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Michael Covel's Trend Following

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Sep 8, 2023 • 21min

Ep. 1213: Dishonest F***s with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

The host discusses the concept of 'dishonest fucks' and criticizes Dr. Fauci for his response to a study on mask effectiveness. They explore dishonest concepts in society such as NATO, gender recognition, and climate change. The importance of critical thinking and fighting back against dishonesty is emphasized, along with exploring controversial topics surrounding COVID-19, Fauci, and gender.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 50min

Ep. 1212: Kyle Buckett Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

My guest today is Kyle Buckett, a retired US Navy SEAL. He led the advanced training for both junior and seasoned Navy SEALs, ranked number one of nine highly competitive Platoon Chiefs, and has been instrumental in the business development of numerous Navy SEAL-founded businesses. He runs Culture Force, a consulting company with Chris Mefford, and is also regularly involved in numerous charities supporting veterans from the special forces communities. The topic is his co-authored book Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Teamwork and discipline in Navy SEALs Cultural Adaptation Afghanistan and Unconventional Warfare Adapting to Leaderless Organizations Gratitude and Perspective Differences in work ethic across cultures Importance of proactive maintenance and self-care Jump in! --- I’m MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I’m proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I’d like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can’t get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!
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Sep 1, 2023 • 39min

Ep. 1211: Second Generation TurtleTrader with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

This podcast explores the success of second generation turtle traders, including Salem Abraham. It delves into their trading strategies, their journey from small towns to successful traders, and Abraham's trading philosophy. The episode also discusses Abraham's hiring practices, entrepreneurial tenacity, and failed water deal negotiation. It concludes with insights on recognizing opportunities and developing a 'killer instinct' for success.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 49min

Ep. 1210: Thomas Curran Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

My guest today is Thomas Curran, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His primary area of expertise is the personality characteristic of perfectionism, how it develops, and how it impacts on mental health. His most notable work is the theory of cultural influences on perfectionism, which rose to special prominence following a 2017 publication of the first systems-level cohort study to show that perfectionism is on the rise in American, Canadian, and British college students.  The topic is his book The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Generational differences Levels of perfectionism Expectations and reality Impact of the culture of consumption on mental health Happiness and contentment Societal pressures Redefining success Jump in! --- I’m MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I’m proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I’d like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can’t get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!
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Aug 25, 2023 • 49min

Ep. 1209: Two for the Road with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

Please enjoy my monologue Two for the Road with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive. --- I’m MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I’m proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I’d like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can’t get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!
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Aug 21, 2023 • 51min

Ep. 1208: Christopher Chabris Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

My guest today is Christopher Chabris, a cognitive psychologist and a well-known researcher in the fields of psychology and human cognition. He is most famous for his work on the "invisible gorilla" experiment, which he conducted during his graduate studies at Harvard University along with Daniel Simons. This experiment demonstrated the phenomenon of "inattentional blindness," where people fail to notice unexpected objects or events if their attention is focused on a different task. The topic is his co-authored book Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Cognitive biases and their impact on perception and deception Stepping back from heated debates Scams, frauds, and deceptions Selective data analysis and confirmation bias Vaccines and politics Thinking critically and seeking truth in divisive topics Examining COVID, gender, and Trump through a framework Information curation Jump in! --- I’m MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I’m proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I’d like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can’t get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!
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Aug 18, 2023 • 29min

Ep. 1207: Trust But Verify with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

The podcast explores the concept of trust but verify and emphasizes the importance of meeting and connecting with strangers. The speaker shares their process of due diligence in selecting podcast guests and assessing credibility in the trading space. They discuss the significance of verifying information and not blindly trusting it, and highlight the importance of personal growth. The chapter also discusses taking ownership, attention to detail, and motivational wisdom. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to basic principles in managing effectively and introduces trend following as a method for making money in uncertain times.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 52min

Ep. 1206: Frances Frei Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

My guest today is Frances Frei, a Professor of Technology and Operations Management and the course lead for first-year diversity and inclusion studies at Harvard Business School. She has worked for Uber and been on the board of directors at WeWork. Her research investigates how leaders create the conditions for organizations and individuals to thrive by designing for excellence in strategy, operations and culture.  The topic is her co-authored book Move Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leader's Guide to Solving. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Issues on leadership Impact of trust Concept of authenticity, logic, and empathy in building trust Ups and downs of various companies, including Uber and Facebook The role of inclusion in organizations and society Constructive conversations and exploring different perspectives Systematic approach to solving trust issues Jump in! --- I’m MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I’m proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I’d like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can’t get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!
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Aug 11, 2023 • 25min

Ep. 1205: Toughen It Up Buttercup with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

Please enjoy my monologue Toughen It Up Buttercup with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive. --- I’m MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I’m proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I’d like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can’t get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!
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Aug 7, 2023 • 48min

Ep. 1204: Richard Liddle and Gareth Abbot Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

My guests today are Richard Liddle and Gareth Abbot. Richard Liddle is the CEO of Bowmoor Capital. He was selected for the Barclays Military Fund Management Scheme to fast track a career into fund management, but decided first to pursue his entrepreneurial interests, including co-founding a company specializing in providing homes for people with support needs and raising over £500 million for a REIT. Richard is also a former military officer with 21 years of experience serving in both the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as a helicopter and fast jet pilot. Gareth Abbot is the Investment Manager of Bowmoor Capital. He is a mathematician by profession and passion and is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (FIMA). Gareth has a trading, research and investment management career built over 20 years. Gareth designed and developed the Global Alpha strategy from 2003 to 2006 and continues to run the strategy and is responsible for its ongoing research and development. The topic is Trend Following. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Origin story and AHA moments Empirical foundation Trend following Significance of trading only 21 markets Primary, secondary, and minor trends in their approach Benefits of tracking different calendar periods Connection between math and trading Jump in! --- I’m MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I’m proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I’d like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can’t get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

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