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Systematic Trader Tells You How To Succeed In episode 251 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview systems trader Sovit Manjani based out of Mumbai, India. We discuss his experience as a systematic trader and the process he uses to create trading systems. Let's get started!!! >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who Sovit Manjani got into trading 00:55 How Sovit Manjani learned tading 1:55 How the basics of technical analysis helped Sovit Manjani 04:01 What would Sovit Manjani tell starting traders to do 04:54 How Sovit Manjani develop into systematic trading 07:45 What Sovit Manjani recommends people to try if they have no ideas on what to use in their system 09:50 What is Sovit Manjani's trading style 11:51 How Sovit Manjani runs his trading systems 14:49 Are there any times in which Sovit Manjani stops his systems completely? 16:00 How often does Sovit adjust his systems 17:13 How Sovit uses meditation to improve his trading 19:38 The Pilars of trading according to Sovit 24:07 Where to find Sovit 27:13 What are Sovit goals for the future 27:34 Sovit's advice for every trader 34:54 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to Find Sovit Manjani? Dravyaniti Linkedin Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!  

Introduction To Forex Trading Taxes (Basics) In episode 250 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with Courtney Kurisko to discuss Forex trading taxes and trader tax status in general. Courtney is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States and specializes in day trader taxes. She also works with other types of traders as well as investors. While this isn't a favorite topic of mine, I hope this gives you some insights on how to look at doing your own trader taxes. Let's get started!!! >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Courtney Kurisko and what she does 1:21 What taxes for traders vs individual whats the difference 2:13 How to determine if you qualify as a day trader for tax purposes 2:58 What are the main differences between a day trader and investor 5:47 What are the most common mistakes traders make in regard to taxes 8:20 A short overview of how taxes for traders work 9:40 General documentation that traders need to give their tax advisors 11:50 The differences between a swing trader and investor 12:43 Main differences in tax rate and deductions between classifications 13:27 Interesting considerations that a trader needs to take into account in their taxes 14:25 What are the potential consequences of doing your taxes as a trader without adequate advice 16:14 How to separate your trading if you do both, day trading and investing 18:48 What to do if you are just starting in trading 19:32 What type of expenses may and may not classify for deductions as a day trader 20:29 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to Find Courtney Kurisko? CK Accounting What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Passed FTMO & Got Funded (Success Story) In episode 249 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview funded trader Michal Biesek to talk about his trading journey and share how he successfully passed the FTMO challenge. Michal is a Polish trader living in Scotland who recently went to the FTMO challenge and got successfully funded. Michal trades alongside his best mate who is also his trading partner. Let's get started!!! >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Michal Biesek and how he started trading 00:58 Why Michal's learning curve in trading was bumpy 2:11 How Michal got the idea of trying for a funded trader challenge 02:55 Why Michal chose FTMO as the Prop Firm to apply for 3:58 How did Michal feel with his 1st funded trader challenge 04:25 How long did it take Michal to pass the FTMO challenge 5:50 What would Michal do differently if he had to re-do the challenge? 6:33 How Michal found his trading partner? 07:27 What was the next step after Michal passed his challenge? 08:28 How FTMO refunds their funded traders the challenge fee 9:21 What would Michal tell to people that may be doubting the legitimacy of FTMO funding challenge 10:04 What resources would Michal recommend for traders to develop themselves as profitable traders 11:57 What is next for Michal in his trading career 13:23 How Michal trade in the markets 15:24 How to connect with Michal 16:46 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Andrew Aziz Jason Graystone Interview with FTMO founder Take the FTMO Funded trade challenge (get a special discount on your 1st challenge) DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to Find Michal Biesek? Instagram What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

System Trading Approach To The Markets In episode 248 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview trader & computer scientist Evan Medeiros to talk about his trading journey and share the trading lessons he learned along the way. Evan is the founder of The Trade Risk, a financial media company that publishes research and analysis about the stock market and specializes in trading education. With 20+ years of coding experience and a B.S. in computer science, Evan brings a systematic discipline to investing in the stock market. Let's get started!!! >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Evan Medeiros and how he started to trade 00:29 How Evan started trading stocks and got lucky 03:34 What you need to do to go from losing to consistently profitable in trading 06:31 What does a poker trader need to be able to move from poker to trading 09:18 Why did Evan switch from being a discretionary to a systematic trader 11:26 On the importance of the continuous improvement process 14:41 Should a trader create their system and their strategies separately or jointly? 15:34 What are the biggest mistakes traders do when creating or looking for systems 17:22 What is better, really aggressive or really conservative trading 20:11 What is the optimal number of systems for a trader to have 22:13 How much time does it take for Evan to create and implement a new system 23:53 How to validate the correlation between systems 25:25 Should traders move to be more systematic traders or hybrid 27:04 How should you approach systematic trading 30:20 What does Evan do and offer for traders 31:15 What are the most useful programming languages for traders 32:40 Where can you find Evan Medeiros 35:20 What is there in Evan's future 36:08 Evan Medeiros top piece of advice for traders 37:27 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to Find Raghee Horner? Trade Risk Twitter @thetraderisk Youtube What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Full-Time Forex Trader's Way Of Doing Things In episode 243 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview full-time trader Raghee Horner to discuss her way of doing things in trading. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication is part of what allowed her to see a lot of success in her trading career. Let's get started!!! >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Raghee Horner and what she does 00:38 How Raghee evaluates what market to trade and when to trade it 02:21 Should you trade the same strategy in all markets or adapt your strategy to each market? 03:45 How Raghee would recommend starting learning to trade 05:00 Trading forex in 4 hours a week 07:30 Looking at the charts all day to "never miss a trade" vs optimizing times for trading 11:17 How to choose the time of the day to trade 13:45 What are Raghee's ideal setups 15:36 Simplifying your trading to improve your trading 17:31 How did Raghee change her mindset for trading 18:49 The importance of building the right trading mindset (be a great professional gambler) 24:12 Raghee's experience with trading mentors 26:30 How Raghee Horner makes her trading journal for maximum value 31:26 Bonus: What are the currencies and trades Raghee is looking at right now 34:36 Bonus: Why is the USD going up in the current situation 36:08 How to find Raghee Horner 38:36 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Raghee Horner’s Books Thirty Days of FOREX Trading: Trades, Tactics, and Techniques Forex Trading for Maximum Profit: The Best Kept Secret Off Wall Street Forex on Five Hours a Week: How to Make Money Trading on Your Own Time Raghee Horner’s Book recommendations The Mental Keys to Hitting: A Handbook of Strategies for Performance Enhancement Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game The Champion’s Comeback: How Great Athletes Recover, Reflect, and Reignite The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive Edgewonk (trading Journal) DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to Find Raghee Horner? Simpler Trading RagheeHorner.com Twitter Youtube   What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Train Your Mind to Make Money In episode 235 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I talk with Rande Howel for a 2nd interview. Last time I interviewed Rande was in 2015, a lot has changed since then in the markets and I am bringing him back to talk about how traders can re-train their mindset to make money. Rande Howell is a trained psychologist & co-author of the book "Trade the Markets with an Edge". As a psychologist, Rande has experienced working with really difficult populations and has focused his research on seeing how the brain adapts how it can be re-trained to respond to uncertainty differently. Let's get started!!! >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... What has changed for Rande Howell since his last interview with Etienne in 2015 00:27   Quick background of Rande Howell 01:54   How Rande transitioned to coach traders 03:15   The importance of your attitude when trading 05:52     The difference between "homerun" traders and "steady" traders 09:51   How to identify the makeup of a consistent trader 15:37   What it takes to change your mindset to be a successful trader 21:27 New video in our successfully Trading Forex in 2020 Series with Pepperstone 9:09 The difference between "homerun" traders and "steady" traders 09:51 How to identify the makeup of a consistent trader 15:37 What it takes to change your mindset to be a successful trader 21:27 Why it is important to get help to truly improve as a trader 27:48 How traders can maintain their top-level performance as traders 32:04 Why it is so important to work to maintain your mindset to avoid the worst trading pitfalls 34:35 There is no shortcut to a peak performance mindset 39:25 How long it takes to re-program your mindset 40:37 How can you notice your mindset changes as a trader 43:54 How can you find Rande Howell 46:11 What are Rande's goals for the future 46:52 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned New video in our successfully Trading Forex in 2020 Series with Pepperstone DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Khaled Maziad! MyTradersStatefMind.com Youtube What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Incredible Career of a Professional Trader In episode 234 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with Courtney Smith, a professional trader with over 50 years of experience in the markets. Courtney was joining me from his hotel room in Dubai. He is the world’s most sought after investment trainer and has trained over 10,000 students. He is also the author of 10 investment books and produces a 5 star rated podcast. He was the treasurer of a Swiss bank, head of global derivatives for a major French bank, and head of research for two American brokers. He has been the CEO of two brokerage houses. With the intro done, let's get started!!! >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Courtney Smith and what he does 00:45 How did Courtney get involved with trading 1:39 Courtney's transition from "dabbling" in the market to learning successfully 3:13 How Courtney learned to trade 04:15 What tools did Courtney use to test his trading ideas 06:09 Courtney's trading stile in the 70's -80's 08:16 What has changed on how Courtney analyses the markets today VS in the past 09:18 How Courtney's professional career evolved 10:40 What advantages did institutions use to had vs retail traders 12:08 Should traders specialize in a product or trade different assets? 15:06 What are the top challenges that traders face 16:41 What would be the most important thing Courtney would teach traders 21:09 How to look to improve your trading using your trading data 24:33 What is Courtney's current trading style 26:59 Courtney's approach at tracking his trading stats 27:24 Courtney´s trading philosophy 27:44 Why Courtney sees himself as a Manager instead of a Trader 29:58 "Follow the rules and execute flawlessly" 21:58 Where can you find Courtney Smith 32:39 What are Courtney's goals for the future 32:47 What is Courtney's main motivation to trade 33:27 Courtney's top piece of advice for traders 35:41 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Khaled Maziad! WealthbuilderLLC.com Courtneysmith.com What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

The Master Of Trading Mindset In episode 232 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview Khaled Maziad. He is a Civil Engineer from Sydney, Australia turned trader and coach specializing in the mindset and emotional aspects of trading. This focus on the Mindset, mental capacity, and emotional intelligence helped him achieve success in trading. In the interview, he gives some great tips on how to improve your trading mindset and turn your trading around. Here is a small highlight from our guest Khaled Maziad: Trading is where I faced my dark side and went through a transformational process to the person who I would like to become. I realized that traditional trading psychology has flaws as it only focuses on trading. I use a holistic approach based on emotional intelligence and neuroscience to help traders gain mental clarity and emotional balance. Although researching about Psychology, Neuroscience, and Emotional Intelligence is my passion, I am not a psychologist, and I'm a professional Civil Engineer. With this great intro done, let's get started!!! >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Khaled Maziad and where he comes from? 00:27 How was Maziad's introduction to trading 02:50 When did Maziad mindset shift in trading happen? 07:18 What is EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE and how it relates to trading 11:07 The importance of focusing on the risk in trading (what if I am wrong?)15:41 How to stop failing at trading 18:12 The BIG mistake most people make when trading 27:28 Where to find Khaled Maziad 36:04 What are Khaled Maziad goals for the future 36:25 Maziad's motivation for what he does 37:10 Maziad's top piece of advice for traders 38:33 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Khaled Maziad! TradingRoadMap.com Facebook What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Overcome The Biggest Trading Challenges (Q&A) In episode 231 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we have the 2nd Q&A for the year in which I tackle the questions you need to succeed in trading. >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Intro to the 2nd Q&A session of 2020 00:20 I don't have enough time! 02:16 How to find and use a trading strategy 05:03 Adjusting to changing market conditions 07:12 How to "control" your emotions 09:36 How many strategies should you trade 12:05 Is trading always going to have 95%+ of people that try failing? 13:02 Binary options? 14:16 Strategy Jumping / How to stick to 1 strategy 14:41 Opening a trading prop firm? 16:18 Minimize the effect of greed / Risk Management 17:13 Increasing your trading capital 19:32 Listening to analysts on all the charts 19:54 Blowing up accounts, what now? 23:05 Trading only 1 market session 24:33 How to know which timeframe to follow to trade? 25:06 Learn the strategy Etienne trades 25:56 and more... Resource Mentioned Bollinger Band Reversal Strategy DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that greatly improve how you communicate.   You'll Learn: 1) A crucial question for more powerful listening and speaking 2) The two biggest roadblocks to effective communication 3) How to make your voice more engaging   About Julian: Julian is a sound and communication expert. He travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 80 million times. His latest, “How to speak so that people want to listen,” is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. Julian is regularly featured in the world’s media, including TIME Magazine, The Times, The Economist and the BBC. Julian is also founder of The Sound Agency. The audio-branding company asks and answers the question “How does your brand sound?” Julian’s book: How to Be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening Julian’s company: TheSoundAgency.com Product: Moodsonic Julian’s TED Talks: Julian Treasure Julian’s website: JulianTreasure.com Julian’s course: SpeakListenBe.com   Resources mentioned in the show: TED Talk: "Your body language may shape who you are" by Amy Cuddy Personality: Chris Anderson Personality: Scott Peck Book: The Universal Sense: How Hearing Shapes the Mind by Seth Horowitz Previous episode: 224: How to Sound Amazing with Julian Treasure   Thank you Sponsors! Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOME ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Get a free trial at ZipRecruiter.com/HTBA    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep536

Finding A Strategy & Not Enough Time To Trade? (Q&A) In episode 229 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we have the 1st Q&A for the year in which I tackle the questions you need to succeed in trading. >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Welcome to the first Q&A session of 2020 00:14 Where and how do you find a strategy with Edge 01:00 What timeframes does Etienne trade currently 05:32 Etienne's goal for 2020 8:00 What brokers Etienne use 09:23 What is better Forex or Stocks? 10:45 Not enough time to trade? Listen to this 12:16 Why you need multiple income streams 15:25 How long did it take Etienne to become profitable 16:38 Should you target Minor pairs instead of Majors 18:59 How much money do you need to make a living trading? 22:23 Is it better to have a high R:R ratio with a low Win rate? 26:25 Technical vs Fundamental analysis 29:36 Using multi-timeframe analysis vs a single timeframe 30:59 and more... DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Nicolle Merrill shares practical tips for changing careers--and beating the doubt that comes with it.   You'll Learn: 1) Why it’s OK to not have it figured out 2) Powerful, clarifying questions for charting a new career path 3) Smart alternatives to a second degree   About Nicolle: Four-time career-changer Nicolle Merrill excels in professional reinvention. A liberal arts graduate, she has written for Four Seasons and National Geographic private jet tours, taught digital communication skills to global executives, and sold adventure travel programs in New Zealand. As the former Associate Director of the Career Development Office At Yale School of Management, she coached hundreds of MBA students and professionals through all phases of their career transitions. Nicolle currently freelances as a conversation designer and analyst at an artificial intelligence startup. Her human-centered approach to career change, combined with a relentless curiosity about emerging career trends, has led to speaking engagements across the US, as well as in Canada and Ireland. Nicolle’s book: Punch Doubt in the Face: How to Upskill, Change Careers, and Beat the Robots Nicole’s LinkedIn: Nicolle Merrill Nicolle’s podcast: 50 Conversations Nicole’s Twitter: @pdxnicolle Nicolle’s blog: FutureSkills.blog   Resources mentioned in the show: Article: “Cross-Silo Leadership”  Article: "Artificial Intelligence: The Robots Are Now Hiring" Website: Udemy Website: Coursera Website: Udacity Website: Wix Book: Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Dr. Sherry Turkle Previous episode: 167: How to Love Your Work…and Get Work You Love with Nick Campbell   Thank you Sponsors! Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument from a legendary brand in music. Visit fender.com/podcast with the promo code AWESOME a free trial and 50% off.    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep535

Ryan Hawk shares how to transition from individual contributor to team leader.   You'll Learn: 1) Why top performers often struggle as new managers 2) What most managers fail to prepare for 3) Powerful ways to build your team’s trust   About Ryan: Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader (McGraw-Hill, January 28, 2020). A lifelong student of leadership, he rose to roles as a professional quarterback and VP of Sales at a multibillion-dollar company. Currently, as head of Brixey & Meyer’s leadership advisory practice, Ryan speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, works with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, and facilitates “Leadership Circles” that offers structured guidance and collaborative feedback to new and experienced leaders. Ryan’s book: Welcome to Management: How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader Ryan’s podcast: TheLearningLeaderShow.com Ryan’s website: LearningLeader.com Article: “Want To Cold Email Your Heroes? Read This…” Tool: 25 Getting to Know You Questions   Resources mentioned in the show: Book: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins Book: Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant Book: The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick Lencioni Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Book: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Personality: Ryan Caldbeck Personality: Seth Godin   Thank you, Sponsors! Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument from a legendary brand in music. Visit fender.com/podcast with the promo code AWESOME a free trial and 50% off. Autonomous. Get your ridiculously customizable, ergonomic office chair at a ridiculously good price at autonomous.ai   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep534

Roger Dooley talks about how eliminating friction at work can lead to better productivity.   You'll Learn: 1) The cardinal rule of friction 2) How to reduce the friction of meetings 3) How mistrust creates friction   About Roger: Roger Dooley is an author and international keynote speaker. His books include Friction: The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage and Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing. He is behind the popular blog, Neuromarketing, as well as a column at Forbes.com.  He is the founder of Dooley Direct, a consultancy, and co-founded College Confidential, the leading college-bound website. He has an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee.  Book: "FRICTION―The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage" Book: "Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing" Blog: Neuromarketing Podcast: Brainfluence Website: RogerDooley.com   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Pocket Book: “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert Cialdini Book: “Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies” by Paul Zak Company: Gallup Personality: Cal Newport Personality: Jack Welch Personality: Richard Thaler Personality: Werner Heisenberg Previous episode: 124: The Science Behind Trust and High-Performance with Paul Zak Software: Google Tag Manager Survey: Customer Effort Score Survey: Net Promoter Score   Thank you Freshbooks! Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Software gets you paid twice as fast. Free trial (no credit card required) at freshbooks.com/awesome.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep533

Stan Silverman discusses how being different and taking risks pays off for your career.   You'll Learn: 1) Why failing is the first step to achieving more at work 2) How to take calculated risks that win at work 3) Why and how to break policy   About Stan: Stan Silverman is the founder and CEO of Silverman Leadership. He is also a speaker, advisor, and the author of Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success. He is a nationally syndicated writer on the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance, writing for several publications such as the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Silverman has served on several public, private, private equity and nonprofit boards and currently sits as the vice-chairman of the board of trustees at Drexel University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and an MBA degree from Drexel University. He is also an alumnus of the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.  Book: Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success  Website: SilvermanLeadership.com LinkedIn: Stan Silverman   Items mentioned in the show Book: The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly? by Seth Godin Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins   Thank you, Sponsor! Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep531

Organizing guru Julie Morgenstern discusses how to manage your time for greater productivity.   You'll Learn: 1) A foolproof approach to managing your time 2) Two powerful questions to get a grip on your time 3) How to keep your inbox from taking over your day   About Julie: Julie is a New York Times best-selling author, and everyone’s favorite organizing guru. USA Today recently called Julie “The Queen of Putting Life in Order.” She’s been featured in publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Redbook, and makes frequent appearances on national television and radio programs, including the Today Show, Rachel Ray, and NPR’s Fresh Air. Her company Julie Morgenstern Enterprises provides corporate speaking, training, coaching and books to help individuals, and companies, to tame the chaos so they can make their unique contribution. Julie’s non-judgmental, inside-out approach to problems offers smart, practical and insightful solutions that transform the way people and companies function. Book: Never Check Email in the Morning: And Other Expected Strategies for Making Your Work Life Work Book: Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life to Bring Out the Best in Your Child and You Website: JulieMorgenstern.com Instagram: @juliemorgenstern LinkedIn: Julie Morgenstern Twitter: @JulieMorgenstrn   Resources mentioned in the show: Book: What Children Need (The Family and Public Policy) by Jane Waldfogel    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep530

Aaron Levy discusses how to encourage your team to give and receive more honest feedback.   You'll Learn: 1) The deciding factor of high-performing teams 2) How to make feedback less intimidating 3) Four ground rules that allow teams to thrive   About Aaron: Aaron is the Founder and CEO of Raise The Bar, a firm focused on helping companies address the problem of millennial turnover. Aaron is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, a Thrive Global contributor, an 1871 mentor, the Co-Director of Startup Grind Chicago and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. He has educated, coached, and consulted over 5,500 business leaders, helping them to define goals, create action plans, and achieve sustained success. Aaron is on a mission to transform the manager role – by empowering each manager with the tools, skills, and training to be leaders of people who unlock the potential of their team. Aaron’s book: Open, Honest, and Direct: A Guide to Unlocking Your Team’s Potential Aaron’s LinkedIn: Aaron Levy Aaron’s website: RaiseBar.co Book site: OpenHonestandDirect.com   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Loom App: Google Tasks Study: Google’s Project Aristotle Study: Bloomer’s experiment Study: The Pratfall Effect Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant Movie: Stand and Deliver Sketch: Key & Peele text message confusion (NSFW) Previous episode: 388: How to Not Suck at Managing with Aaron Levy   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep528

Becoming A Full-Time Algo Trader In episode 225 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview DesireToTrade collaborator, full-time hybrid trader Alejandro Pérez. Alejandro has been trading since 2012 and started to get into algo trading since early on, but it was recently when he made the change to mostly algo trading with some discretionary trading to complement. He is our resident algo expert at DesireToTrade and helps consult clients on developing their own algo strategies and automating their existing trading strategies. >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... How Alejandro got involved with algo trading 01:11 How Etienne and Alejandro met and started collaborating 04:11 How to start learning algo trading 05:54 The importance of testing and experimenting with algo trading 09:06 How to backtest your Algos, step by step 11:06 The importance of having enough data and stats from your algos 13:30 How to analyze your stats 14:30 Treating your Algos as your employees and manage them adequately 16:22 Letting your Algos trade during news and holidays 18:43 How Alejandro uses price action + algos for hybrid trading 23:15 How Alejandro deals with correlated pairs and trades 24:51 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned FxPro Quant (free EA builder) MyFXBook "Strategies" section DesireToTrade Trading Assistant DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Alejandro Perez! Twitter Email What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Chris Baréz-Brown shares high-impact approaches to boost your energy for more fulfilling workdays.   You'll Learn: 1) The surprising root of our energy problem 2) The tiny change that massively boosts productivity 3) A powerful way to lower stress and find clarity   About Chris: Author and global event speaker, Chris has over 25 year’s experience in coaching, and counts multi-nationals such as ITV and Sky amongst the clients he's helped transform their business, from a personal level up. He has interviewed senior business leaders including Apple's Steve Wozniak and regularly coaches on leadership style at global events like Leadercast. Chris recently created a new social enterprise programmed called Talk It Out, which has been proven to help reduce stress levels and increase self-awareness. Chris’ book: How to Have Kick-Ass Ideas: Shake Up Your Business, Shake Up Your Life Chris’ site: Barez-Brown.com Chris’ program: TalkItOut.org Chris’ company: UppingYourElvis.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Study: “Stanford study finds walking improves creativity” Personality: Wim Hof Personality: Nick Littlehales   Thank you Sponsors! Babbel. Speak a new language with confidence with the top language learning app. Buy three months and get three free at babbel.com with promo code AWESOME2019. Finance Pal. Streamline and manage all your accounting needs. Free trial available at FinancePal.com/awesome    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep527 

Writing Coach Daphne Gray-Grant offers practical tips to accelerate and improve your writing.   You'll Learn: 1) The biggest mistake people make when writing 2) Why outlines don’t work—and what does 3) Top do’s and don’ts for engaging writing   About Daphne: Daphne Gray-Grant grew up in newspapers: her parents owned a struggling weekly where she worked from the age of 16. Eventually, she left the family business to become a senior editor at a major metropolitan daily. After the birth of her triplet children in 1994, she became a communications consultant, and writing and editing coach. Author of the books 8 1/2 Steps to Writing Faster, Better and Your Happy First Draft, Daphne has been coaching writing and blogging since 2006. Daphne’s website: PublicationCoach.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Technique: Pomodoro Software: Count Wordsworth Software: Hemingway Editor Tool: Star Trek: The Next Generation Engine Idling White Noise Book: The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done by Piers Steel Book: The Now Habit by Neil Fiore Book: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg Previous episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom Previous episode: 052: Mind Management for Productivity with David Kadavy Previous episode: 418: Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Productivity with Rahaf Harfoush   Thank you, Sponsors! SideTrak. Work with two displays anywhere, anytime. Get 10% off at sidetrak.com/discount/awesome. Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep526 

Christine Clapp shares best practices for preparing and delivering engaging presentations.   You'll Learn: 1) The most common mistake in presentation preparation 2) The five S’s of confident speakers 3) How to eliminate filler words   About Christine: Christine Clapp is the author of Presenting at Work: A Guide to Public Speaking in Professional Contexts and the president of Spoken with Authority, a Washington, D.C.-based presentation skills consultancy that includes a team of six expert coaches. Through training programs and coaching engagements, Christine and her team help professionals at law firms, corporations, associations, and non-profit organizations build the confidence to connect and the capacity to lead. Christine holds two degrees in communication: a bachelor’s degree from Willamette University, and a master’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. She also taught public speaking to undergraduate and graduate students at The George Washington University for thirteen years. Christine’s book: Presenting at Work: A Guide to Public Speaking in Professional Contexts, with Bjørn F. Stillion Southard Tool: Speech Outline Tool Christine’s website: SpokenWithAuthority.com Christine’s Twitter: @christineclapp Christine’s LinkedIn: Christine Clapp   Resources mentioned in the show: Article: “How the Voice Persuades” by Alex B. Van Zant and Jonah Berger Book: Rhetoric by Aristotle Book: “Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences by Nancy Duarte Book: slide:ology: The ARt and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte Book: Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence by Barbara McAfee Book: Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds by Carmine Gallo Book: TED Talks: The Official Guide to Public Speaking by Chris Anderson Organization: Toastmasters International Sketch: Shy Ronnie, Saturday Night Live (NSFW) Previous episode: 505: How to Make Data Inspire Action with Nancy Duarte Previous episode: 307: Persuasive Speaking with Carmine Gallo   Thank you, Sponsors! Brooklinen. Enjoy award-winning sheets at an impressive price. Get 10% off and free shipping with promo code awesome. brooklinen.com/awesome Babbel. Speak a new language with confidence with the top language learning app. Buy three months and get three free at babbel.com with promo code AWESOME2019.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep525

Millionaire Fund Manager & Investor's Success Lessons In episode 224 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview a highly successful fund manager and investor Marc Faber. Marc Faber is the Editor and Publisher of the “Gloom, Boom & Doom Report”, successful multi-asset investor and hedge fund manager. Marc is not accepting new clients but he still manages large amounts of funds for clients. >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Marc Feber and how he got to where he is now 00:41 Mark main investment focus 04:11 The work you have to do when you run an independent trading business 04:46 Why Marc started to write his own newsletter, even before he went independent 05:45 How Marc learned to invest and trading 08:19 What is an "attractive" chart for Marc 13:16 Marc's thoughts on china investing 16:23 Could countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, etc. could develop as China did in the 70's to today? 19:08 New video in our successfully Trading Forex in 2020 Series with Pepperstone 21:07 What are Marc's thoughts on Thailand 22:01 Why Marc prefers investing in stocks instead of currencies 26:48 Marc's advice for people wanting to start their own fund 30:45 How investors choose an investment manager/ account manager 34:49 How to present your trading to investors 37:58 How to deal with "bad" clients 43:24 Turning down clients when starting 46:52 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned New video in our successfully Trading Forex in 2020 Series with Pepperstone DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Mark Faber! Gloomboomdoom.com What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

John DiJulius shares his expert tips for quickly building lasting emotional ties.   You'll Learn: 1) Four touchpoints that effectively build rapport 2) The subtle ways you’re killing the conversation 3) How to go from indifferent to curious   About John: John is the authority on World-Class customer experience. He is an international consultant, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of five customer service books. His newest book, The Relationship Economy: Building Stronger Customer Connections in The Digital Age could not be timelier in the world we are living in. John has worked with companies such as The Ritz-Carlton, Lexus, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Nestlé, Marriott Hotels, PwC, Celebrity Cruises, Anytime Fitness, Progressive Insurance, Harley-Davidson, Chick-fil-A, and many more. John’s book: The Relationship Economy: Building Stronger Customer Connections in the Digital Age John’s TED Talk: “Meet as Strangers, Leave as Friends” John’s website: TheDijuliusGroup.com John’s email: John@dijuliusgroup.com   Items mentioned in the show: Book: Everything I Know About Business I Learned from Monopoly by Alan Axelrod Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Book: From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America by Howard Schultz Previous Episode: 150: Expressing Radical Candor with Kim Scott   Thank You, Sponsor! Honeybook. Save time on the admin of your business so you can do more of what you love. Get 50% off your first year at HoneyBook.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep524 

You'll Learn: 1) Top 3 tactics for noise survival 2) The problem with multitasking and what to do instead 3) How to train yourself to say no   About Joe: Joe McCormack founded and serves as managing director and president of The Sheffield Company, an award-winning boutique agency. A passionate leader, he started The BRIEF Lab, a subsidiary of Sheffield, in 2013 after years dedicated to developing and delivering a unique curriculum on strategic narratives for U.S. Army Special Operations Command. He speaks at diverse industry and client forums on the topics of messaging, storytelling, change, leadership, and focus. Book: “Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus" Website: TheBriefLab.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Book: "Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History" by Erik Larson Book: "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World" by William McRaven Play:  "Waiting for Godot" Speech: University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral McRaven Term: Elusive 600   Thank You, Sponsors! Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME Babbel. Speak a new language with confidence with the top language learning app. Buy three months and get three free at babbel.com with promo code AWESOME2019. Finance Pal. Streamline and manage all your accounting needs. Free trial available at FinancePal.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep522

What It Takes To Get Funded by The 5%ers In episode 223 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview Trader and Prop firm founder Gil Ben Hur. Gil is the founder of The 5%ers prop firm. They are an online prop firm who looks to fund the top 5% of traders. They differentiate from other prop firms by giving you live capital from day 1 and allowing any trading style and having a 6 months evaluation program so short and long term traders can prove their skills to earn a funded account. >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity" 00:46 How Gil started to trade, the full story 02:26 How The5%ers Fund got formed 11:00 What is The5%ers Fund exactly 12:38 What obstacles did Gil face when building The5%ers 13:31 How to gain trust as an online Prop firm 15:55 How to get funded by The5%ers - step by step rules 17:59 Where does the money to fund the traders come from 21:36 Why are the rules strict for the prop firm 22:24 Common traits of successful funded traders 25:11 Key factors differentiating The5%ers from the other prop firms 26:46 Why restricting trading styles is a bad idea 29:28 Gil's philosophy around trading 31:27 Where to find Gil and The5%ers 35:03 How the future looks for The5%ers 35:48 What is the motivation behind The5%ers 37:32 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned The5%ers Prop Firm (get a $25 rebate on the 52K evaluation) DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Gil Ben Hur! The5%ers Prop Firm Email What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Dr. Roger Firestien shares his simple method for generating more original ideas.   You'll Learn: 1) The four guidelines for generating ideas 2) Why silly warm ups seriously help brainstorming 3) The magic number for creative ideas   About Roger: Dr. Roger Firestien has taught more people to lead the creative process than anyone else in the world. By applying Roger’s work in creativity: Clorox solved a 77-year-old problem in 15 minutes; General Motors came up with a $1.50 solution that saved the company $50,000 a week; Mead Paper developed a world-class line of products and saved $500,000 a year; Called “The Gold Standard” of creativity training by his clients, he has presented programs in creativity to over 600 organizations nationally and internationally. Roger’s latest book Create in a Flash: A Leader's Recipe for Breakthrough Innovation provides techniques to grow personal and team capacity for tackling tough challenges and recession proofing any business. Book: Create in a Flash: A Leader's Recipe for Breakthrough Innovation Book site: CreateInAFlashBook.com Roger’s website: RogerFirestien.com   Thank you Sponsors! Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome Alitu.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep521

Charlie Gilkey discusses how to deal with the obstacles that derail your important projects   You'll Learn: 1) The magic number for projects 2) Signs that a project truly matters to you 3) When and how to say no to your family, friends, and bosses   About Charlie: Charlie Gilkey is an author, entrepreneur, philosopher, Army veteran, and renowned productivity expert. Founder of Productive Flourishing, Gilkey helps professional creatives, leaders, and changemakers take meaningful action on work that matters. His new book is Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done. Charlie’s book: Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done Charlie’s book site: StartFinishingBook.com Charlie’s website: ProductiveFlourishing.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Study: The Marshmallow Test Product: AlphaSmart Neo2 Documentary: Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates | Netflix Official Book: Tao Te Ching by Laozi Past episode: 080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan   Thank you Sponsors! SideTrak. Work with two displays anywhere, anytime. Get 10% off at sidetrak.com/discount/awesome. StoryWorth. Preserve and pass on memories with StoryWorth. Get $20 off by going to StoryWorth.com/awesome Finance Pal. Streamline and manage all your accounting needs. Free trial available at FinancePal.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep520

You'll Learn: 1) The surprising cost of avoiding conflict 2) Eight crucial steps for productive disagreement 3) What to do when you disagree with your boss   About Buster: Buster Benson is an entrepreneur and a former product leader at Amazon, Twitter, Slack, and Patreon. He's now editor of and writer for the Better Humans publication on Medium, creator of 750Words.com which brings private journaling to a safe place on the web, and developer of Fruitful Zone, an online platform facilitating healthy discourse. He is also author of the Cognitive Bias cheat sheet with over one million reads. Buster’s book: “Why Are We Yelling: The Art of Productive Disagreement” Tool: “The Cognitive Bias Codex” Buster’s Twitter: @buster Buster’s website: BusterBenson.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Study: “Normalizing trust: Participants’ immediately post‐hoc explanations of behaviour in Milgram's ‘obedience’” experiments by Matthew M. Hollander and Jason Turowetz Book: How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell Book: The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron   Thank you Sponsors! Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME Policygenius helps you shop for life insurance in under two minutes. Check them out at Policygenius.com.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep519 

Trading Success Story From The Pit In episode 222 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview Market Wizard, full-time trader and ex-hedge fund manager Linda Raschke. Linda, while being extremely good at scalping the markets, has a very interesting story of how she went from trading at a physical exchange to moving on her own and then starting a hedge fund. She recently published her book titled "Trading Sardines: Lessons in the Markets from a Lifelong Trader" available on her website https://lindaraschke.net >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... How did Linda start her trading career 01:51 1 important thing that Linda learned early in her career 04:50 What Linda learned about herself while writing her new book 09:19 Why Linda has so many notebooks full of texts from her trading 10:50 How different traders go around "Journalling" their trade ideas and notes 13:35 How did Linda build her own Hedge Fund 14:58 How themes changed and Linda adapted to it on the institutional space 16:37 The new trends for trading and managing money (OPM) 18:13 Linda's advice for people who want to manage money for others 19:24 What investors look for when approaching a money manager 21:35 Linda´s daily habits - What keeps her at the top level 22:54 How does Linda manage to trade the full US session? 24:12 Linda's trading style 25:08 Why Linda doesn't care about "missing" trades 28:48 The reality fo developing an edge on the markets 30:52 The great value of experience in the markets 34:17 Where to find Linda 37:20 What is in Linda's future 39:58 Linda's top advice for traders - "It's an endurance game" 41:58 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Trading Sardines (Linda's new book) DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Linda Raschke! LindaRaschke.net What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky explains why we often make disastrous decisions—and how to make smarter ones.   You'll Learn: 1) The biggest decision-making mistake people make 2) Three handy debiasing techniques 3) Five questions to guide everyday decisions   About Gleb Known as the Disaster Avoidance Expert, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky protects leaders from disasters by developing the most effective decision-making strategies via his consulting, coaching, and training firm Disaster Avoidance Experts. A cognitive neuroscientist and behavioral economist, Dr. Tsipursky writes for Inc., Time, and CNBC. A best-selling author, his new book, available on Amazon and in book stores everywhere, is Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters.  Gleb’s book: Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters (Avoid Terrible Advice, Cognitive Biases, and Poor Decisions) Gleb’s website: DisasterAvoidanceExperts.com Gleb’s email: gleb@disasteravoidanceexperts.com Gleb’s LinkedIn: Dr. Gleb Tsipursky   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Trello Book: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman   Thank you Sponsors! SideTrak. Work with two displays anywhere, anytime. Get 10% off at sidetrak.com/discount/awesome. Young Investors Society. Help the next generation make wise financial decisions at yis.org.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep518

Tim Campos discusses how he doubled Facebook’s productivity—and how to double your own.   You'll Learn: 1) The secret to how Tim doubled Facebook's productivity 2) The biggest mistake people make with their calendars 3) The two kinds of time professionals have   About Tim Tim Campos doubled productivity for Facebook while he was Chief Information Officer between 2010 and 2016. Now, Tim runs Woven. Woven is a digital calendar that helps people get the most out of their time while studying the analytics behind how we’re using our time. Tim’s Twitter: @tcampos Tim’s website: Woven   Resources mentioned in the show: Software: Zapier Documentary: Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivityby David Allen Book: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt Previous episode: 015: David Allen, The World’s Leading Authority on Productivity Previous episode: 482: David Allen Returns with the 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity   Thank you Sponsors! Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome FabFitFun. Get $10 off your curated subscription box delivering happiness with the best in beauty, fashion, home, wellness, and tech with the promo code BEAWESOME   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep517

The Best Price Action Trader In The World In episode 221 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down for a 2nd time with price action trader & scalper Al Brooks. Al is an absolute legend when it comes to price action. He wrote several books on his findings after studying and trading price action for several years. >> Watch the video recording! Watch my first interview with Al Brooks (2 years ago) In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Al Brooks and what he does 00:46 How was Al's transition to becoming a full-time trader 04:00 What has changed for Al in the past 3 years (since the last interview) 05:56 Is every market the same? or do they have their own "personalities"? 08:36 New Video Series announcement with Pepperstone 09:56 Al tells what is that attracts traders to Price Action 11:04 How Al developed overactivity in the markets 13:17 How do you keep working even when not getting immediate results 15:32 Most traders are better off letting their systems work instead of micromanaging them 21:29 What trading style Al prefers (scalping vs swing trading) 23:37 What is the best way to learn Price Action today 26:29 How to learn and research price action patterns to learn 30:00 Al Brooks experience with Trading Mentors 34:25 Even if you get a good mentor what they do has to suit your personality 41:48 What does a day in Al's life look like as a trader 44:17 Where can you find Al Brooks 48:02 Al Brooks top advice for traders 48:49 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned New Video Series with Pepperstone Brooks Trading Course DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Al Brooks! Brooks Trading Course Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Youtube What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

David Wood shares his process for making difficult conversations more manageable.   You'll Learn: 1) What makes difficult conversations so difficult 2) The four-step blueprint for tackling difficult conversations 3) The simplest way to receive more quality feedback   About David After life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 Companies, David built the world's largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for "life coaching."   He wants every human to play the best game they possibly can in work AND life and to have zero-regrets when they die. David coaches both high performing leaders, and soon-to-be-released prison inmates, to higher levels of Truth, Daring and Caring. David’s podcast: Tough Conversations with David Wood David’s website: PlayForReal.life Tool: David’s four-step blueprint   Resources mentioned in the show: Book: Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie Personality: Byron Katie Term: Somatic sequencing   Thank you Sponsors! Brooklinen. Enjoy award-winning sheets at an impressive price. Get 10% off and free shipping with promo code awesome. brooklinen.com/awesome Honeybook. Save time on the admin of your business so you can do more of what you love. Get 50% off your first year at HoneyBook.com/awesome EverlyWell provides easy at-home health test kits for food sensitivity, metabolism and 30 other things! Save 15% at EverylyWell.com/Awesome.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep516

Susan Fowler explains what we get wrong about motivation and how to make the shifts to master it.   You'll Learn: 1) Major misconceptions about motivation 2) The three keys to mastering your motivation 3) An overlooked leadership practice to improve engagement   About Susan Susan Fowler is dedicated to helping others master their motivation and achieve their highest aspirations. A sought-after speaker, consultant, and motivation coach, she has shared her message on optimal motivation and thriving together in all fifty states and over forty countries. Susan is the bestselling author of Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work... and What Does, and coauthor of Self Leadership and The One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard. Her latest book, Master Your Motivation: Three Scientific Truths for Achieving Your Goals, released last June. Susan is also a professor in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program at the University of San Diego. Susan’s book: Master Your Motivation: Three Scientific Truths for Achieving Your Goals Susan’s website: www. SusanFowler.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Book: Handbook of Self-Determination Research by Edward L. Deci & Richard M. Ryan Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl   Thank you Sponsors! Liquid I.V. Hydrate better conveniently and naturally. Save 25% with the promo code AWESOME.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep515

Professional poker player Alec Torelli shares his tips for making wise decisions during high-stakes situations.   You'll Learn: 1) How to keep emotions from overtaking logic 2) When to go with your gut 3) How to better read people and situations   About Alec: Alec Torelli is a professional high stakes poker player turned digital entrepreneur and keynote speaker, who shares how the lessons he learned from poker can be applied to life and business. Alec is the founder of Conscious Poker, a popular poker training platform, and after spending the last 14 years making decisions for hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single hand, he now gives talks in which he dissects the anatomy of decision making to help others hone the way they make choices. Alec’s blog: AlecTorelli.com Alec’s Instagram: @alectorelli Alec’s Twitter: @AlecTorelli Alec’s website: ConsciousPoker.com Alec’s YouTube: Conscious Poker   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Blinkist App: SaneBox App: Trello App: Waking Up Video: “Why Meditation Made Me A Bad Person – Weekly Wisdom Episode 8” by Jay Shetty Book: Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke Book: The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by Timothy Gallwey Book: Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment by Tal Ben-Shahar Book: The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life by Tal Ben-Shahar Previous episode: 281: Making Better Decisions by Thinking in Bets with Annie Duke   Thank you Sponsors! Prezi. Enhance your presentations. 2-week free trial available at prezi.com/awesome. ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/htba   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep514 

Don't Rush The Trading Process & You'll Succeed In episode 220 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview Raja Zahoor known as WicksDontLie online. Raja is a Forex day trader who focuses on trading with the trend. He had very interesting advice on how you too can succeed as a full-time Forex trader. >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... "If you remove emotions from every position, it becomes really easy" 00:40 How did Raja Zahoor start to trade 01:40 What were Raja Motivations to get into trading 03:02 What learning curve Raja have to go through to become successful 04:40 Which was the turning point in Raja's trading? 06:42 How Raja determined which were the best times to trade for him, and how he stuck to them 10:29 How your trading times will depend on your lifestyle and personality 12:48 Why Raja prefers day trading over swing trading 14:44 SPONSOR: Soft4FX (manual backtesting software for MT4) 16:27 What is Raja's current trading style 17:37 Which markets Raja is focusing his trading on 19:26 Which challenges Raja faced in his transition from part-time to full-time trading 20:58 Some of the times in which Raja changed his trading because of the psychological effects of living from your trading 24:26 How do you make sure that emotions don't affect your trading too much 26:23 How did Raja find his trading personality and made tweaks to his trading 30:28 Raja's piece of advice for struggling traders 34:04 Where to find Raja 36:32 How the future looks for Raja 37:13 Raja's motivation for all he does 38:24 Raja's top piece of advice for traders 39:35 And much more!   What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned SPONSOR: Soft4FX (manual backtesting software for MT4) DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Pepperstone (special signup offer) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Raja Zahoor! Youtube Instagram What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

The Power Of Compounding ft. Alejandro In episode 219 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with Alejandro to talk about the power of compounding. Compounding is a great tool that has been used by legendary investors and the richest people in the world to grow their fortunes. Compounding is best seen over long periods, but in trading, there are more ways to compound your returns and grow your capital. In this live recording, we will be showing you just how much compounding can change your trading results in the long run. We will also show you ways to increase your account even faster using other people's money and we will answer your questions about trading. Ready...? Let's get started !!   >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... A quick background of Alejandro, our DesireToTRADE partner 00:17 What is compounding (the basics) 02:24 Why you should use a growth plan or compounding 5:25 Viewer questions: Would you take a larger risk in a trade with more "confirmation"? 09:00 How much of our trading is algo vs manual? 13:46 What type of % return per month do professionals do? 15:27 The difference between compounding and simple interest and money management 18:30 The power of compounding 25:10 Other methods of "compounding" in trading (frow your account exponentially) 27:09 Etienne recaps the power of compounding in 3 points 30:05 Viewer questions: How to stop missing trades for your trading strategies (discretionary and systematic) 31:10 How do you decide when you are ready to go live and trade for a living 34:16 When trading algos should you modify or stop them for news events or let them run? 40:25 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Grow your Trading Capital Earn up to 100K USD in Trading Capital by taking the FTMO challenge. (Use our link to get a 5% discount)  The5ers (prop firm) AxiSelect (a trader funding program of AxiTrader) Mentioned Videos: How to Draw SUPPORT and RESISTANCE Zones: step-by-step approach! Charts and Images discussed   BB R Algo Portfolio Backtest Results 18:30 BB R Algo Portfolio Compounding Backtest DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Alejandro Pérez! Email Twitter Desire To TRADE Academy What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Todd Davis explains why people are bad at managing—and what to do about it.    You'll Learn: 1) Where most managers fail 2) How to overcome the fear of feedback 3) A productivity hack to keep your week from spiraling   About Todd Todd Davis has been with FranklinCovey for more than two decades and serves as the chief people officer. As the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work, Todd has delivered keynote presentations and speeches around the globe, including at the renowned World Business Forum. Todd has been featured in Inc. magazine, Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review. He and his family reside in Holladay, Utah. Todd’s book: Everyone Deserves A Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, with Scott Jeffrey Miller and Victoria Roos Olsson Company: FranklinCovey   Resources mentioned in the show: Tool: Time management matrix App: Blinkist Study: 2019 Global Human Capital Trends Report by Deloitte Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey Book: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin Previous episode: 490: Uncovering Your Why and Bringing It to Work with Justin Jones-Fosu Previous episode: 436: How to hack your time and motivation wisely—and when not to—with Joseph Reagle   Thank you Sponsors! FabFitFun. Get $10 off your curated subscription box delivering happiness with the best in beauty, fashion, home, wellness, and tech with the promo code BEAWESOME Liquid I.V. Hydrate better conveniently and naturally. Save 25% with the promo code AWESOME.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep509

Ron Price delivers insights on how to build your character and grow your influence to unlock your full leadership potential.   You'll Learn: 1) The four keys to landing your next promotion 2) Two approaches to getting excellent feedback 3) How to get others to listen to you   About Ron Ron Price is an internationally recognized business advisor, executive coach, speaker, and author. Known for his creative and systematic thinking, business versatility, and practical optimism, Ron has worked in 15 countries and served in almost every level of executive management over the past 40 years. Ron’s Book: Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact Ron’s Website: Price-Associates.com   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Evernote App: Reminders Audio books: Audible Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Changeby Stephen Covey   Thank you Sponsors! Four Sigmatic. Give your brain a boost with superfood mushroom coffee with half the caffeine and double the mental clarity. Save 15% at foursigmatic.com/awesome. Charles & Colvardprovides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep508

How To Recover From Your First Drawdown In episode 218 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I share with you how I had my 1st drawdown in the Forex market and what steps I took to get out of it.   >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Into to the podcast and updates on Etienne's trading 00:15 How Etienne's 1st drawdown happened? 03:01 Factors that lead to the drawdown 05:19 Different timezones 05:19 New strategy / Changing strategies 05:47 Lack of quality trading opportunities 06:34 Peer / Self-pressure to take trades -> take lower quality trades 07:11 Handling my 1st drawdown 07:55 Coming out of the drawdown 08:44 How to get out of your drawdowns 10:01 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Desire To TRADE Academy  DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Pepperstone (special signup offer) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Nancy Duarte explains how to combine data with story structures to create inspiring presentations.   You'll Learn: 1) The three-act structure of data 2) The true hero of your presentation 3) How to make magical moments for your audience   About Nancy: Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, and on CNN. Her firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. As a persuasion expert, she cracked the code for effectively incorporating story patterns into business communications. She’s written five best-selling books, four of which have won awards. She’s been ranked #1 on a list of the World’s Top 30 Communication Professionals.  Nancy’s book: DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story Nancy’s book: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations Nancy’s LinkedIn: Nancy Duarte Nancy’s Twitter: @NancyDuarte Nancy’s TED Talk: The secret structure of great talks Nancy’s company Twitter: @duarte Nancy’s website: www.duarte.com Term: Slidedocs   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Pocket Talk: Steve Jobs introduces the iPhone Talk: PopTech 2009: Michael Pollan Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini Book: The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins Book: Ownership Thinking: How to End Entitlement and Create a Culture of Accountability, Purpose, and Profit by Brad Harris   Thank you Sponsors! Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome Honeybook. Save time on the admin of your business so you can do more of what you love. Get 50% off your first year at HoneyBook.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep505

Karl Staib shares how gratitude leads to a more pleasant and productive work life.   You'll Learn: 1) How gratitude improves productivity 2) How to cut negativity and boost gratitude 3) How to find more energy for your goals   About Karl: Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in the top 10 for best places to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at BringGratitude.com. Karl’s book: Bring Gratitude: Feel Joyful Again With Bite-Sized Mindset Practices Karl’s website: BringGratitude.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Study: The Science Of Gratitude: How Being Thankful Makes Us Happier – David DeSteno Book: Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward L. Deci and Richard Flaste Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor Book: Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride by David DeSteno Book: Siddhartha by Herman Hess Previous episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD Previous episode: 357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod   Thank you Sponsors! ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. You can try them for free at Ziprecruiter.com/HTBA Zapier. Save an average of 40 hours a month by automating tasks with zapier.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep504

Full-Time Traders With Uncommon Yet Powerful Advice! In episode 217 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne is joined by two other full-time traders and good friends. Michael Toma and Alejandro Perez are part of the Desire To Trade Team. They help students crush their trading goals inside the Desire To Trade Academy. They are both experts in their field! Michael is a pro at risk management while Alejandro knows a lot about algorithmic trading. >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Alejandro and what is his background 00:46à Who is Michael Toma and what is his background 01:56 Mike's top piece of advice for developing traders 03:07 Alejandro's top advice for developing traders 04:11 Etienne's top advice for developing traders 05:02 What are the value and use of different chart types (Renko, candlesticks, Range, Heikin-Ashi)  04:43 Viewer question: How much should you risk per trade?  14:06 How Alejandro develop his current trading style  16:18 How Mike develop his current trading style 24:50 Viewer question: ShuouldI perfect 1 strategy or expand to others? 28:45 Viewer question: What drawdown should I expect if I want to make 1% of profits per day? 36:41 Viewer question:  How is Mike trading and working with options? 40:09 The biggest challenge with Mike's optios trading 43:12 Where to find the Desire To Trade Team and learn from us 44:35 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Desire To TRADE Academy  DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (special signup offer) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Stu Heinecke shares unorthodox approaches to win the attention of strangers.   You'll Learn: 1) The simple trick to exceeding a 100% response rate 2) Do’s and don’ts for composing your personal messages 3) How to turn executive assistants into allies   About Stu: Dubbed by the American Marketing Association the “Father of Contact Marketing,” Stu Heinecke is a Wall Street Journal cartoonist, hall of fame-nominated marketer and the bestselling author of How to Get a Meeting with Anyone (2016) and Get the Meeting! (10-2019). Stu is also the founder of Cartoonists.org, a group of WSJ and New Yorker cartoonists who donate their art to help charities raise funds. Stu’s book: Get the Meeting!: An Illustrative Contact Marketing Playbook Stu’s book: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone: The Untapped Selling Power of Contact Marketing Stu’s LinkedIn: Stu Heinecke Stu’s editorial cartoon: “Roland! You’re acting like a Democrat!” Stu’s website: StuHeinecke.com Stu’s podcast: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone    Resources mentioned in the show: Study: Koko (gorilla) Website: Seamless.AI Software: x.ai Software: Zoom Software: Spiro.ai Book: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues: A Novel by Tom Robbins Book: Innovators Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen   Thank you Sponsors! ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/htba Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill down to $15 a month at mintmobile.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep503

Special 200+ Interviews Of Highly Successful Traders In episode 216 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with Michael Toma to look back to the 200+ podcasts and 500 trading Vlogs that I made in these past years since starting DesireToRADE. We look at some of the best interviews as well as my journey developing the podcast and my own as a trader. Big thanks to all of you for listening to the podcast and watching the Vlogs, without all of you this would not be possible. Now let's get right into this special episode!! >> Watch the video special! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Welcome to the 500th Vlog and 200+ trader interviews at Desire To Trade 00:18 Did you ever expect to get to 500 vlogs and 200+ trader interviews? 00:56 Some of the interviews that Etienne really wanted and worked hard to get into the podcast 02:37 The value of listening to a variety of themes 03:19 On how to manage making vlogs, trading, and interviews on over 28 countries 04:51 How the vlogs are made (all the work and time that comes into each video) 6:15 Etienne's self thaught progress for making and editing the vlogs 07:52 Michael Toma's top 5 traders from the podcast 08:40 Navin Prithyani 08:55 Houston Truong 09:55 Mandi Pour Rafsendjani 11:01 Jerremy Newsome 12:16 Karen Foo 13:46 How Etienne's trading evolved thanks to the Desire To Trade Podcast 15:11 What are Etienne's plans for the future 16:10 What is Etienne most proud of from the journey of making the Desire To Trade podcast 19:40 The importance of meeting other traders to improve 20:24 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Top Interviews from the DTT Podcast: Navin Prithyani : https://youtu.be/i9WbeAgRUDE Houston Truong : https://youtu.be/G2QePnYQBBY Mandi Pour Rafsendjani : https://youtu.be/pslHHqBjjDM Jerremy Newsome : https://youtu.be/8KMDuBCFlds Karen Foo : https://youtu.be/bIWwxYF-2HQ   DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Pepperstone (special signup offer) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

How To Get Funded In Forex In episode 215 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview Forex trader and co-founder of FTMO Otakar Suffner. Here is a short intro by Otakar: “My name is Otakar Suffner. I am the co-founder of a young and ambitious company, which searches and financially supports trading talent in financial markets. Before starting the Project FTMO, I myself have traded full-time for about three years until I decided to fully commit to FTMO. Besides working, I love to spend time with my family and friends.” Earn up to 100K USD in Trading Capital by taking the FTMO challenge. (Use our link to get a 5% discount) >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Otakar and what's the story behind FTMO 01:25 How they got the idea of starting a prop firm 02:53 What Otakar trades and does in his daily analysis 04:53 What makes FTMO the best online prop firm to apply for 09:25 What is the process a trader needs to do to get funded by FTMO 12:40 Where you can check the stories of some FTMO funded traders 15:09 FTMO funded traders profit split 16:45 Where does the money FTMO gives traders come frim 17:28 Otakar advise for traders interested in getting funded 18:56 What is the thing that most people complain about 21:14 What people love the most of FTMO 22:13 Where to find Otakar 22:58 FTMO goal for the future 23:21 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Earn up to 100K USD in Trading Capital by taking the FTMO challenge. (Use our link to get a 5% discount) FTMO Blog   DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Otakar Suffner! FTMO Website Twitter Facebook What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Swing Trading Algorithm: How We Built & Made It Profitable! ft. Alejandro Pérez In episode 214 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with Alejandro to talk about the story and process we went through developing our algo portfolio and more specifically the BB R  Trading Algo.   >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Topic intro 00:22 Why Etienne needed an algo 01:10 How we got to work together 04:51 Story of the Trading Assistant development 08:09 Difficulties and issues we found along the way 10:04 SPONSOR: Soft4FX (manual backtesting software for MT4) 17:05 How we determined that something worked or not in the algo18:15 How to make sure your algo is trading as it should 20:26 The importance in testing and letting go when developing a strategy 25:00 Learn from the masters and then make it yours 26:54 How Alejandro learned to code for himself 28:28 Mixing Human discretion with Algo trading (this is what top prop firms are doing) 35:13 Example results from the BB Reversal algo portfolio  42:27 The value of compounding in a portfolio 46:07 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned FXPro Quant App (free algo builder) TickDataSuite (high-quality data for algo backtest on MT4) MT4 ReportManager SPONSOR: Soft4FX (manual backtesting software for MT4) Charts and Images discussed Telegram Alert Example 8:40 BB R Algo Portfolio Backtest Results 42:27 BB R Algo Portfolio Compounding Backtest 46:07   DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Pepperstone (special signup offer) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Alejandro Pérez! Email Twitter Desire To TRADE Academy What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Ultimate Full-Time Trading Truths & Motivation In episode 213 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview full-time Forex trader Merlin De Santis whom I met in Bangkok, Thailand and more recently in his trader villa in Bali. Merlin is a young entrepreneur who started a business when he was 18. He was introduced to forex trading by his friends and since then he was hooked. He sold his business to pursue trading and he now spends most of his time traveling, trading and meeting traders around the world. His learning path was not easy, while he made lots of money at the start he quickly lost it all and realized the reality of trading. From there he has been working hard developing as a trader and improving constantly, leaving the trading lifestyle.   >> Watch the video interview! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Merlin De Santis and where he comes from 00:37 How did Merlin start to trade 01:35 What Merlin did to learn and improve his trading 04:15 How to approach people to meet and learn from them 05:11 How does Merlin trading style look like 07:12 How to actually follow your trading plan 10:04 How Merlin recommends developing your own trading plan 13:24 What is the Trading Avatar 17:35 The reason why Merlin travels so much 19:20 How Merlin handles trading while traveling 21:06 What are Merlin's plans for the future 22:27 What is the role of spirituality in trading 24:12 Where can you find Merlin De Santis 25:37 What is ALIVE and the motivation for it 27:14 Merlin's top piece of advice for aspiring traders 29:55 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Merlin De Santis? Instagram What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Prop Firm Trading & Performing Like A Pro In episode 212 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down for a 2nd time with Mike Bellafiore, the co-founder of SMB Capital, a well-known proprietary trading firm based in New York, USA. Mike is also the author of One Good Trade: Inside the Highly Competitive World of Proprietary Trading and The PlayBook: An Inside Look at How to Think Like a Professional Trader. SMB Capital’s trader-training program was highlighted in the TV documentary Wall Street Warriors. His firm has appeared regularly on CNBC’s Fast Money, CNNMoney, Bloomberg, and Fox Business. I first heard of Mike Bellafiore and SMB Capital through Mike's first book called One Good Trade. It describes how things are done in a proprietary trading firm and provides real stories of traders who had or hadn't what it took to thrive in this world of trading. I highly recommend the book! Mike has a lot of experience working with traders and came to understand what made them successful. He also knows what the learning process looks like for a trader.   As some of you may know Mike and SMB Capital help sponsor Traders4ACause which is a charitable organization focused on value. They make a yearly conference in Las Vegas in which all proceeds are donated to a set of charities. If you want to assist to the next event, get great trading related value and networking and help a good cause you can check out the event, register and donate at: https://traders4acause.org/   >> Watch the video interview! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Mike Bellafiore and what has he and SMB done since the last interview 00:33 How the whole ambient and culture of SMB encourages traders to continues improvement (concrete steps they take to improve every day) 06:05 How SMB use technology to improve their discretionary trading 07:41 How Mike and SMB are implementing algorithms and technology into a trading desk 10:44 How to implement a hybrid approach to automated trading 16:24 What does it take for someone to be hired by a prop firm like SMB 20:05 What type of traders do Mike and SMB like to see in prospective traders 28:02 Incredible level of investment into new talent at SMB: "We give everything we got to those people" 33:05 Great traders may not always be "traditionally" talented 33:42 The importance of measuring trading performance and process 36:14 The biggest mistake Mike sees traders make 40:57 Should a trader copy other trader's style or make their own? 43:42 Where you can find Mike Bellafiore 45:58 Which is Mike's vision for the future 46:45 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned The PlayBook: An Inside Look at How to Think Like a Professional Trader One Good Trade: Inside the Highly Competitive World of Proprietary Trading Traders4ACause Anual Charity Conference  Past Interview: Trade With Market Edge & Stick To One Good Trade DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended broker: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Mike Bellafiore? E-mail Twitter SMB Capital Website  SMB Capital Youtube What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

How To Trade The Daily Chart In Forex (from a pro trader!) In episode 208 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down for a 2nd time with Rob Colville (aka The Lazy Trader) to discuss how he is trading daily charts in the Forex market. Rob trades exclusively on the daily and weekly time frames. His goal is to have the life he desires first.   Register to Exclusive Trader Masterclass ft. Rob Colville Are you ready for it? Watch the video interview! In This Episode, You'll Learn... Who is Rob Colville and what he does 01:00 The importance of using higher timeframe charts for freedom 02:09 What are the steps to start trading the higher timeframes 04:08 How can someone trading the weekly chart be more profitable than someone trading intraday 06:28 How to handle the small number of trades that one takes with a weekly timeframe trading 11:10 Why Rob would use the same strategies on the higher and lower timeframes 13:27 Sponsor: Soft4FX (manual backtesting software for MT4) 16:38 How Rob uses scaling into trades to for increased profits 17:48 What type of patterns Rob trades 19:29 Moving you SL vs scaling out of a trade 21:20 How to use your "free" time obtained from trading the weekly charts 22:54 Why Rob doesn't trade penny stocks 25:16 How to more easily understand major Support/Resistance areas in charts 27:24 What are Robs's students biggest mistakes while developing (being too lazy) 31:22 How Rob and Etienne keep consistency in trading while traveling 32:29 Where can you find Rob 36:55 Joint webinar announcement (sign up here!) 37:26 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned SPONSOR: Soft4FX (manual backtesting software for MT4) DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended broker: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) DesireToTRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Rob Colville? E-mail The Lazy Trader website Register to Exclusive Trader Masterclass ft. Rob Colville What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

 Full-Time Forex Trader Q&A In episode 208 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I am joined by Alejandro from the DesireToTRADE Team to answer your questions about trading. Are you ready for it? Watch the video interview! In This Episode, You'll Learn... What does a perfect trade mean and should you trade only "perfect" setups? 01:33 Is your trading system irrelevant? and can good money management make any system profitable? 03:52 Do we trade systematic or discretionary systems? 09:03 Should you trade and master 1 instrument or trade a group of instruments? 11:48 Should one start live trading with day trading or swing trading? 15:13 How to deal with "large bank manipulation"? 20:27 How much capital do you need to trade for a living? 27:51 And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Soft4FX (manual backtesting software for MT4) TickDataSuite (high-quality data for algo backtest on MT4) Making a Living Trading Forex video series One-Page Trading Plan DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) SCM (Scandinavian Capital Markets) DesireToTRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes