My hobby is racing cars. My career is empowering traders. Surprisingly, the path to mastery in both is strikingly similar.

Everyone loves speed. But when I first hit the go-kart track, dreaming of being the next Senna, I was quickly humbled. Kids half my age zoomed past me, proving that skill, not passion, makes the difference.

Speed runs in my blood—my uncle was an amateur racer and founder of a major car magazine. When I bought my first sports car, I asked him how to upgrade it. He said simply, “Invest in yourself—take advanced driving courses and become a better driver.”

I did just that and took advanced driving courses in the most famous tracks in the world. A few years later I joined a driving simulator race school with a phenomenal coach who transformed not just my driving technique, but my mindset. I learned how to stay calm under pressure, stay focused through failure, and rebuild confidence after setbacks and remain consistent.

That’s when I saw the parallel: trading, like racing, is thrilling, but excitement alone won’t make you great. After a few good trades, you may think you’re a natural. But to move from amateur to pro, you need structured practice, expert coaching, mental resilience—and serious financial backing. Too often, talented traders lack the tools or funding to level up.

That’s why I founded Leveraged—a prop trading firm built to identify talent, provide training, and offer real capital. Because like racing, trading can be learned. It’s about your mindset, your training, and the support you get along the way.
Join Leveraged and let’s unleash your full potential.

Tal, Founder & CEO of Leveraged