Mind Over Markets

Want to learn how to find out what traders are doing?  This is called following the smart money, and order flow is a key analysis tool to help you gain an edge on the market. In today's episode Leo and I discuss our trading into the end of the year, and openly share some of our personal struggles with our trading.  More importantly, we go into details on finding the problem and helping each other fix the issues. We then move into the topic of using the DOM (or price ladder).  This is a tool that allows you to see EVERY order that trades through the book.  This is a big advantage to find continuation or turning points in the stock market, and to trade with the momentum. We get down into the nitty gritty details of how to use this tool, and discuss the following in this episode: What is the Order Book Visible Liquidity Big Inventory as a Magnet / Target Why is a big sell order above a bullish thing? Why is a big buy order below a bearish thing? Hidden Liquidity This was an incredibly fun episode to record with Leo, an amazing trader and all round great person to talk trading with. We look forward to seeing you at our third installment of Between the Spread series on our podcast.  Just a reminder, new episodes of the series are released on the first Thursday of each month. Thank you so much for listening and have a wonderful day. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

A trading strategy is critical to your success, but do you know the process to create one? Every day we hear someone telling us that WE NEED a trading strategy.  So much emphasis is put on this topic, that new traders rush the process and are doomed from the beginning. In today's episode, we really dive deep into the process you should follow to refine your idea into a professional trading strategy.  It isn't just about having an idea and then going to SIM to start “testing”.   In this episode, I give you the complete steps to ensure that you create a strategy that works, because it is battle-tested and aligned TO YOU as the operator. Here is an overview of the strategy creation process: Start with an idea. Create a one-pager.  Back-test with software. A/RS - Analyze then Reiterate or Scrap  Live test in SIM. A/RS - Analyze then Reiterate or Scrap Live test with real money, small scale. Review and create a scaling plan. Trade, Review & Adjust If you follow this process, along with the notes in the podcast episode, you will find the flaws in the strategy long before you commit real money to it. This means that you will have all the confidence in the system and yourself by the time it passes the stringent quality control in the process above.   You WILL FINALLY find your edge and yourself as a trader - and that should be extremely exciting to you. Lastly, as promised, here is the “idea one-pager” I started with this holiday season to back test the 30-second opening range.  I have since made MANY changes in qualifiers and avoided the infamous chop that comes with this age old strategy. The point is, you get an idea for a starting ground FOR YOUR next trading idea. Thank you for listening, and have an amazing rest of your day. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

Today we talk about the art of building and sustaining performance like a top athlete.  I discuss 10 TIPS to get you to step into the mindset of a top performer.   Think of the greatest things in life you have ever accomplished so far?  What are you most proud of?  Was it easy to get?  Was it any easier after you accomplished that thing? Now here's the real question, if you're gonna achieve more amazing things, do you REALLY believe it's gonna get easier? NO! The truth is peak performance requires constant effort and energy to sustain.  You are never really at the top, even when OTHERS think you are.  You need constant work, internal motivation, and an obsessive desire for success. Here are 10 tips to help you channel that high-performance energy into your trading: It never gets easier, you only get stronger.  You don't deserve to coast. You can't just get back to peak performance, you have to work hard to STAY THERE!  Your body is your vehicle, it's your temple, it's a miracle - treat it well.   Your mind is a miracle.  Have an offseason, use it wisely.  Know when it's game time, and go hard.   Look back and see how far you've come.  The past will never be, the future may never come as you expect it. Live in the moment. Learn to receive.  Whether you like it or not, as a trader, you are in the business of extreme performance.  You need to constantly work on yourself to maintain a high level of success, because your competition is doing that and more.   The EDGE in your trading that YOU are looking for IS YOU! Happy trading everyone. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

In this episode Leo and myself talk about the most foundational concept of order flow trading in futures - the time and sales.  This is also called “reading the tape”.  This is a brand new segment we will be co-hosting and airing together the first Thursday of every month, where we will discuss a new order flow topic each month. For the first ever episode of our Between the Spread order flow series, we went in depth on these topics and much more: Market Receipts or (fills) - why it is important to follow these transactions and what information they reveal about large position traders Order Types - breaking down the types of orders retail and professional traders use and how they impact the time and sales and order flow At Ask - a market buyer matches with a limit seller At Bid - a market sellers matches with a limit buyer Above Ask - a big market buyer purchases all available limits and flips to next level to trade with more inventory Below Bid - a big market seller eats all the best bids and flips down to next level to trade with more inventory Above/Below = Sweeps/Aggression/MarketOrders - learning the foundational importance of what sweep orders are and how they indicate an important market sentiment - this will shock you and is opposite of what you think it means.  This is why traders often use it so wrong. Aggression (responsive) - the concept of how to see aggression in the time and sales and what it means for the current trend and sentiment Absorption (passive) -  how to find market absorption and when it can mean the trend will continue, or when it is expected to reverse Speed (how fast orders are coming through) - Gives idea or sense of potential velocity of the upcoming move. How to spot? Aggression / Absorption / Speed - applicable examples of how Leo and George use this information to form an edge in their trading strategies. How to respond once you've spotted? This could really be a full on lesson in any order flow day trading course, but we are here to provide information to you so you can get started with reading the time and sales. It was a blast to record with Leo, and be sure to check him out on Twitter (link below).  We are extremely excited to keep this series going and the future episodes we have planned are gonna blow your mind. We need your help though, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes if you love the show so we can bring you more great content. Thank you for listening, we'll see you next time. Resources Follow LEO on Twitter here Checkout the TRADEPRO Futures & Order Flow Course here Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

In today's episode I'll be talking about an exciting topic - what happens when you start making money in the markets?  What ways can you generate income streams outside of trading with your profits?  We'll dive into principles of income generation, active and passive source ideas, and I reveal all my income streams on this show.   Let's start out by the only two ways you can use to earn income, and it's important to understand which one will work with your lifestyle at the moment. There are also only two real ways to actively earn income Trade your time for money  This is where most people make their “income” These are salary jobs that pay you fixed annual income In exchange you offer your time, your health You exchange what ELSE you would rather be doing The perception here is that “risk is low” Financially, there is a low risk BUT you are also giving up all and any opportunity to make MORE NOT ALWAYS - look at Bezos, as CEO he traded his time, for LOTS OF MONEY But his net worth DID NOT grow from his salary, but his equity stake - which is an investment in Amazon stock Trade your money for the opportunity to make more money  This is how generational wealth is created We will all need to become investors at some point Especially if we become great day traders (make lots of money with small money) In the graphic below, courtesy of MotivationalSpeaks.com, you can see a comparison of how the wealthy spend their time and money, compared to those people without the money mindset habits.  I don't like the word “poor”, but I think the graphic really helps you compare the mindset of each type of individual. SOURCE: MotivationalSpeaks.com In the episode, we also discussed some active and passive sources of income.  These are just ideas, and by no means an exhaustive or complete list. This should just get your gears turning and get you thinking.  The most important thing to consider is what type of income source will work for you RIGHT NOW.  It takes time and grinding with active sources until you can accumulate some savings to put the money to work.  However, we are always working actively - at any stage of our career and life. ACTIVE SOURCES Affiliate marketing Flip retail products Start a drop shipping business Create an app / business Create a blog or YouTube channel Rent out your home short-term Rent out useful household items Provide work on freelancing website Monetize your hobbies - photography, video editing, etc PASSIVE SOURCES Rental income Peer-to-peer lending Dividend stocks REITs Purchase private company ownership stake Advertise on your car And lastly, here is my personal list of income streams at the moment. I talked about each in detail, and how I plan to expand the streams in the upcoming year. My Personal Income Streams Rental properties Shareholder in private businesses - capital gain and royalty streams Shareholder of TRADEPRO Academy - active income stream Crypto node ownership Stock market portfolio - outsourced Affiliate partnerships for products I SUPPORT! Never those I don't. That is all for this episode, I hope you enjoy the listen and learn a ton. No matter what stage of life you are in, there is always the opportunity to earn more income, and plan your next big ideas and investments. Thank you for supporting our podcast; I wish you health, happiness and great trading! Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

Day trading with hotkeys is an amazing way to increase your speed advantage and to get a better handle on your execution.  I personally don't day trade without them anymore. However, hotkeys are often used the wrong way and at the wrong time of a trader's development journey.   In this episode, I cover these topics and more on hotkeys for day trading: Who should NOT be using hotkeys yet Questions to ask yourself to determine if you can benefit from a faster workflow Hotkeys I use for daytrading, explained one by one The software and hotkey hardware I use for super quick trading Step by step process on how to setup hotkeys for any trading platform One of the most important things to know from the very beginning, is that hotkey trading WILL CHANGE YOUR TRADING, and it could be for better or worse.  It is very important you are only using them when you are ready, and when you have a solid trading plan with a definable edge.   I would strongly NOT recommend hotkeys for any traders who are dealing with: Traders working on their impulsive and emotional trades Someone who doesn't have a trading plan yet Swing and longer time frame traders - don't need the speed edge New traders - it's important to do the actions and steps yourself at first If you aren't profitable WITHOUT hotkeys, they won't be the holy grail - they are just assistive technology If you've decided you are ready to take this leap and setup your hotkeys, I've included some great questions to ask yourself to identify areas where you can implement hotkeys. Questions to Help You Uncover Trading Hotkey Opportunities Do you ever find that you are missing trades because you cannot get in fast enough? If so - you need trade entry hot keys - either markets or limits Is it hard for you to move your stop loss as you scramble around the price ladder or chart to find where it is and drag it up / down?  If so - stop trailing hotkeys - trail to BE is one I use. Do you find it hard to move multiple contract stops to one price level, or take profits? If so - move stop and move target hotkeys are great. Do you sometimes get into trades because you couldn't cancel your order fast enough? If so - cancel limits Do you ever wish you could get out of trades quicker?  If so - market exit. Do you ever wish you can switch between chart drawing tools on your platform? Do you find yourself doing any repetitive, time consuming tasks overall? And as promised on the episode, here is a look at my hotkey mapping on my StreamDeck device.   Remember, this is for Sierra Charts, and your trading platform may not provide some of this functionality.  It is important to check with your platform first, and identify what can be created into a shortcut, and ultimately mapped to a hotkey. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did recording it. Happy hotkey day trading, and I'd love to hear from you - how has this process helped you make your trading more efficient?  Are you planning to use hotkeys, which ones did you decide to go with? Happy trading - and remember, manage that risk and trade like a TRADEPRO. Resources Purchase the 15 key Elgato Stream Deck mentioned in the podcast HERE Purchase the 30 key Elgato Stream Deck XL mentioned in the podcast HERE Checkout this gaming mouse with 20 programmable hot keys built in HERE Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

Do you blow out accounts in one day after days, weeks or even months of success?  This is a very common problem for the new trader. I know, because I have been there, and certainly done that.  The good news is, that it is fixable, if you are daring to get to the actual ROOT cause of the issue. The reality of this situation is, that it really only comes down to only 2 possible reasons this is happening: There is a lack of discipline in you as the operator - often this is a mindset issue (more later) -  There is no strategy (or you're not following it) and you got lucky - it isn't that YOU MADE THE MONEY, it's that it was borrowed and with a long  enough timeline it was destined to go back to the market Now the second one is very easy to fix, but ONLY after you have addressed the root cause for your lack of discipline in trading.   Lack of discipline is often blamed as the cause of losing money in the market.  However, lack of discipline is actually THE SYMPTOM.  The actual cause is deeper than that. Often times, the “lack of discipline” is a physical manifestation of one of these deeper rooted issues: Conflicting wealth values / money mindset Lack mindset - self worth Fear of of losing, risk avoidance Fear of failing Fear of succeeding Doing it for wrong reasons The hard part about either of these, is having to admit this to yourself and accepting the responsibility to change it. In this episode I share some key questions you can ask yourself to uncover what is the real cause that's causing you to blowout your account after stringing together some success. I really hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did recording it. As traders we are always working on ourselves, and this is a great opportunity to take your development to the next level. As always, manage that risk and trade like a TRADEPRO. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

In today's episode, I talk about taking a small account challenge to get my discipline and confidence back as a trader.   I will also share with you some signs it might be time for you to take a new account challenge, and finish off with some tips for growing small accounts.  No matter what stage of your journey you are on, this episode is designed to help you. I started on October 11th (made a mistake in the recording saying I began on the 15th) with $464 USD and turned it to over $11,000 USD in under two weeks.  I will share the statements on this as well to give you a deeper look. Here was my plan. Execute only high probability trades Get in with conviction, get out early when you have the profit - take it and run If I lost just $164 USD, which is just 3 points on ES, I'd be out of margin I would then flip to micros, and work the balance up until I can do one ES Repeat this process until I build some cushion, then scale up to 2 lots, etc The goal of this was: Get back to the basics Get back to experiencing what it's like to have little room for error Reconnect with myself when I started this journey Build up my discipline  Focus just on the process, eliminate the profit obsession - not matter what happens, it was gonna be small - and that felt reassuring Inspire others that their small account, is not small at all - and big things are possible Make $1,000 USD a day with this small account once I hit $2000 balance The results: Started with $464 on October 15th, 2021 Grew it to over $11,000 by October 27th, the date of this recording The goal was always to get to $10K at least, then re-assess I hit the landmark, and I'm considering if I should stop here Or keep working this account until it hits my regular account size Here are some signs that could suggest it is time for YOU to try a new small account challenge: If you are having big green days, but paying a lot more in commission If you are using your size to get out of trouble on bad days often If you find that you are obsessions over profit, and “NEED” to make certain targets If you are trading outside of your plan, and it's working for now If your discipline is slipping, but you're still doing okay If you've really lost it, and in a rut of a losing streak If you are super stressed out or burned out, and just need to take a break If you have had a life changing event and want to get back into the groove This is basically like a cool down, or warm up lap on the track Tips for Growing a Small Account A small account is not an insignificant account, with the right attitude and strategy, it can grow much quicker than YOU even think At the beginning, when you're dealing with contributed capital, scratch your way out of losing trades before they hit full stops - you can always try them again Take profit when you have it, even if it looks early - always get paid Review your performance metrics, but NOT total profit, who cares, it's gonna be small, focus on more rounded performance metrics (EP 93 - Performance Metrics You Need to be Using) Never yolo or swing for the fences, when you trade small you can't afford to trade big, ever Don't be afraid to scale up your position size, but have a target first - for me I went to 2 lots when I hit $1000, and 3 lots above $2,000 account size. Then I scaled up. Have a position size reduction threshold, if you lose 50% of the profits since you started, even though you are trading small - gear down more, go to micros if you have to ALWAYS FOCUS ON PROCESS, if you find yourself gawking at the profit, stop trading End a losing day quickly - if you are down, or feel like you'll be down, trust your instinct and don't trade anymore Learn to protect what you got, not chase what you don't Here are some of the statements from my small account journey: The first image below is the first 4 days of the challenge.  I was lucky enough to start with decent volatility and was able to take some great trades on day one, which got me started on the right foot.  Again, part of this is luck regarding the market conditions, but I give credit to myself for stepping on these conditions and taking advantage. I was trading really well in the first few days. And the second screenshot is a brokerage statement from AMP, when I decided to close out the challenge after exceeding the initial goal of $10,000 - quicker than I expected, but I had gotten the learning lessons I was hoping for. Also, I was ready to go back to trading slightly bigger as we had some great economic events coming up that would present some amazing volatility, and ultimately opportunity. Here are the performance stats from Sierra Charts for the small account challenge, spanning the entire period - cumulatively and excluding commission (broker statements above included commission): Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

In today's episode, I'll be talking about the victim mindset and how it silently but very quickly and effectively decimates trading accounts. I will walk you through 6 signs you may be in a victim mindset, plus ONE, and ONLY ONE simple thing you NEED to DO NOW to get out of this mindset and turn your entire life around.   This is all about escaping the shackles of victimhood and stepping into a powerful and abundant version of YOU. To become a better trader and human being. This episode is game changing. We dive into the following topics: Avoiding responsibility  Not seeking possible solutions A sense of powerlessness Negative self-talk and self-sabotage Lack of self-confidence Frustration, anger, and resentment Also we discuss some BIG ways that victimization creeps into your trading and how you can spot this crippling behavior so you can eliminate it FAST. Plus I share the simple solution with you to shift out of the victim mindset in your trading, and how to turn the corner and become a success machine. This is a must listen episode to boost your trading psychology and success mindset. Enjoy the episode, and thank you for listening and your support. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

We made it to episode 100! Today we have two episodes into one, where Victorio and myself take turns asking each other 10 trading questions, and 10 funny questions designed to embarrass one another and share a good laugh. I want to thank you for listening, and for helping make the podcast a success.  Without YOU, there would be no Mind over Markets, or anything else. So from the bottom of my heart, a big THANK YOU! In the first half, Victorio and I discuss: Trading through the COVID crises and how we adjusted What we think the future of trading will be Victorios trading strategy, including entry and exits How new traders should start their journey, but few do If everyone can be a trader - the answer will surprise you In the second half, things get fun and the roast commences. Victorio and I ask each other funny questions designed to reveal a side of us you would never know from our trading content.   We talk about fun things like: Why Victorio IS actually a robot How his bike wheels were stolen, and he ran into the thief minutes later Why Vic keeps cutting and growing his beard so often Why George has horrible style and owns 7 pairs of the same slippers Victorio's WORST pickup line at a bar - that actually worked And MUCH MUCH more, funny and revealing things It was an incredibly fun podcast to record, for our 100th podcast milestone. Thank you for supporting us on this journey, and helping make our show a success.  We love you all and look forward to continuing to provide the best trading content in the universe for the next 900 episodes!   Onwards and upwards TRADEPROs. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

Anthony Drager discusses his personal trading strategy and how he executes on order flow in the futures market. He draws on some fascinating experience from the trading floor and his transition to electronic trading at a prop firm.  In this episode we get personal and ask him questions about HIS trading. This episode touched on some amazing golden nuggets you won't want to miss: Ready, aim fire - three step trading approach Anthony uses We hone in on his personal trade entry and exit strategies Nothing is gonna go up that's expensive Nothing is gonna go down that's cheap What to do instead of starting the day with a bias How to make more money in trading without catching bigger moves How to fund your account with the amount of money that's right for you How long professional traders have to start performing or be fired - the answer WILL shock you You didn't start trading when you thought you did - this will get you thinking deeply, guaranteed Biggest winning and losing days revealed We love having Anthony on the show, and thank him for opening up about his personal trading and sharing so much value with our listeners. If you want to get a hold of Anthony: Edge Trading Group website Edge Trading Group Twitter page   Edge Trading Group YouTube channel  Thank you for listening. Resources Checkout Edge Trading Group video about Iceberg orders here. Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

In this fascinating episode we talk about how buying and selling actually moves the markets.  This isn't an indicator or strategy, this is the VERY REASON that MARKETS MOVE! We do a deep dive on market and limit orders, and how big position traders move through the book.  When you understand what you are watching for, it gives you high probability trades with little risk when you see it happen.  This is the true power of order flow. Find out more about: How to find desperate buyers and sellers Reading level 2 like a professional order flow trader What truly moves markets, and exactly how it is done How institutional traders work huge positions Finding high probability, low risk trade setups on a daily basis Why retail traders always buy the extremes and get stopped out How to find good trend entries, and good trend reversals using order flow PLUS an example of a trader working a big order for a client This episode is a must listen for every trader, because when you understand how large positions are executed, you will understand what truly moves the market.   Imagine being able to know with certainty when institutions are either dumping or accumulating massive positions? What power do you think this WILL have for your trading?   Enjoy this episode, it is by far one of my favorite and most impactful I have recorded. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

In this episode I talk about something really personal and deep. I had a gambling problem, which became a trading problem really quickly and early on in my career. This is an area very few talk about, because it requires deep reflection, and the ability to view yourself as someone who can improve!   This can be tough for someone who truly believes “they can come back, if they just have one more shot”.  Gamblers often value the chance  to play more than money itself. We discuss these topics and much more: Shocking science of gambling - it's not about the money at all How gamblers disguise their problem with constant search for technical details How gambling could be ruining more than your trading, and impacting your entire life How to come to the realization that you have gambling tendencies 7 different ways I worked to resolve my gambling problem Resources Read more on the science of gambling and dopamine here Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here

In this episode, former floor and prop trader Anthony Drager comes back for another interview. This time we talk about the foundations of order flow, and unpack some “seemingly simple” concepts into full detail, and explain why most people are doing order flow wrong. Also, Anthony Drager shares his awesome 4 golden rules of trading - and you definitely want to catch those and start applying them immediately. This will easily become a top episode and a favorite - be sure to have a listen. In this episode, we cover these topics and more in depth: You're not supposed to make money in the micros Liquidity and HFT programs how they work Hidden liquidity and iceberg orders  Once you're short you have to buy to get out How to spot turning moments when stops are gonna be run 4 golden rules of day trading Why the market always goes to the orders It's okay to be wrong, but not wrong for long PLUS a lot more golden nuggets you DO NOT want to MISS Resources Checkout Edge Trading Group Here. Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

In this episode we talk about a common mistake all new traders make.   The mistake is starting a new career in the wrong position.  It's a costly mistake that ruins would be traders before they even start. There is a way to fix this, and I share the full details on something that will have a HUGE impact and could turn around your trading. We cover these topics and more in depth: You have to be a good analyst before you become a trader Trading is not an entry level position, it's a promotion How to switch from working FOR money to working WITH money What makes a successful analyst? When can you promote yourself to a trader? Can you make more money as just an analyst? PLUS - a roadmap to restart your trading career the RIGHT way RIGHT NOW Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

The biggest problem with goals is that they are a prediction of the future.  Sure it's amazing to know what you want, but sometimes planning too much on how exactly you will achieve them leaves blind spots to the reality of how you're gonna get there. There's an old saying, “make a plan so you know what's not gonna happen”.  You can't predict the future 5 mins out - how the heck do you expect to predict something complicated as a goal, the steps you need to take, the exact timing, foreseeing an infinite possibility of challenges, health, lifestyle, needs… etc.  You can't.  It's impossible. The good news is that you don't have to even try.  There is an easier way. In this episode I will share with you some life changing shifts: How to finally let go of your anxiety about achieving goals, or not having them at all How to start thinking like you have already achieved your goals Creating strong visualizations that will achieve what you want faster than having goals How to become instantly successful now, without goals Living a more fulfilling life than a billionaire Plus so much more, to help you become a success machine I hope you enjoy this episode, and I look forward to hearing how you plan to apply this material to get what you want faster. What were some of your goals before listening?  What are you trying to achieve now? Resources Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

Total profit is the worst performance metric you can use, because it ignores what you actually did to generate it.  In this episode I share my favorite 6 performance metrics, and the story they tell about your trading.  Using these metrics, you can uncover areas of improvement before these small issues become big problems, and […]

At the start of our trading journey, it is a very common problem that newer traders use too much leverage. Why? They are excited, they are new, they don't know what they don't know, and they just want to make a lot of money. They want the kind of returns people with 5, 10, 15 […]

This is a very powerful, and inspirational interview with Gerald. His story spans from extreme business success, to finding himself in prison. In prison, Gerald discovered trading and even started to get quotes on the phone and drawing his own charts and indicators behind bars.  Gerald pushed through his challenges, and continued his pursuit to […]

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing individuals who share their journey as investors and traders. Dan and Kyle join us from the 2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast, and I get to flip the tables on them.  As a previous guest on their show, it was exciting to be […]

In this episode we talk about 6 tips to help you prevent another account blowup. When traders lose all their capital, it can be a very emotional time. And of course, everyone knows the obvious – if you can improve your risk management, it should never happen again right? Wrong. There are many psychological and […]

Job, Leo and myself talk all order flow, trading execution and strategy. In this episode we deep dive into a lot of topics new traders have a struggle with; picking a market to trade and utilizing a strategy with an edge.  This is a fantastic discussion with two order flow gurus you do not want […]

Traders are professional loss takers – that’s what makes us different. In today’s episode I will share with you my 5 biggest failures, and how they actually helped me in both life and trading. I personally believe in a saying, “there is no failure, only feedback”.  From this angle, we can take any experience and […]

When is it time to stop trading for good?  Quitting has been made extremely hard by society’s ideas of “fighting through” and our fascination with the underdog story.   However, there comes a time when you may want to consider making an exit from the industry. This was a somewhat difficult topic to cover with Victorio, […]

You are receiving messages daily, which you have no conscious awareness of.  In fact, subliminal priming can influence your behavior without your knowledge.  This has been used by marketers for decades, but in today’s episode I tell you how it is impacting your trading negatively.  Also, I share with you how you can actually flip […]

In this episode, we are going to be interviewing a successful prop trader, Seth Coley.  Seth started his trading journey after a career change, and is a current member of the TRADEPRO Academy community.   Seth transitioned from stocks to futures, and after struggling at first – he found a breakout strategy that worked for him […]

In today's episode, we are going to be discussing the reality of online prop firms and getting funded as a trader. Do you need to get funded to succeed? When should you consider this option? When to avoid external funding, and how to succeed if you choose to take outside money. Choosing to get funded […]

In today's episode, George is joined by options trader Victorio Stefanov, of TRADEPRO Academy.  George and Victorio talk about the different trading styles, and how you can decide yours to match your personality and unique goals. During this episode, we deep dive into these topics and more: Breaking down the 3 styles: day trading, swing […]

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the psychology behind trading news events, and how to actually trade them like professional traders.  The reality is so different from what new traders assume, it will shock you! George talks about the two different types of news events, and the different approach you need to […]

In this exciting episode, we have a guest interview with Twitter futures trader and former member Job.  You can follow Job here on Twitter. On the interview we discuss everything about order flow trading, and why this technique provides a trading strategy edge. We discuss why trading the future market is a great opportunity: Centralized […]

In today’s episode, we discuss why the trend is not always your friend when it comes to trading. There’s an old saying in the financial markets that the trend is your friend, meaning that you will do well as long as you place your trades onside with the current price trend.  The only problem is […]

In today’s episode, we are going to discuss why it’s so important to trade what you see and not what you want to happen! You will often hear traders throwing around the phrase “trade what you see”, however, the reality for most traders is the opposite – they trade based on what they think will […]

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing some tips & tricks to help you grow a small trading account!  The best investment in life is one in yourself and when you are starting out in any new industry, it’s best to start small!  The reason for this is that your mistakes are the […]

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how traders can deal effectively with execution mistakes!  Mistakes happen to everyone and they can be extremely frustrating especially because, in this industry, they can and often do, end up costing us money. What defines you as a trader is not whether you make mistakes or […]

In this episode, we provide you with a layout of what the journey to consistent profitability actually looks like so that you can set your expectations for what lies ahead!   A trading journey is never the first thing a trader really considers..in fact, it’s the end result you crave. The money, the cars, the freedom […]

In today’s episode, we discuss how bull markets, much like the one we are currently in, can let new traders get away with some bad habits that will eventually lead to blowing out unless they get corrected as soon as possible.  A False Sense Of Confidence Beginner traders often get overconfident when they find a […]

In this episode, we’re excited to bring to you another student interview with TRADEPRO member Zalman Sulmayanov! We recently sat down with Zalman for a great discussion on his trading journey since finding TRADEPRO Academy, what he has learned along the way to profitability and how he continues to develop and grow as a trader. […]

In today’s episode, we discuss why boring is actually good when it comes to trading!  This statement might be a bit off-putting – especially for traders just beginning their journey because how can trading not be exciting when you can be making life-changing money? While you certainly can make great money in this industry, the […]

In today’s episode, we are going to be focusing our discussion on some strategies that traders can use to overcome the psychological barrier of letting profits run.  After all, one of the golden rules in trading is to cut your losses quickly and to run your profits but the reality is that it’s easier said […]

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, the team at TRADEPRO sends our appreciation and gratitude to all of the female traders out there!  If you look at the trading industry these days, the unfortunate reality is that it still remains a “boys club”, however, we are happy to see that there are a growing […]

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how traders can tap into the subconscious mind to remove their fears about trading It’s no secret that we are our own biggest obstacles – and our minds – more specifically our thoughts – play a huge role in the actions that we take and the […]

In today’s episode, we are going to be speaking on affirmations and how traders can benefit from adding this daily practice into their routines so as to help build a mental edge for optimal trading performance.  You will walk away from this episode with a better understanding of what affirmations are, how they work, as […]

Think back to the single worst event in your life; Did it defeat you or did you use it to your advantage and turn it into the greatest moment that ever happened to you? In today’s episode, we’ve got a special guest by the name of AJ Garcia, whose story is nothing short of inspirational! […]

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the recent euphoria around the GameStop short squeeze, what actually happened and some of the important lessons that new traders can learn from this recent saga! What Happened with GameStop (Ticker: GME)?  Around this time last year (2020), GME was trading below the $5 mark and […]

We often compare the mindset of professional traders to that of professional athletes on this podcast so we are very excited for today’s special guest, Natey Adjei, who is a professional wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Natey has been playing football since the fourth grade and has been […]

In this episode, we focus our discussion on resilience and why it’s such an important characteristic for you to develop as a trader!  Despite what you see on social media, trading is not as easy as it is portrayed and the reality is that you will face challenges and obstacles on your journey that will […]

In today’s episode, we are excited to bring to you an interview with a special guest by the name of Etienne Crete, who is a full-time swing trader and is also the founder of the Desire To Trade podcast. Etienne is known as the traveling forex trader and he really practices what he preaches – […]

In today’s episode, our discussion is going to be focused on expectations that new traders have about trading, and more specifically, how unrealistic expectations can be extremely toxic for your journey.  If you’re serious about becoming a trader, it’s wise to understand the nature of the beast now rather than learning it the hard way […]

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the concept of a financial thermostat and how your default setting may actually be holding you back from achieving the trading success that you know you deserve! It’s no secret that trading is linked with money; if you think about what initially drew you to this […]

As another new year approaches, most people have an idea of what they want to accomplish but their goals might just seem so out of reach, so out there, that it’s almost too intimidating to start.  We often assume that if we want to achieve big things, we need to take big action – but […]