In this episode, we break down The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson — a raw and revealing memoir of how a working-class kid became one of the world’s top traders at Citibank before realizing the darker truths of global finance. Stevenson’s story pulls back the curtain on the glamour, greed, and pressure of high-stakes trading, while also exposing the economic forces that shape inequality and opportunity. The Trading Game isn’t just about money — it’s about power, ambition, and the personal cost of chasing success in a system designed to keep wealth concentrated at the top. Stevenson candidly shares his rise to becoming Citibank’s most profitable trader, the toll it took on his health and happiness, and why he ultimately walked away to speak out against inequality and the flaws in our economic system. ✅ What you’ll learn in this summary: -How Gary Stevenson rose from humble beginnings to global trading success -The intense pressures and rewards of life as a professional trader -Why financial markets often reinforce inequality rather than reduce it -The psychological and personal costs of chasing money and status -Lessons about success, ambition, and redefining what truly matters in life