At the start of our trading journey, it is a very common problem that newer traders use too much leverage. Why? They are excited, they are new, they don’t know what they don’t know, and they just want to make a lot of money. They want the kind of returns people with 5, 10, 15 years of experience are making - and they want it TODAY! So they trade big, and inevitably run into a bad trade…. Often just one single one… and lose a large part of their trading account. They are shocked! They are stunned - they become fearful, and become paralyzed by risk. Then immediately cut down their trading size to the lowest amount possible. But the returns are now SO SMALL - that it will take them 50 years to earn back their one trade loss. This really crushes your confidence. So today I want to discuss a few scenarios that could indicate you’re trading too small: You are moving your stops to increase risk when a trade goes against you You are moving your take profit orders when price gets close to them You get into a trade expecting to lose, to get your stop hit Your winners are small, but your losses are huge You are trading money you cannot afford to learn with You turn a day trade into a warren Buffet investment These are the 6 signs we go deeper into, and explain how each one may be impacting your trading and what you can learn from it. I hope you enjoy the show. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We’d appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

This is a very powerful, and inspirational interview with Gerald. His story spans from extreme business success, to finding himself in prison. In prison, Gerald discovered trading and even started to get quotes on the phone and drawing his own charts and indicators behind bars.  Gerald pushed through his challenges, and continued his pursuit to become a successful trader. Gerald is a fantastic example of a comeback story, and it's truly inspirational to anyone having challenges in life trying to pursue a career in trading. We go into fascinating topics on this podcast episode: The success of his business early on to 7 figures, employing hundreds of people across 6 offices How things took a turn for the worse How he discovered trading in prison The fascinating story of getting market quotes on the phone and creating his own charts with pen and paper Realizing that trading can become not just an income source, but a means to inspire people in lower income neighborhoods This episode will have some massive revelations, and help inspire all traders who are going through personal struggles. Big thank you to Gerald for opening up, getting vulnerable and sharing his powerful story. And a special thanks to YOU - our listeners. We hope you are enjoying our podcast. Resources Gerald's Email: geraldfunderburg@pomiprivatequityfirmllc.com  (please help him with resources on his new project if possible, he's on a big mission to make real change) Enjoying this podcast? We’d appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing individuals who share their journey as investors and traders. Dan and Kyle join us from the 2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast, and I get to flip the tables on them.  As a previous guest on their show, it was exciting to be the one asking the questions. In the discussion, we did a deep dive on: How Dan and Kyle got started investing, and how the journey has gone so far Talking about options writing to generate extra income Discussing how Dan has used his high risk tolerance to his advantage as an investor The greatest challenges they encountered on their path so far Advice for newer traders just starting out PLUS a fun little game at the end This was an incredibly fun podcast to record, and I hope you enjoy it just as much as we did. PLEASE NOTE: The episode does contain profanity and adult language. Resources Checkout the 2 Bulls in a China Shop Podcast - highly recommended listen! Follow 2 Bulls in a China Shop on Twitter Follow Dan on Twitter here Follow Kyle on Twitter here Enjoying this podcast? We’d appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

In this episode we talk about 6 tips to help you prevent another account blowup. When traders lose all their capital, it can be a very emotional time. And of course, everyone knows the obvious - if you can improve your risk management, it should never happen again right? Wrong. There are many psychological and technical reasons that traders blow-up their accounts.  I share with you 6 tips that will help you get to the root cause and make foundational fixes.   This episode includes discussion on: Starting capital for new traders - the answer will surprise you Scaling your trading, position sizing and growing your account Setting daily drawdown, limits and how to use your broker for help The surprising benefits of an accountability partner If it's broke... don't fix it yet - how to overcome challenges the right way Why YOLO'ing your trading account will never work out - even if you made $10,000,000 overnight This episode WILL help you come to powerful realizations and create lasting change. I hope you enjoy listening to this week's show.   Resources Enjoying this podcast? We’d appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

Job, Leo and myself talk all order flow, trading execution and strategy. In this episode we deep dive into a lot of topics new traders have a struggle with; picking a market to trade and utilizing a strategy with an edge.  This is a fantastic discussion with two order flow gurus you do not want to miss. The first episode with Job was a hit, and you can listen to it here: Episode 79: Demystifying Order Flow with Job. In this episode we discuss: Order flow trading tools and strategies Trade entry timing Managing open trades 100 point runners Scratching trades Profit targets and brackets for Nasdaq Trading with hotkeys New amazing tools for Sierra Charts: the Order Flow Labs suite We had an overall fascinating discussion pertaining to order flow trading, and took a deep dive into many topics that will help you level up your futures day trading. This episode is a must listen!   Where to find Job & Leo?  Follow Job on Twitter  Follow Leo on Twitter Check out the Order Flow Blog that Job contributes to here  Resources Checkout OrderFlowLabs here - Sierra charts order flow tools to take your strategy to the next level Enjoying this podcast? We'd appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here  Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading chat here

Traders are professional loss takers - that's what makes us different. In today's episode I will share with you my 5 biggest failures, and how they actually helped me in both life and trading. I personally believe in a saying, "there is no failure, only feedback".  From this angle, we can take any experience and extract the positives, while letting go any negative emotions that may still be associated. This episode includes discussion on: How to extract the learning lessons from past failures My personal biggest failures in life, including a $30,000 USD losing day on Nasdaq How living out someone's ideas can be detrimental to your own ambitions How nothing you do is useless, and the surprising ways it can help you later on in life I waited too long to start trading for myself full time, here what I wish I knew before How ignoring my health goals led me to a nearly fatal incident This episode WILL make you take  your past failures, and shift your mindset to seeing them as an opportunity to improve.  You will walk away feeling like a massive weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Plus, at the end of the episode, I include an exercise for you to try to get even more positive results out of your past failed ventures. I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast, it was scary for me to plan and record.   Resources Enjoying this podcast? We’d appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

Trading discipline is a loosely thrown around term, but what does it actually  mean?  What causes you to break down discipline, and how do you fix these actions to improve your trading performance? This episode discusses the 5 reasons your trading discipline breaks down, with specific instructions on how to fix each. This episode includes tips on these topics: PROOF that YOU are extremely disciplined... just not in trading Having a trading plan - the important and connection to discipline Not following your rules - why you are purposely and willingly not sticking to your plan Getting emotional after a loss - this is why it happens and how to stop it Trading for money, not process - the desire to make money is actually harming your potential Wanting to get back into a trade after a loss - the revenge trade symptoms and how you can catch the trigger early on PLUS a whole lot more value in this jam-packed episode! This episode has the potential to turn around your trading, by eliminating the behaviors that are costing you money through self-sabotage. You are already disciplined, now it's time to apply the fixes and see the difference it can make in your life (and ultimately trading).   Resources Enjoying this podcast? We’d appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

When is it time to stop trading for good?  Quitting has been made extremely hard by society's ideas of "fighting through" and our fascination with the underdog story.   However, there comes a time when you may want to consider making an exit from the industry. This was a somewhat difficult topic to cover with Victorio, as it can really be triggering to some people and elicit negative emotions.  However, we focus on the positives and also provide some light at the end of the tunnel you will not want to miss. If you've ever asked yourself this question, this podcast is for you. This episode covers some important topics: Should you take a break or quit altogether? Important distinction. One mindset adjustment to try before pulling the plug. 12 signs you might consider quitting. How to flip quitting into a positive outcome. Making the most of what you learned from trading. How to transition positively into the next phase of your life.   WARNING: This episode unpacks certain topics that are extremely serious, like depression and addiction.  If you are suffering or believe you might be, it is VERY IMPORTANT to seek professional help with your local health care resources.  Healing is a journey, and half the battle is asking for help.  While we focused on the positives, you may find certain topics triggering.   Just a heads up. No matter what you decide, know that many of the most successful people have been plagued with past failures, which are rarely discussed and never celebrated.  The journey of life is full of ups and downs, and everyone can find their path - even if it is not trading. Hopefully this has inspired you and also brought you some real considerations no matter what step of the journey you are in. Sending you love, joy, health and happiness to you and your family. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We’d appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here. For addiction and depression resources, please contact your local health authority.

You are receiving messages daily, which you have no conscious awareness of.  In fact, subliminal priming can influence your behavior without your knowledge.  This has been used by marketers for decades, but in today's episode I tell you how it is impacting your trading negatively.  Also, I share with you how you can actually flip this around and use subluminal priming to your advantage in trading and in life.  This is a MUST listen, as it will help you get your power and control back. This episode is jam-packed with valuable discussion on: How something as simple as a facial expression can influence your actions Surprising function of the subconscious mind and why it can be primed and influenced How your trading losses could be caused directly by something as simple as a picture of your mom Designing your trading space to include positive priming Actionable exercises on how to turn priming into your biggest strength as a trader This episode is extremely helpful to day traders who are having a hard time getting profitable.  While this is not the magic pill to turn it all around, in this episode you'll learn how to remove negative priming programs and leave you success mind oriented.  You will see positive results in your life and trading. Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoyed the show. Resources Enjoying this podcast? We’d appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here Follow me on Instagram here and on Twitter here.

In this episode, we are going to be interviewing a successful prop trader, Seth Coley.  Seth started his trading journey after a career change, and is a current member of the TRADEPRO Academy community.   Seth transitioned from stocks to futures, and after struggling at first - he found a breakout strategy that worked for him on Nasdaq futures.  He then qualified at a prop firm and has hit a significant milestone.  He shares the details of his strategy, his results and much more. In this episode, Seth and George discuss these topics: How Seth decided to quit his career as a fire fighter and pursue trading Using the futures micros to learn lessons cheap before scaling up How he made the decision it was time to go to a prop firm When you SHOULD NOT be looking to get funded (gold nugget) Tips for minimizing your costs at pay to qualify prop firms Seth's advice for new traders just starting out This episode is extremely helpful to new day traders and swing traders, who are looking to decide if getting funded is the right move for them. Also, it will help you learn from a new trader who has hit success in the industry after many twists and turns. Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoyed the show. Resources Free 14 Day Trial to TopStep Futures Funding Program: click here to get started. Swing trading TopStep Funding program: click here to get started. Enjoying this podcast? We’d appreciate it if you can drop us a rating and review on iTunes here Connect with our community online: Trade Pro Academy Catch up with our earlier episodes: Mind Over Markets Podcast Join our FREE trading room here