You started trading for freedom but somewhere along the way, it became your identity.
Now every loss feels personal. Every red day questions your worth. And you can't remember the last time you felt at peace away from the charts. In this episode, we expose how fusing your identity with your results is silently destroying your trading and show you how to detach, reclaim your life, and finally trade from clarity instead of desperation.
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"I'm just not feeling it today."
Sound familiar? You tell yourself it's discipline. Self-awareness. Protecting your mental edge. But what if that voice isn't wisdom, it's fear dressed up as strategy?
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the most dangerous pattern in solo trading: the slow drift from intentional rest to chronic avoidance. You'll discover why "listening to your body" can become a trap, how isolation amplifies self-doubt, and the exact moment hesitation turns into paralysis.
You'll learn:
If you've been stuck in a cycle of waiting for the "right moment" or watching opportunities pass while you're frozen by doubt, this episode gives you the clarity and tools to break free. It's time to stop negotiating with hesitation—and start showing up as the trader you know you can be.
This episode is about the mental trap that’s been quietly sabotaging my trading for years, loss aversion. I break down how my own brain was wired to overreact to losses, how that fear distorted every trading decision I made, and why experience alone didn’t save me. I explain the neuroscience behind it, how stress shuts off rational control and turns trading into a survival response.
I walk through the exact ways loss aversion destroyed my results: hesitating on good setups, cutting winners too soon, revenge trading to “fix” losses, and slowly eroding my self-trust. Then I map out how I started breaking the loop, journaling emotional triggers, reframing risk around probability, setting hard limits, and using small controlled losses to retrain my reactions.
This episode isn’t about motivation. It’s about reprogramming how I think and feel under pressure, so my execution finally matches my knowledge. It’s the blueprint for taking back control from fear.
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Stop letting one trade define you. Learn to trade with long-term consistency and emotional control.
You win a trade and feel unstoppable. You lose one and start doubting everything. That emotional rollercoaster is exactly why most traders never make it. In this episode, I break down how short-term thinking kills consistency, why focusing on single trades destroys your edge, and how to finally think long-term like a professional.
If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself after every win or loss, this episode will change how you see trading forever.
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In this episode of The Simple Trading Podcast, I break down one of the biggest killers of trading success—emotional trading. We've all been there: you had a solid plan until the market moved against you. Suddenly, you're hesitating, second-guessing, chasing losses, or letting overconfidence lead you into reckless trades.
I dive deep into the real reasons behind fear, greed, and revenge trading—how they come from your past experiences, money mindset, and even subconscious beliefs you don’t realize are controlling you. More importantly, I’ll show you how to fix it.
In this episode of the Simple Trading Podcast, I dive into my journey with prop trading and how I landed over half a million dollars in funding. I reflect on the shift from trading personal accounts to focusing on prop firms and the importance of managing your expectations and emotions along the way.
I share my early mistakes, the lessons I've learned about risk management, and why it's crucial to prioritize the trading process over chasing payouts. With some tips on strategy and staying disciplined, I hope to help you navigate the ups and downs of trading more effectively. Join me for a relaxed chat on how to improve your trading game and reach your payout goals!
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In this episode, I’m sharing my 4-step guide that helped me conquer fear and greed in my trading journey. I’ll break down the deeper meaning of these emotions, how they impact your trades, and the most common signs to watch for.
You’ll learn why the biggest challenges are often internal, and how to build confidence with a solid trading plan, practice, screen time, and positive feedback. Plus, I’ll share personal stories and tips on managing emotions to help you become a more profitable trader.
In this episode, I dive deep into the mindset that has transformed my trading journey. I'll share the essential traits that have helped me navigate the market with confidence and consistency. You'll learn how to avoid common pitfalls, develop a strong trading discipline, and build the habits that lead to long-term success. This isn't about shortcuts—it's about the real, practical steps you can take to elevate your trading game.
In this episode of the Simple Trading Podcast, I explore why consistency is so challenging in trading. I discuss the importance of having a proper edge and solid risk management, sharing my personal experiences with strategy execution and the small mistakes that can impact profitability.
The key takeaway? Trading success isn't just about understanding the markets—it's about understanding yourself. Tune in for practical advice on staying disciplined, consistent, and ultimately profitable in your trading journey.
In this episode of the Simple Trading Podcast, I dive into some of the biggest misconceptions and challenges we traders face, especially the unrealistic expectations about returns and the capital needed for consistent income. I talk about the importance of having a disciplined mindset, proper risk management, and the patience required to succeed in trading. I caution against being misled by the success stories we often see on social media and the dangers of trading when under financial pressure. I also highlight that not all losses are our fault and emphasize the importance of a strong psychological approach to trading.
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