Hero's Journey

At 20, while many my age were in school or working regular jobs, my brother and I started a window-washing business. We went door to door in the 98-degree heat, facing rejection more often than not. But with each “no,” I learned—how to talk to people, handle objections, and stay disciplined even when it was tough.

Over time, I realized I wanted more. Not just to work hard, but to grow, to have more freedom, and to find a deeper purpose in what I was doing.

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I got into futures trading, drawn by the idea of financial freedom. I studied charts, woke up early, stayed up late, and truly believed I could figure it out. But the market has a way of teaching hard lessons.

I blew 10 to 15 funded accounts—that’s about $30,000 gone. If you don’t know what that feels like, imagine taking stacks of hundred-dollar bills, lighting them on fire, and roasting marshmallows over the flames. Except there’s no warmth, no joy—only regret.

I was chasing money, but in reality, I was lost. I wasn’t just losing trades; I was losing my sense of direction.

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I needed focus. I needed clarity. But most of all, I needed Jesus.

Growing up, I had heard the phrase, “Saved by the grace of God.” But it was just that—a phrase. It wasn’t real to me. Not yet.

In my brokenness, I started to reorganize my priorities. I broke my life into categories—faith, discipline, finances, health, relationships. Trading wasn’t my calling; it was a stepping stone. Money wasn’t the goal; purpose was.

I surrendered my plans to God, and for the first time in years, I felt peace.

I realized my struggles weren’t just for me. They were meant to be a testimony—proof that failure isn’t the end, but the beginning. My journey wasn’t about making money; it was about discipling men who, like me, were searching for purpose.

Finance isn’t the destination; it’s a tool. A stepping stone into walking with faith. God doesn’t just bless us to increase our wealth—He blesses us to increase our impact.

Today, I stand not just as a trader, an entrepreneur, or a man who overcame failure, but as someone called to help others walk in faith, purpose, and discipline. Because true success isn’t just financial—it’s spiritual.