I'm thrilled to share this deeply moving conversation with Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini, whose story is nothing short of extraordinary. Sun Yong's journey from a disabled orphan in South Korea to a successful options trader and entrepreneur in America is a testament to the power of resilience, taking action despite fear, and never giving up on your dreams.

In this episode, Sun Yong opens up about her early childhood in Korean orphanages, learning to walk at age six, being adopted by an American family, and working her dream job as a medical assistant for 33 years. But here's where her story takes an incredible turn - at age 54, she made the bold decision to retire early with only $10 in her checking account and teach herself options trading as a "hobby."

What happened next will inspire you: Sun Yong developed her own trading system and turned that hobby into a six-figure income in her first year. She shares the practical details of her journey, from using virtual money to practice, to taking a home equity loan to fund her real trading account, to eventually turning her husband's $164,000 retirement fund into over $600,000 in just 11 months.

This conversation is packed with wisdom about taking calculated risks, the importance of financial education, and how money can be a tool for creating the life you truly want. Sun Yong's earnestness and integrity shine through every moment of our discussion.

Key Topics:

1. How childhood trauma shaped her money mindset and resourcefulness

2. Leaving her "dream job" after 33 years to pursue financial independence

3. Learning options trading at age 54 with zero tech experience

4. Using virtual money to master trading before risking real capital

5. Turning $164K retirement funds into $600K in 11 months

6. Managing multiple revenue streams in minutes per day

7. Taking action despite fear and imperfect timing

8. Building a legacy of financial empowerment for others

Connect with Sun Yong:

Book:

Invest Yourself and Throw Away Your Excuses and Turn Your Life Around

Opposites (co-written with her husband) Mention this podcast for 50% off signed copies

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sun-yong-kim-manzolini-5105a8203/

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