. And Sami himself lost $65,000 at the start of his career before getting on the track to long-term success. So a rough start doesn't mean you're a failure. Keep learning and keep getting better. Don't let yourself get cocky, because the market will humble you.

6. Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

Sami's friend has a single strategy that she's used to become a great trader. But Sami warns that relying on just one approach can be a trap. The market changes all the time, and a strategy that works today might not work tomorrow. A smart trader is always adapting and has multiple tools in their toolbox. Yes, you should always max out whatever's working now. But never assume it will last forever.

7. Let the Computers Do the Boring Stuff

Sami is very tech-savvy. He traded Bitcoin back in 2012, before 99.9% of the population ever heard of it. He's even developed his own algo that automates a lot of his trades. He picks the stocks and sets the rules, and the computer handles the rest. He sees a future where AI handles the routine tasks, freeing up traders to focus on big decisions. But he's not ready to hand over complete control just yet. He still wants to be in the driver’s seat.

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