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Start small to avoid information overload.
  • Ali advises “start small and then you're building a business model around that,” emphasizing a single core concept first.
  • By focusing on one model (e.g., fair‑value gaps), a trader can master its nuances before expanding.
  • This approach counters the common habit of trying to learn all ICT concepts at once, which leads to analysis paralysis.
  • A narrow focus also makes journaling and performance tracking far more manageable.
Ali KhanTitans Of Tomorrow00:13:01

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00:13:01
“start small and then you're building a business model around that” — Ali Khan
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“I was trying to add absolutely everything that I learned into one trading model and it was just an overload of information” — Ali Khan

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Focused Model Building vs Information Overload

Starting with a single, well-defined model prevents the paralysis that comes from trying to absorb every ICT concept. Incremental refinement and a disciplined "start-small" mindset produce a robust, adaptable trading system.

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