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Robb Reinhold, Head Trader at Maverick Trading, shares groundbreaking insights from his year-long Flat Earth Trading Society experiment. He emphasizes that consistent position management is more vital than the perfect stock entry. Robb discusses the psychology behind trading decisions, including the Dunning-Kruger effect and the dangers of over-researching. He highlights the necessity of disciplined exits and how aligning strategies with personal traits can lead to greater success. Get ready to rethink your trading approach!

Jason Shapiro, a seasoned trader known for his contrarian strategies, returns to share insights from his 30 years in the industry. He explores the profitability of consistently going against the crowd and how market positioning and sentiment guide his trades. Shapiro dives into the dangers of overcrowded trades, adapting strategies during market volatility, and the psychological elements affecting trading. He also analyzes the current market dynamics, including euphoria versus bearish narratives, and the implications of financial risk shifts from banks to governments.

Greg Magadini, a former proprietary trader who transformed $50,000 into $1.3 million, discusses his dynamic journey through trading. He shares insights on volatility trading in the crypto market, particularly in the wake of the FTX crisis, and the unique challenges compared to traditional equities. Greg highlights innovative strategies that identify market inefficiencies while emphasizing emotional resilience in trading. He also opens up about founding a crypto options analytics company and navigating the complexities of trading with both personal and external capital.

Sam Daghash, professional coach, & cofounder discusses the importance of self-awareness in trading, mindset reprogramming, managing emotions, setting personal rules, and building confidence. Exploring priming techniques for better decision-making and overcoming emotional turmoil for trading success. Highlighting the significance of confidence, belief systems, and emotional intelligence for traders.

Former NFL aspirant turned successful day trader Michael shares his journey, from injury-ending football dreams to mastering short-selling volatile small-cap stocks. His disciplined approach, honed from football, helps him trade patiently and strategically, waiting for ideal setups like a sniper. He emphasizes the importance of sticking to specific strategies, managing risk, and transitioning from OTC to NASDAQ stocks. Learn about his inspiring journey and trading insights.

Tony Greer, a seasoned trader, shares insights on risk management, trend analysis, and the importance of adaptability in the trading landscape. From running commodity play-books to day trading strategies, he emphasizes pattern recognition and maximizing trading opportunities through strategic investments. Greer's experiences at Sumitomo Bank, UUBS, and Goldman Sachs offer valuable lessons for navigating volatile market conditions.

Experienced trader Marsten Parker discusses transitioning from discretionary to systematic trading, emphasizing statistical analysis and automated systems. He shares insights on developing fully automated trading systems for breakouts, mean reversion, IPO opportunities, and other strategies. Marsten highlights the importance of avoiding risky stocks, analyzing market regimes, and discrepancies between backtesting and live trading results.

Steve Hanke, an economist, shares insights on inflation and markets. He discusses macroeconomic factors, challenges prevailing narratives, and his trading background. Topics include the Fed's interest rate decision, neglect of money supply in economic models, analyzing GDP metrics, and concerns over rising debt and Modern Monetary Theory.

Former Goldman Sachs employee turned Trader, Saad Filali, now managing Fiat Elpis Macro Fund, discusses predicting market movements by studying different trading styles, news flow trading, and balancing market pricing with fundamental valuations. Insights also shared on market dynamics, front-running news flow trading, valuation methods in various markets, leveraging news flow, and navigating market distortions and legislative influence.

Renowned expert Ben Greenfield shares innovative biohacking techniques to boost brain power, covering topics like coffee consumption, genetic variability, cognitive enhancement, natural nootropics, and supplements for mental function. He also discusses tools for productivity, blue light blocking glasses for better sleep, and diverse exercise methods to enhance mental performance.