The Stock Trading Reality Podcast

If there is one potential pitfall that all of us traders need to always be aware of, it is this: pressure! I get it (and while true), pressure can help build character and make us better in many areas of life; however, when it comes to trading it can do a whole lot of damage. Thanks to follow member, Donnie, being open and honest about his trading journey so far, we have a fantastic real life example of just how pressure continues to creep in to throw off his goals. If you are someone who is struggling with your trading and just can't quite seem to "put it all together" and produce consistent results, I'd be willing to bet you can relate to several of Donnie's talking points. Let's get to it!

One impression of the markets I have seen come up over and over again is that you need to be rich and loving taking all kinds of risks. In other words, the stock market is only for rich people who love to gamble and take on risk. Who knows, perhaps you are thinking this way right now as you read this? If you do have this impression, hey.. you're not alone! In fact, my guest from the community Joseph was no different. He had a very limited understanding of the stock market and needless to say, had many false assumptions about it. Where did Joseph's journey go from a starting point that was so shaky? Well, a small spoiler, it went all over the place and there are nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout! I really enjoyed this talk and Joseph showed up with notes, so he takes us on a nicely structured journey that we can all learn from!

There are many situations in the world that create a sense of pressure. In my personal experience (and I'm guessing yours too), one of the most unique situations of feeling pressure is within the realm of trading. It's hard to explain to someone who has never risked their own money, but there is a very REAL sense of pressure that arises during a trade. It doesn't matter what you're trading: stocks, options, crypto, futures, forex, etc., the biological feeling is the same. I've become much better at this over the years; however, I think if any trader is being honest, they'll admit that there is always this sense of pressure lurking in the shadows in the life of a trader. This brings about the question, how can we remain calm in the face of this pressure? Is there anything we can do to fight back against "the voices" that accompany this biological situation. I've been doing some research and found some very interesting studies and suggestions within the world of science and psychology that I want to share with you. Let's get to it and learn some tips and tricks on how to remain calm during a trade!

Are you someone who is interested in the markets and learning how to make money, but you don't think you have the required time? You will without doubt find great value in this discussion! I can't think of anyone who is busier than a full time mom (who also works a part time job) and that's our guests situation. Fellow community member Locksley shares her journey through the markets and gives us all fantastic motivation and insight into how, despite an apparent time crunch, so much can still be accomplished! For you guys' out there, this is certainly an episode to have your wife listen to as Locksley has a big passion for getting other women involved in the markets. Whether you are male or female, one thing is for sure, this is a discussion filled with many nuggets of information that can (and should) be considered in your own personal trading journey. Let's get to it!

Wow. That's really all I can say. Can you image looking at your bank accounts and seeing that your net worth is, quite literally, negative $11? I'll be honest. I'm not quite sure I can imagine being in that situation. When you talk about "bottom of the barrel" situations, this episodes guest, Carducci, may take the award. That's where he found himself though, a depressing situation where he had nothing. Here's a minor spoiler, it is NOT his situation any longer. What did he do to turn things around? What kinds of choices did he need to make? We get into that and a whole lot more in regards to his trading which has been going very well. Carducci is a great example of someone who punches excuses in the face, but also is willing to do the "less flashy" styles of trading as he talks about. As you'll see though, just because a trading asset and strategy is not all flashy does not mean it can't be profitable. Let's go!

It will happen. I don't now when, I don't know what will cause it, but it's going to happen to you at some point in your trading journey. This event? The day of reckoning. The day where you will need to truly look into the mirror and make that ultimate decision of "what's next?" It's not a pleasant time, but I feel as though it is something that needs to happen in order to determine the viability of a trader's approach and journey. In this episode I welcome back fellow member Joey (chatroom alias being "joeye") to get an update on his trading journey. Joey originally turned $500 into over $25,000 but wanted to come back and share his results and journey through 2020 as he thought it could help other traders. I can confirm his thoughts, his experience will, without question, help you out as a trader. Let's get to it!

These are some of the best episodes I can offer. In my mind, there is nothing more powerful than talking with someone who has a roadblock that needs to be overcome, yet, instead of complaining about it and using it to come up with excuses, they rise to the occasion and overcome it! I understand. I really do. Sometimes life gets hard and can throw obstacles your way, but when you're willing to do what it takes, those obstacles can be plowed right through. My guest in this episode, Alden, has some unique hurdles that he has not allowed to hamper his goals of trading and making money in the market. In fact, he is in a super unique spot that I don't want to disclose here as it will spoil some parts of our discussion. So all I can really say is, "if Alden can be doing it in his situation, why can't you??" Let's go!

If you're not aware, things in the stock market have been absolutely nuts and in may ways, historic. I realize that there have been many other crazy times throughout the history of the stock market; however, this current period we are in is certainly something that has never been seen before. In fact, I am willing to go as far as calling it an entirely new market with some massive changes. I do still wonder about a few dynamics and how it'll play out, and I want to give my thoughts and walk you through what has been going on and how you can position yourself to benefit from it. Whether you are a trader with lots of experience or someone who is just getting started, this is an episode for you to keep you on the cutting edge of the market itself.

Let me first say this. I have nothing but respect and admiration for this episode's guest. He could have hid in the shadows and kept to himself. In fact, that would have been the easy choice to make. Instead, long time member of the community, Brian, volunteered to share his story of many mistakes. The most cost effective way to learn is to identify mistakes others have made, and then avoid those mistakes. Thanks to Brain you will get a goldmine of mistakes that, if you avoid, will automatically put you in a much better position as a trader. Don't let Brian's willingness to share his mistakes go to waste by not adhering to his mistakes and warnings. Let's get to it!

If you have zero fear in your pursuit of learning how to trade the markets, you have a problem! To be fair, in some situations fear is not a good emotion to experience; however, in other situations, I would argue it is a requirement if you want a chance at long term success! Thanks to our guest, Sylvain, we have an awesome look into how "fear" can be established and the self-awareness it requires. In all actuality, Sylvain didn't have that rough of a start, in fact, he had an awesome initial part of his journey. This is what makes his story so motivating and educational though. He could have gone down so many bad pathways, but he didn't. He chose the right path and he's truly now setting himself up for long lasting success. Let's get to it!