The Trading Coach Podcast
Episodes
419 - Ignore, Laugh, Fight, Win!
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A behind the scenes look at what the path of becoming an entrepreneur looks like from a psychological perspective & what mindset is needed to overcome...
418 - Working With Various Tools of Speculation
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with an aspiring trader explaining why he got into trading and his experiences up to this point. Please do me a favor & leave m...
417 - Take The Money or Bet On Yourself?
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation about instant gratification & how to decide if it's better to take the safe route or bet on yourself. If you've been enjoying...
416 - Go All In Or Quit Now
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An open Q&A session covering a handful of topics including the importance of going "ALL IN" if you want to be successful. Please support the...
415 - Making Money Is Easy But These 8 Things Aren't
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are 8 of the hardest things you need to do in order to become successful in trading and in business in general. Oh & guess what.. making mone...
414 - Developing A Consistent Trading Approach
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A brief look at the importance of & how to develop a consistent approach to your trading. Please remember to support the show by leaving me ...
413 - The Path To Ultimate Freedom
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'll often see the comment saying that "people only coach because they aren't making money trading." In this episode, we debunk that myth (kind of) bu...
412 - 2 Ways To Improve Your Trading & Business
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been a follower of ours for any time now then you know that we've always preached that you need to TREAT YOUR TRADING LIKE A BUSINESS. In th...
411 - Dealing with FOMO & Comfirmation Bias
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The fear of missing out & negative confirmation bias are 2 psychological factors that can be devastating to your trading results. Here's how to so...
410 - 10 Habits of Top Traders
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on the 10 habits that top traders share & how to go about developing them. For more awesome content from Michael Lamothe, you c...
409 - I Don't Have A Plan B
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the most motivational interviews we've done, this aspiring trader explains why he'd like to build an empire by the age of 50 & why he's ...
408 - Turning A Skill Into A Business & Growing It.
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a look at how you can take a skill or a talent of yours & not only develop it into a business but then go on to expand that business. If yo...
407 - Is Good Trading Actually Boring?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You'll often hear traders say the phrase "Good trading is boring." In fact, this is something that I've said for years. With that being said, after re...
406 - Don't Risk Your Success Relying on Others
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest achievement in life is control. Control of your finances, control of your time & control of your decisions. As long as you are ...
405 - What To Know Before Trading With A Small Account
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I often get asked the question of if it's worth starting a trading account with a very small amount of capital & my answer is no. My answer ...
404 - It's Time To Put Yourself First
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we get so distracted by the work that we're doing that we forget WHY we're doing it in the first place. In this interview with an aspiring t...
403 - How to Handle Losing Trades
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation about active trade management techniques along with how to mentally deal with losing trades so that it doesn't affect your future decis...
402 - Turning Negatives into Positives
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's natural to experiences obstacles in whatever journey you take. The difference between those who ultimately go on to become successful & those...
401 - Don't Trade Live Until You've Done This
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trading is a skill & like any skill, it takes time to develop. One of the main reasons that the failure rate in trading is so high is because most...
400 - Are You Viewing Money Incorrectly?
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Would you rather get rich quick or get wealthy slow? This question sparked an interesting conversation on how we value money & some of the misconc...
399 - I Rushed The Process & Paid For It
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the lessons that a trader learns will come through their experiences in the market. If you take your time when learning to trade you'll experi...
398 - You Have To Do More Than Take Courses
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many aspiring traders believe that all it takes to become successful is watching a video, reading a few books, or taking a trading course. The truth i...
397 - Assessing Your Strategies Performance
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at which metrics I value the most when it comes to assessing the performance of a strategy when deciding if it's worth trading or not. Ch...
396 - Money Is Good but Freedom/Control Is Better
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If the 2020 pandemic taught us anything it's that most of us are living under the control of someone else. This can be scary & this is the main re...
395 - The Quick Fix Won't Help You Improve
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking for the quick-fix solution then you might as well say that you're looking to fail. Simply looking for the answer is pointless as lon...
394 - Developing an Unstoppable Mindset in Trading & Life
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence is key to success & in today's podcast we're going to talk about how developing the right type of mindset will make you unstoppable in ...
393 - Learning Lessons the Hard Way
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Carl Burgette sharing my journey as a trader, some of the most expensive lessons that I've learned & what I believe is important...
392 - Fitting Trading Around Your Life
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I always advise that you try to fit your trading routine around your life routine. After all, most of us get into trading because we want to achieve t...
391 - Backtesting & Understanding News Events
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know how important backtesting is to developing a trading strategy but is it also important when it comes to making the decision on how you're ...
390 - Eliminate Those Limiting Beliefs
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most people lose before they even start playing the game. Why? Because of limiting beliefs. When you remove the limits that your mind puts on itself y...
389 - Learning to Read A Price Chart
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You may not like my answer but here's what you need to know about learning to read a price chart. Remember that the best way to support the podc...
388 - From Gamer to Trader (& everything inbetween)
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with a former gamer turned trader talking about the behind the scenes work that goes into becoming a consistently profitable trader. ...
387 - The Notorious System Hopper
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Answering a question from a self-proclaimed "system hopper" about the best way to pick which trading strategy to focus on. Remember to take adva...
386 - What You Need To Know Before Trend Trading
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many traders want to be trend followers in hopes of catching the "big move" without knowing what exactly goes into doing so. In this podcast we're goi...
385 - Using More Leverage Will Leave You More Broke
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's come to my attention that many traders have the wrong idea about what leverage is & how it should be used. I shouldn't be surprised since it ...
384 - The Risk of Relying on Trading Software
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Using a trading software is a great way to delegate & even automate your trading responsibilities which can free up time. This is a MASSIVE plus. ...
383 - Building Your Dream Life Through Trading
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's how the skill of trading can be used as a tool that will help you build your dream life. Take Advantage of 10+ hours of training from our...
382 - Changing Your Indicator Settings For Better Results
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most traders will use an indictor with zero idea of how it works or what it actually measures. They'll just plug it in & look for it to be a savin...
381 - Investing In Self As A Retail Trader
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interview I did with Sylvia's Traders Lounge discussing my journey in the markets, what a solid rules-based trading plan entails, why I hated manag...
380 - Multiply Your Time: Eliminate, Automate, Delegate
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new take on time management & a how-to permanently remove things from your to-do-list & gain more time both in your trading, business & ...
379 - Benefits of Backtesting One Strategy at a Time
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The backtesting process is necessary to your trading success & how you approach it will dictate how quickly you can begin trading. If you want to ...
378 - How To Avoid Analysis Paralysis
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Consistent Analysis + Consistent Execution = Consistent Results. I'm a firm believer in this formula. This episode shares a simple way to put yourself...
377 - How To Maximize Your Brain Performance
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that the best way to focus was to unfocus? Sound strange, but there's a lot of truth to that statement. Although the brain is not t...
376 - The 2 Phases To Success
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Success means different things for different people & it's often not the glorified version that we typically see on TV or the internet. In this in...
375 - The 30-Day Productivity Challenge
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My formula for success is simple. Do the right things, with the right amount of effort, for the right period of time & BOOM! An easy way to accomp...
374 - Strategy Advice For New Traders
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on what a new trader should focus on when it comes to deciding how many strategies & how many pairs to trade. Register for our...
373 - Stop Comparing Your Statistics
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A good conversation on why it's pointless to compare your trading stats to someone else & counting or comparing likes on social media is pointless...
372 - How Discipline Can Unlock Creativity
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by a Ted talk from ESPN's Bomani Jones, today's episode takes a look at how it's extremely difficult to become successful by being a one-tric...
371 - Advice for Getting Unstuck in Your Trading
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in your trading career you will plateau. That means you'll hit a point in time where you feel like you've stopped improving & even m...
370 - Here's My Unique Way of Learning
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the tactics that I use to help me retain information once I've learned it along with some tips from some of the trading greats. Pleas...
369 - Your Way of Trading Doesn't Work
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This was a comment I got from a trader the other day claiming that my way of trading doesn't work. Although these comments used to bother me when I fi...
368 - Is the Dollar Index Useful In Trading?
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation discussing if and if so how useful the US Dollar Index is when it comes to helping our trading. Please support the podcast by leaving a...
367 - Trading Comfort for Potential
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not consistently moving forward life will leave you behind. I remember when I was satisfied making 35K a year because at the time I couldn't...
366 - Preparing To Trade For A Prop Firm
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's what you need to have in place if you're looking to position yourself to trade for a prop firm. Please remember to RATE/REVIEW the podcast! Tha...
365 - The Best Way To Teach Is Bad for Business
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at what I believe is the ideal way to teach & learn so that you can master the skill of trading without falling victim to the common setbac...
364 - My Best Trade/ My Path To Success SUCKED!
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A reflection on the most important trade of my career & an answer to the question of "what did you enjoy most about your journey to becoming a con...
363 - Understanding Affiliate Programs
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about affiliate programs & how they can be both helpful or hurtful to your business. Your Trading Coach - Akil Learn To Trade -...
362 - Led To Believe The Wrong Things About Trading
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with an aspiring trader who was forced to change his expectations about what could be gained through trading & what type of action wa...
361 - Adjusting Your Risk To Meet Your Goals
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the importance of proper risk management & why it's important to highly value it when looking to find the balance between maximizing you...
360 - Your Trading Timeline & Mastering Discipline
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A great conversation looking at what a realistic timeline looks like from learning how to trade to trading live money. Also a discussion on how to mak...
359 - 3 Secrets To Strengthen Your Resiliency
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3 tips on how you can transform yourself into a more resilient person & start seeing an entirely different level of success both in business and i...
358 - Market Dynamics & Position Sizing Advice
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at how different markets change over time & a discussion on position sizing & why focusing on reducing your risk is much more important...
357 - Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pardon the cheesy title..but it's true. One of the reasons trading is so difficult is because it's often a lonely journey that one takes on their own....
356 - Continued Education & Indicator Talk
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about what a trader should be doing after they've achieved success in the markets in order to stay sharp & continue developing. Also ...
355- How Long Should You Be In A Drawdown?
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on what a drawdown is, how long you should realistically be in one, what to avoid doing when you're in one & some tips on how you c...
354 - Tips On Starting A Signal Service
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The other day we had a conversation about the different options a trader has when looking to use their skill of trading to generate income. One of the...
353 - Trade Frequency Matters
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most fo the time as traders we focus on win/loss percentage, average risk/reward & profitability. Something that often floats under the rada...
352 - Trading Skill vs. Trading Strategy
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation about the differences between being skilled at trading a set strategy and being skilled as an overall trader. Please remember to ...
351 - Your Past Is An Investment In Your Future
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when to give up? How do you know when you've found your calling? How do you know if you're close to success or just wasting time? Thes...
350 - This Is How You Should View Trading
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many trader fail to find success in the markets because they have improper expectations of what trading is, what it can produce & what it takes to...
349 - The Slap In The Face We Needed
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Jason Graystone & a group of traders about the benefits that this pandemic will have on how we live our lives & run our bu...
348 - Discovering the Cypher & Human Behavior Patterns
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at how the Cypher Pattern was discovered & how understanding human behavior is the key to understanding how the markets move. Yo...
347 - Ridding Bad Habits & Profit Multipliers
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Would you be happy if I told you that you could average a 5% return per month on a $100 account? If you said no then you're thinking too small because...
346 - How To Value Your Win Percentage
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Win percentage is a highly overrated metric when it comes to judging your performance in the market & you'll often hear me say that it doesn't mat...
345 - Advice on Changing Position Size
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A position sizing strategy can be the tool takes your trading results from good to great. However, if done incorrectly it can also be a direct path to...
344 - Tips for Backtesting
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In another one of our accountability session interviews with an aspiring trader. Jason Graystone shares some very helpful tips that you should follow ...
343 - The Swing vs. Day Trading Debate
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the differences between swing & day trading from both a technical & psychological perspective & which I think is the best route ...
342 - Screentime vs. Mentorship & Coaching
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A debate with a trader on whether mentorship is really the best way to help you find success. My opinion was yes, but he had something else that he th...
341 - Suffer Now, Succeed Later
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I get it life is hard, but complaining about it isn't going to make it any easier. Instead of wasting time & energy making up excuses for why you ...
340 - Exploiting Your Edge In The Markets
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's how having a trading strategy that provides you with an edge & using a proper risk management strategy will allow you to become a consisten...
339 - A Look Back & My Worst Drawdown
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at how I mentally handled my worst drawdown & an explanation on the reason losing streaks aren't as devastating as the feel at the tim...
338 - The Process Will Get You The Goal
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zero experience, fear of being ripped off, no time to spare, etc. An interview with a trader who overcame all of these excuses & got himself on th...
337 - Wealth Offenders & Digging Out of Debt
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the difference in mindset between the "rich" & the "wealthy" & what actions you can take to start putting yourself on the right side...
336 - An Alternative Way To Grow Your Account
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at an alternative way to fund your trading account if your skills are in the right place, but your finances aren't. Support the show by leaving...
335 - Does The Dopamine Detox Work?
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at one of the newest productivity trends floating around the internet called the Dopamine Detox & an assessment on whether or not it's some...
334 - Lessons That Have Helped Me Survive As A Trader
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with one of my favorite people on the planet Michael Lamothe & MaraWealth. In it we talk a lot about how I've adjusted to trading dur...
333 - Thoughts While Developing A Strategy
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each year I dedicate a few weeks to my continued education as a trader. This consists of reading books, reviewing old training & maybe even involv...
332 - The Jordan Mindset in Trading
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest player to ever play basketball. But something that stood out more so than his skill on the court was his minds...
331 - Can You Become A Millionaire Trading?
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with 2 traders, with 2 different views on what success means in trading & how to achieve it. Please remember to support this ...
330 - I Sacrifice Money For This...
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As you get older your priorities change. When I first got started in trading making as much money as possible was the number 1 goal & I was willin...
329 - Think Instructive, Not Obstructive
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When faced with a hardship or an obstacle it's very easy to make excuses and give up on your goals. However, adversity sometimes offers the best oppor...
328 - Managing Your Exposure in the Markets
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I lost nearly 30K on a series of trades because I was too exposed to a single currency pair. That lesson has taught me a lot moving forward about the ...
327 - You Have To Get Started Somewhere
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The current trend is to glorify the entrepreneur & shame anyone that isn't on that path. Let me tell you why thinking that way is stupid & how non-ent...
326 - The Rise of Social Trading
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so much "money to be made" in the markets we're likely to see a rise in what is called "Social Trading." For some, this can be a very dangerous t...
325 - The Side of Coaching You Don't See
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the dark side of being a trading coach & the mental struggles that we deal with outside of the market. Interested in learning how to tr...
324 - Quality v. Quantity: What's More Important?
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interesting discussion on what's more important, having more trading opportunities, or having better trading opportunities. Interested in learni...
323 - Scams, Struggles & Spirit Guides
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the time when people encourage you not to follow your dreams it's because it then puts the pressure on them to do the same. Anything of value ...
322 - How To Become Selfishly Productive
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't have time, learn to create it. Here are some tips on how you can do so while maintaining complete control over your content, messages & i...
321 - Slow Learners Make Less Mistakes
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The need for instant gratification has us expecting results right away. The truth is that anything of value takes time to develop & trading is no diff...
320 - An Excuse That Can Change Your Life For The Better
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's extremely easy to think of an excuse for things that we don't want to do. But this doesn't mean that all excuses are bad. In 2009, making an excu...