Mind Over Markets: Trading Psychology Podcast

My Struggle With Gambling As A Trader

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about something really personal and deep. I had a gambling problem, which became a trading problem really quickly and early on ...

Order Flow Trading Foundations with Anthony Drager.

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, former floor and prop trader Anthony Drager comes back for another interview. This time we talk about the foundations of order flow, ...

Want To Be A Good Trader? Become A Good Analyst First.

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about a common mistake all new traders make.   The mistake is starting a new career in the wrong position.  It’s a costly...

Why Your Trading Goals Are Holding You Back.

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest problem with goals is that they are a prediction of the future.  Sure it’s amazing to know what you want, but sometimes planning too mu...

Performance Metrics You Need To Be Using

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Total profit is the worst performance metric you can use, because it ignores what you actually did to generate it.  In this episode I share my favori...

6 Signs Your Trading Size Might be too Small

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Gerald’s Powerful Story and Trading Journey

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very powerful, and inspirational interview with Gerald. His story spans from extreme business success, to finding himself in prison. In pris...

Interview with 2 Bulls in a China Shop

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing individuals who share their journey as investors and traders. Dan and Kyle j...

Tips to Prevent Account Blowups

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Order Flow and Trading Execution with Job and Leo

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

My 5 Biggest Failures and Learning Lessons

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Traders are professional loss takers – that’s what makes us different. In today’s episode I will share with you my 5 biggest failure...

Why Trading Discipline is SO Hard.

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

When to Quit Trading for Good?

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When is it time to stop trading for good?  Quitting has been made extremely hard by society’s ideas of “fighting through” and our f...

Shocking Effects of Subliminal Priming on your Trading

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You are receiving messages daily, which you have no conscious awareness of.  In fact, subliminal priming can influence your behavior without your kno...

Interview with Prop Trader Seth Coley

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Looking to Get Funded? Truth about Prop Firms

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the reality of online prop firms and getting funded as a trader. Do you need to get funded to succ...

How to Find Your Trading Style

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, George is joined by options trader Victorio Stefanov, of TRADEPRO Academy.  George and Victorio talk about the different tradin...

How to Trade News Events like the Pros

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the psychology behind trading news events, and how to actually trade them like professional trader...

Demystifying Order Flow with Job

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode, we have a guest interview with Twitter futures trader and former member Job.  You can follow Job here on Twitter. On the in...

Why The Trend Is Not Always Your Friend

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we discuss why the trend is not always your friend when it comes to trading. There’s an old saying in the financial markets th...

Trade What You See Not What You Want to Happen

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to discuss why it’s so important to trade what you see and not what you want to happen! You will often hear trade...

Tips and Tricks to Grow a Small Trading Account

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing some tips & tricks to help you grow a small trading account!  The best investment in life is ...

Dealing Effectively with Trading Mistakes

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how traders can deal effectively with execution mistakes!  Mistakes happen to everyone and they c...

What to Expect on Your Journey to Profitable Trading

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we provide you with a layout of what the journey to consistent profitability actually looks like so that you can set your expectation...

Don’t Confuse Brains with a Bull Market

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we discuss how bull markets, much like the one we are currently in, can let new traders get away with some bad habits that w...

Student Interview with TRADEPRO Member Zalman Sulmayanov

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re excited to bring to you another student interview with TRADEPRO member Zalman Sulmayanov! We recently sat down with Zalma...

Why Boring is Good When It Comes To Trading

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we discuss why boring is actually good when it comes to trading!  This statement might be a bit off-putting – especially ...

How to Run Your Profits Like a Professional Trader

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be focusing our discussion on some strategies that traders can use to overcome the psychological barrier of lett...

The Rise of the Female Trader with Sarah Glass

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, the team at TRADEPRO sends our appreciation and gratitude to all of the female traders out ther...

Using Your Subconscious Mind to Trade without Fear

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how traders can tap into the subconscious mind to remove their fears about trading It’s no secre...

How To Program Your Mind for Success Using Daily Affirmations

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be speaking on affirmations and how traders can benefit from adding this daily practice into their routines so a...

How To Bounce Back from Rock Bottom with AJ Garcia

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Think back to the single worst event in your life; Did it defeat you or did you use it to your advantage and turn it into the greatest moment that eve...

5 Important Lessons from the GME Short Squeeze Saga

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the recent euphoria around the GameStop short squeeze, what actually happened and some of the impo...

How Champions Think with CFL Wide Receiver Natey Adjei

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We often compare the mindset of professional traders to that of professional athletes on this podcast so we are very excited for today’s special...

How To Become a Resilient Trader

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we focus our discussion on resilience and why it’s such an important characteristic for you to develop as a trader!  Despite w...

Becoming the CEO of Your Trading Business with Etienne Crete

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are excited to bring to you an interview with a special guest by the name of Etienne Crete, who is a full-time swing trad...

Are Your Trading Expectations Setting You Up For Failure?

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, our discussion is going to be focused on expectations that new traders have about trading, and more specifically, how unrealisti...

Is Your Financial Thermostat Set Too Low for Your Trading Goals?

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the concept of a financial thermostat and how your default setting may actually be holding you bac...

Small Actions Can Have Big Results: The Power of Being 1% Better EVERY Day!

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As another new year approaches, most people have an idea of what they want to accomplish but their goals might just seem so out of reach, so out there...

The Fear of Success and It’s Role In Your Self-Sabotage

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that people don’t really talk about much in this industry and that is the fear of succes...

Why Every Trading Idea is Not Worth Your Capital

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that we believe will help a lot of traders out and that is why every trade idea is not nec...

Interview with TRADEPRO Oil Desk Manager and Coach Stephen Box

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’ve got a special treat for you in the form of an interview with our very own oil desk manager, trader, and coach St...

How to Finally Break Your Bad Trading Habits

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how to break your bad trading habits so that you can finally achieve the results that you deserve!...

How to Use Uncertainty as an Opportunity in Your Life and Trading

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how to use uncertainty as an opportunity to get outside of your comfort zone and grab your life an...

How to Handle Trading Losses Like a Winner

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

!n today’s episode we are going to be discussing how to handle trading losses like a winner because at the end of the day, it’s not about how much...

Trading Lessons from the Poker Table

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you know anything about us, you’ll know that we enjoy studying disciplines outside of trading to see if there any transferrable skills that we ca...

Can Meditation Make You a Better Trader?

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how traders can use meditation to improve their trading and their lives!  You often hear us talki...

Student Interview with TRADEPRO Member Ryker Savage

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a big milestone for us at TRADEPRO Academy as we mark the 50th episode of this podcast! To celebrate, we wanted to do somethi...

Striking the Right Balance between Overtrading and Undertrading

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the common struggles that most traders face is how to strike the right balance between overtrading and undertrading. In today’s episode, ...

Why You Can’t Follow Your Trading Plan (& How To Fix It)

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be identifying some of the reasons why traders have difficulty following their trading plans and offering some t...

How to Bust Through Trading Plateaus & Level Up Your Trading

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are already consistently profitable or are a breakeven trader struggling to achieve consistent profitability, there will come a time ( or ...

How to Overcome Analysis Paralysis

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be speaking on the topic of the most effective ways to overcome analysis paralysis!  Analysis paralysis is one ...

Lessons I Learned as a Bank Trader (and why I left)

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, George speaks on some of the lessons that he learned during his time as trader for an international bank in Canada including why...

Should You Specialize in One Market or Trade Many?

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing whether you should trade one market or many markets when you start your trading business.  A lot ...

How to Overcome Shiny Ball Syndrome in Trading

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Mark discusses the syndrome that prevents many new and experienced traders from finding the consistent profitability that they d...

Are You Trading or Gambling?

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the characteristics of gambling traders versus the characteristics of professional traders with th...

Ego and Trading – Do You Want to Be Right or Make Money?

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we speak on ego and trading, more specifically, what the ego is, warning signs that ego is getting in the way of your trading, a...

Destroying Your Limiting Beliefs About Money

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we are going to be discussing limiting beliefs about money and how they are affecting your trading performance! If you don’...

Eliminating Negative Self-Talk To Improve Your Trading

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be speaking about your negative self-talk and how this misunderstood concept actually creates your reality and y...

Getting Back into Trading After Time Off

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we are going to be talking about the process of getting back into trading after taking some time off! Keeping mentally sharp thro...

Interview with TRADEPRO Trader & Coach Victorio Stefanov

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are excited to bring to you a special guest interview on the Mind Over Markets Podcast! We recently sat down with one of our very ...

Overcoming Cognitive Biases in Trading – Part 2

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we continue our discussion on the common cognitive biases that traders deal with and we close out this series with some acti...

Overcoming Cognitive Biases in Trading – Part 1

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the next two episodes, we are going to introduce you to the seven common cognitive biases that impact our decisions as traders. By building aware...

The Importance of Thinking For Yourself As A Trader

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be speaking about the importance of thinking for yourself as a trader! A lot of people that enter this industry ...

Transitioning to Summer Market Trading – What to Expect

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how traders can prepare for the transition to summer trading. When we say summer trading, we’re ...

How to Cope with Burnout as a Trader

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we will be speaking on the topic of how to cope with burnout.  It’s been said that trading is the hardest easy money that you...

How to Manage FOMO In Your Trading

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we will be speaking on one of the most common fears in trading; the fear of missing out!  FOMO is one of the biggest account ki...

What You Should Know About Trading While Traveling

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be speaking on the topic of trading while traveling! It’s no secret that one of the major benefits of trading ...

The Dangers of Overconfidence in Trading

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about something we feel strongly about and how overconfidence can really ruin your trading success. T...

Interview with Former Proprietary Trader Brad Alcini

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re excited to bring to you a new guest interview on the Mind Over Markets Podcast! We recently sat down with our colleague a...

How to Build a High Performance Home Trading Environment

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we discuss how your physical environment influences your trading performance, as well as the components that go into building a ...

How to Build a Morning Routine for Success

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be speaking on some of the morning routines and rituals that traders can use to put themselves into the right mi...

The Benefits of Being Part of a Trading Community

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are going to be speaking on the benefits of being part of a trading community!  More specifically, we will be looking at...

Should You Go Full Time with Trading?

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we continue our discussion on full-time trading and how to know when its time for you to go full-time with your trading! You will lea...

What No One Tells You About Full-Time Trading

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we discuss the things that no one tells you about full-time trading! As a bunch of guys that have been trading full-time for...

Should You Reset Your Stop Loss or Stop Trading for the Day?

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it, nobody takes a trade with the intention of eating a stop..but it happens and sometimes when things don’t go your way, you c...

Money Mindset and Letting Abundance Flow into Your Life with Matt Brown

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re excited to bring out our friend Matt Brown for a great discussion on consciousness, personal development and abundance. ...

Breaking Down the Emotional Cycle of Traders

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we will be breaking down the emotional cycle that traders must understand in order to deal with the challenges that they will fa...

Interview with Veteran Futures Trader Anthony Drager

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are excited to bring to you the first guest interview on the Mind over Markets podcast! We recently had the pleasure to sit down a...

How to Stop Overtrading

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the title suggests, in today’s episode, we focus our attention on the topic of how to stop overtrading! A lot of the feedback we hear from ou...

Recovering from a Blown Account

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we discuss how to bounce back after blowing your trading account! Because let’s face it, blown accounts are sort of co...

Why Your Demo Results Don’t Matter

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Things get controversial on this episode of Mind Over Markets. As the title suggests, we’re discussing demo trading and why too long on the stock ma...

Power of a Trading Journal

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you keeping a journal? We get it – stock trading and journaling seem like they’re on the opposite ends of the spectrum, but we’re here t...

Profit and Loss Trading Psychology

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

P&L. This term gets thrown around a lot in stock trading, but what does it really mean? Profit And Loss is the obvious answer, but the P&L mea...

Cultivating Patience

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Patience is something you have to get used to as a trader. You’re never going to get to a point in your career where you just don’t need to be pat...

Fear of Loss in Trading

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is one of our most natural subconscious responses, but it’s also one of the most important elements of trading. In this episode of Mind Over Ma...

Emotional Awareness

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Mind Over Markets, we are taking a closer look at our emotions and – most importantly – our emotional awareness. Emotio...

Psychology of Decision Making

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are decisions made with the conscious or the subconscious mind? That’s the big question we’re answering on this episode of Mind Over Markets. We h...

Path to Profit Book Review

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready! We’re flipping the script completely today here on Mind Over Markets. Your host, George Papazov, just finished writing his first book and...

Mental Toughness

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you never thought of trading as a sport, this episode of Mind Over Markets is going to blow your mind. Because you’re more like a professional at...

Goals and Actionable Outcomes for the New Year

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again, time for all the new goals and resolutions for the New Year. But did you know that nearly 80% of people give up on the...

Self Worth and Trading

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last episode we wrapped up on the power of positive thought, and it’s an excellent segway into our sixth episode on rethinking your self-worth. You ...

The Power of Positive Thinking

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a special superpower, which is the power of positive thinking. The thoughts you think and how you share them is powerful enough to change ...

The Subconscious Secret to Being Towards and Away Motivated

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re still here unlocking the user manual for your brain, and today’s podcast is all about unlocking the subconscious’ secret to motivation. If...

Eliciting Your Own Personal Value System

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the third part of our five-part series: Unlocking the User Manual for Your Brain. In our last two episodes we discussed the motivations and...

The Prime Directives of Your Subconscious Mind

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the second episode of our mini-series Unlocking the User Manual for Your Brain! If you missed our first episode, head on back to our w...

Unlocking the User Manual for Your Brain

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first ever episode of our brand new Mind Over Markets podcast! We’re two trade pros with Trade Pro Academy, your host George Papazov ...