The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Episodes
Another "No Excuses" Data Point
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As has become my policy, if you are someone who is constantly looking for excuses on why you can't do something or your main arguments revolve around ...
An Airline Pilot Talks Trading
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being entrusted with a piece of equipment that costs 10's of millions of dollars to design and construct. You don't entrust these sorts of thi...
Being in Tune With Your Energy
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well… just when you think you've heard all the different approaches and attitudes about trading, you find something new! In this episode I talk Ange...
207 Sniper Shots (and a train wreck)
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My data collecting has continued and now I'm to the point where I'm over 200 trades of what I call the Sniper Shot Strategy. At some point you need to...
An Investigative Journalist Starts Trading
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would it be like for an investigative journalist to get into trading? We're about to find out. My guest, Rosemary, is a retired investigative jou...
I Can Learn It On My Own!
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been there before? Maybe you are in the spot right this very moment? "I can learn how to trade all on my own, why pay when it's all on the in...
Patience… It's All About… Patience!
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking for an episode where the guest has done a whole lot of, wrong, things, look no further! These are the discussions which I believe he...
A 19 Year Old Who is Crushing It!
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's never too soon to start crushing it in life! In our culture today, there seems to be a narrative that younger people are at a massive disadvantag...
I've Made a BIG Change
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 16 years, I'm making a change! Is it some kind of earth shattering change? To me it is, haha, but to you it might be a bit anti-climatic. With t...
Being Calm and Prop Firm Accounts
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I welcome back a great friend of the show and community, Michelle. This is her third appearance, including episode 400 which has been one of our most ...
Small Caps, Options and Bartending with "HeyFordy"!
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you long time listeners, "HeyFordy" should sound familiar to you! He's been around the community for several years now with this being hi...
His $18,000 Trade and More!
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to welcome back our good friend Brandon. Within our trading community he's much better known as "BRosi". What I've always appreciated about ...
Talking SPX Options With My Friend
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend is back. The one, the only… Nate Wilson! He's been around since basically the start of the site and has become a close friend. How cl...
Am I Being Stupid?
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm currently in the middle of a bit of a transition within my trading. As always, through my YouTube channel playlist of "live trades", people have t...
A Baller from Barbados!
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let me be clear. If you are defining "baller" as having a fleet of private jets and mansions around the world, then you'll be disappointed. If you are...
Trading Bots and The Viking
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Viking is back! For those of you long time members, the name "Norse" should strike a chord in your memory. It's been several years since I've spok...
He Gets Up at 4 am
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warning! As I always do, if you are someone who loves to seek out excuses and use them whenever possible, you will not enjoy this episode! One of my f...
Dale is Crushing It!
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I love talking with the variety of traders I do. Some are brand new to the point they've never even traded with real money. Others are in valleys of d...
The "Must Have" Rule for All Traders?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I assume you are well aware that if you want to be a successful trader over an extended period of time, you need rules! Perhaps a more broad way of sa...
Joey Continues to Impress
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've always been impressed by this episode's guest. Joey (same alias in the chatroom community) has been a long time member and, from day one, has bee...
We Know What "It" Is
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many challenges that come with being a trader. We are all facing different challenges at different levels. What do I mean by "different leve...
Learning From a Trading Veteran!
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The toilet man is back! For you long time members of the community and listeners of the podcast, you should remember Jeremy. If you are a member of th...
Planning to Trade… in Retirement!
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're all at different spots within our journey. This is why anyone advertising an "one size fits all" strategy is misleading you. Unless the person k...
The Degenerate Gambler Trading Challenge (#DTGC)
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for a trading challenge! I'm going to call it The Degenerate Gambler Trading Challenge #DGTC! In this video I want to explain why I'm doing ...
Bad Habits Are Hard to Kick!
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have bad habits. Whether it is biting our nails or some other, "disgusting", habit, we're humans… we have them. In other words, if there was ...
Doing Some Fine Tuning with Micah!
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While I admit that every episode certainly has some common themes, which in and of itself is valuable (if you keep hearing the same things, maybe it's...
Follow Rules. Less is More!
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A simple, but extremely annoying word within the trading realm: rules. You absolutely need to have them if you want to survive in the markets. At the ...
Meeting Members in Arizona!
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a long time since I've met up with community members in person. There was this thing called Covid that made these sorts of "meet ups" a bit ...
Trading While Running a Pizza Joint!
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have the time to trade? Sorry. I'm not buying it! The amazing fact of the financial markets is if you have a great enough desire to trade, you c...
Figuring Stuff Out With Jason
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode takes a bit different shape than normal. Our guest, Jason, has been on the show before and he's back to update us on his journey. As a mi...
From Loose to Tight Rules
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The journey of any successful trader in regards to their rules is pretty universal. The first stage being imagined rules, the next being loose rules a...
A Math Teacher Starts Trading
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In my opinion, one of the most productive aspects of doing this podcast is the opportunity to gain insights into certain perspectives. When doing so, ...
Using "Signal" Software and His Intuition
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signal software, have you seen it? There's a variety of software and programs being sold that promise to show you da money! A simple search can yield ...
Our Profits Are "Unearned"? Liars
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know I've covered this topic before, but as long as the media pushes such narratives driven by insanely biased "studies", I will be here to explain ...
The Power of DATA! Use It!
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data. A very boring word no doubt. When I hear the word "data" I think of geeky scientists in their white lab coats typing away on their calculators. ...
Hmmmm… Help Us With This Mystery
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoy a good mystery, you'll love this episode. I say this with all seriousness, but if you can figure out the "why" behind the actions from ou...
Acid and Shrooms… Wow!
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a wild ride? This has gotta be the first time that acid and shrooms lead someone into the world of trading. No, that's not a joke! My guest,...
The Market Does Not Care… Frank's Right!
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've had an encounter with the mafia! Well, not really but I think my guest this episode is about as close as I'll get given his, amazing, accent. Bel...
Time Machines Exist… Use One!
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First off, Happy New Year! I wish you nothing but the best for this upcoming new year! I have mixed feelings on New Year resolutions. I'm not opposed ...
This is What Progress Looks Like
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Progress. Regardless of what you are trying to accomplish in life, that's the core goal. It is no different within the world of trading and investing....
A New Trader Focused on Efficient Learning
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let me state the obvious. Everyone in the markets has one fact in common: we all started out as new traders. I will make another assumption about us a...
Fine Tuning and "Letting it Breathe"
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no way around it. As traders and investors, "fine tuning" must take place in order to truly build a valid strategy. I'll be the first to admit...
Crypto Cults and "REAL" Value
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All of this was pretty unintended. I routinely have people asking me about my thoughts on cryptocurrency, so I chose to do a quick social media post e...
Rage Trading? Time for a New Plan!
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been there? Something happens within your trading and it is as if someone else takes over your body in pure anger and rage? To the person who...
Lady Monsters (compliment!)
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We did it! We've hit our 400th episodes in a row without missing a single Monday release! I say "we" because you as a loyal listener keep the motivati...
The Phases of a Trading Journey with Eli
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anything you do in life will have phases. This fact is no different when it comes to the world of trading. What I have learned over the years of doing...
Buckle Up! Ashlee Ain't Playin'!
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are some people you just sit back and say, "can I be your friend?". They are just so similar to your approach towards solving problems and overc...
Changing Environments and Becoming a Forex Trader
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most (if not "thee" most) powerful facts about the market is how flexible it allows you to be as both a trader and investor. When you first...
Stop Making Life Harder
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hang around people that make life harder than it needs to be? Let me be very clear to set the stage: life is hard. I'm not implying that life i...
Recovering From "Overwhelminess"
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You certainly aren't crazy. You by no means are being irrational. Using the logic, "I'll learn from the internet" makes perfect sense in today's age o...
Talking Life and Investing with Sean!
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I always enjoy talking with successful people. There is constantly something to learn in one form or another. When you just sit back and listen, you c...
A Bumpy (but Productive!) Ride
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm guessing your trading and investing journey has been a totally smooth ride up until this point? At this point you are, rightfully so, thinking I s...
"Quiet Quitting" - Should You Do It?
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of it? The term is "quiet quitting" and it is a job strategy that seems to be catching more and more popularity as these current times ...
Discussing Student Loan Forgiveness (reasonably…)
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard? The Biden administration is proposing to forgive student loans. This has of course opened up the floodgates of opinions and debates. G...
Homeless in a Motel. Now What?
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do? You've just become, unexpectedly, homeless and you're sitting there in a motel room. It sounds like a Hollywood movie script, doesn...
From Scottstrade to Robinhood to Futures…
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who remembers Scottstrade? Us older traders will have a fond memory of them and how awesome it was they offered $7.99 commissions! My guest, Mark, has...
An Ego Out of Control!
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've been blind sided several times on the show throughout the years from guests sharing their stories. Just when I think I know the end results of a ...
He Held Nothing Back
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing more refreshing than self accountability. In a culture where it seems like it is always "someone else's fault", it is a breath of fre...
What a TRUE Strong Economy Looks Like
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you dizzy? If you say 'yes', I totally understand! Every direction you turn you see headlines making a variety of claims. The problem is, these cl...
A "No Rush" Trading Approach
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of trading is a crazy place for several reasons. It's amazing how much money can be made (lost) in such small amounts of time. It's amazing ...
Know Yourself
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Admitting to yourself certain weaknesses and areas that need to be improved is not always the most enjoyable activity to take part in; however, it is ...
Just Graduating From High School
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best facts about the financial markets is they care about nothing. Age, race, height, weight, etc., the markets simply do not care. They wi...
Don't Trade to Pay the Bills!
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you find yourself thinking of quitting your job and "becoming a trader" as a job to pay the bills, stop! While I understand from a marketing and sa...
I Just Experienced a Great Reminder
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not sure how to explain it, but when you've been doing something for such a long time, it's almost as though you forget things that you know. I've...
Selling Potatoes and Growing His Account
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By day he is selling potatoes (literally!) and by night he is grinding and growing his trading account! This is one of the amazing attributes about th...
How He Got His Account Growing
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The goal is to grow your account. Simple… right? If you have even a shred of trading experience then you understand how laughable the word "simple" ...
Trading to Lessen the Stress | STR 378
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Depending on where you currently reside in your trading journey, the title of this episode may seem a bit ironic. Perhaps when you take a trade using ...
The Benefits of Taking Your Time | STR 377
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Odds are, you are ambitious and love a good challenge. With that being said, if you are a total beginner to the world of trading and investing and are...
Here's Why a Recession is Only the Beginning | STR 376
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It amazes me how the mainstream financial media overlooks such basic graphs that illustrate such powerful topics of consideration. Unfortunately, the ...
Hitting Pause to Play It Smart
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You would think taking a break is a good thing. In so many areas of life, the thought of "hitting pause" and stepping back in an amazing situation. Wh...
He Was Homeless With a Roach
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He Lives in a Swamp (Literally) | STR 373
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No. I'm not exaggerating. This trader, literally, lives in the middle of a 1,200 acre swamp surrounded by gators, snakes and hogs. I want to offer you...
A 20 Year Old Australian Tells His Story! | STR 372
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're once again going "down under" to hear the story of a young Australian trader! It still blows my mind that we have a community of traders from al...
These 4 Words Cost Me $3,200 | STR 371
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Day trading is not an easy task. It's a challenge each and every day. The upside potential, in my opinion at least, is well worth it all; however, it'...
Progressing in the Right Direction! | STR 370
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The sale's pitch of "read a book" or "take a course" and then you're a money making trader is extremely attractive. It seems reasonable to conclude yo...
Bringing Military Wisdom to Trading | STR 369
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I always enjoy talking with current or former military people. Their point of view comes from a place of massive structure and planning. When people's...
He Had Just Lost $23,000.. Now What? | STR 368
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode has a pretty awesome set-up! My guest, Joseph, has already been on the show once before. When he was on previously, he had just lost $...
Starting Off Dirt Poor | STR 367
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know terms such as "poor" and the like get thrown around pretty loosely in today's world as people try and be as dramatic as possible, but that's no...
Don't Fall Into This Tax Trap | STR 366
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be a day trader, then you'll want to definitely understand how the tax system works within the online trading world. I've been working ...
Trying to Be a Good Trader (and Dad) All at Once! | STR 365
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think your schedule would be a bit hectic if you had five children? Who knows, maybe you are reading this as someone who has had more than five...
Battling the Mental Game | STR 364
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The mind is no place for playing checkers. It is one massive game of chess on steroids. If you are a beginner, the sooner you realize that mastering y...
Take a Loss to Understand a Loss | STR 363
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being wrong is part of being a trader. No one is perfect within the financial markets, not even Warren Buffet. The difficult aspect of being wrong in ...
Being Brutally Honest With Yourself | STR 362
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important facts about trading is also one that is rarely talked about. If you are trying to sell a product or service, then from a mar...
Buy the Dip? Don't Use this Logic | STR 361
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market begins to crash, and as investors we begin to hear, "buy the dip". The stock market (or any financial market for that matter) can nev...
He's Been in Russia Since 2002 | STR 360
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This may be a first. I don't think I've ever talked with someone whose location is Russia! But hey, as the podcast continues to expand larger and larg...
A Stock Broker Turned Trader | STR 359
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For parts of this discussion, I thought I was in a Hollywood movie about Wall Street. Being a young kid, going to Long Island to work for a brokerage ...
Judd is My Sorta Guy | STR 358
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know. I've said it about 17 million times through the history of the podcast, but I'm saying it again: iron sharpens iron. While I certainly do not ...
Scoring HUGE. But Staying Accountable | STR 357
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's logical. You do something really really well and your confidence explodes. There is no harm in having an ever growing confidence, particularly in...
Understand THIS, Before Talking About THAT | STR 356
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I truly mean it when I say it, but when it comes to disagreeing on any kind of topic, I'm totally fine with it. The world would be a super boring plac...
Jose Has Officially Gone Full Circle | STR 355
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a first. Over the timespan of 7.5 years, I have never done an episode such as this. My guest and friend, Jose, is back again for the fourth ti...
He's Got a Plan. Now He Needs to Stick to It! | STR 354
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year everyone! I wish you a prosperous 2022 with whatever you are chasing after! No matter what you are chasing after, a great way to better...
Fordy is Back Again And Doing Great! | STR 353
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is no stranger to sharing his story. This is his fourth appearance on the show and, like usual, he crushes it with the discus...
Joe Found What Works For Him… Here's How | STR 352
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While it is a great sale's pitch to tell someone "I have the strategy that works, come follow me!", unfortunately, that's just not how the financial m...
Do Zombies Care About Investing? | STR 351
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I truly hope this entire podcast (which is pretty short and to the point) is something that leaves you saying, "Thanks Captain Obvious!"; however, I'v...
A Farmer Off to a Great Start! | STR 350
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For me, it's easily in the Top 3 Most Admired Professions in the world: farming. Without farmers, there is no "us". I was honored to talk with a Lance...
Daniel is Crushing Life… Here's How | STR 349
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I suppose it depends on who you talk to, but have you ever talked with someone and they are under the impression the world is doomed because of the "y...
An Open and Honest Talk With Michelle! | STR 348
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While trading has a variety of upside benefits and potential, there are also many challenges that make consistently performing the skill a huge hurdle...
Adapting to the Markets | STR 347
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I welcome back long time member, and close personal friend, Nate Wilson to the show. He's been on the show numerous times and as creepy as it sounds, ...
The Reason the Rich Pay Less Taxes | STR 346
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you've heard it. Warren Buffet's secretary pays more in taxes than he does! It's a very popular (and powerful sounding) headline that the med...
Creating Luck With Good Decisions | STR 345
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I suppose it's a pet peeve of mine. But I really can't stand it when people who are making good decisions use the word "luckily" or "luck". No! It's N...