Nik Lentz: UFC, Insane Discipline, and Trading Stories

In this week’s episode, we had a conversation with Nik Lentz a former UFC fighter with a 30-12 fighting record that has a passion for trading. He is arguably one of the most unique guests of the show. During our conversation, Nik shared why he became a UFC fighter and what it's like to be a UFC fighter, how he got into trading options and derivatives, and of course, tells us about the parallels that exist between fighting and trading. [0:00] Nik’s Fighting Journey. [3:00] How Nik Became A UFC Fighter [20:00] From Fighting to Trading [40:00] Nik’s Trading Strategy [55:00] Nik’s View on Shorting Stocks [1:00:00] Wall street Bets and Breaking Points  [1:13:00] Best Part of the UFC   [1:19:00] Closing Questions If you liked the conversation and want to learn more about Nik Lentz, follow him on Twitter @NikLentz The Value Hive Podcast is brought to you by TIKR. Join the free beta today at TIKR.com/hive. They're constantly releasing new updates that make the platform better, including a new Business Owner Mode that hides share count, market cap, and enterprise value. I couldn't be more excited to partner with TIKR. We're also excited to announce our newest sponsor, Eight Sleep! Eight Sleep makes products that improve your sleep through personalized temperature, smarter data, and patented technology. There is truly nothing like Eight Sleep on the market. With Eight Sleep, you can see exactly how well you sleep, how often you toss and turn, resting/variable heart rate, and more! The technology is unlike anything you've seen from a mattress company. Try an Eight Sleep mattress yourself! Use the code HIVE to get $100 off your mattress purchase!