In episode 486 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with James North discussing how he, as an engineer, became a full-time trader. James shares his experiences, including the challenges he faced when transitioning from a full-time job to trading, the significance of risk management, and the lessons learned from using funded accounts.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:41 James’ journey into trading
• 02:13 What made him move from engineering to trading
• 05:53 Finding a trading strategy
• 06:41 What market context to look for
• 07:43 Timeframes he focuses on
• 09:31 From trading systematically to discretionary
• 10:33 Trading routine and lifestyle
• 12:02 Overcoming initial struggles in his first 3 months of trading
• 18:14 Lessons from funded accounts
• 20:14 How much money do you need to go full-time?
• 22:09 Advice for aspiring funded traders
• 22:50 Where to find James North (link below)
• and much more

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In episode 485 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with full-time algo trader, Alejandro Perez, discussing how he made $30k with simple algo trading strategies. This might be your game-changer if you're still hesitating about algo trading.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:44 What’s new with Alejandro?
• 01:23 Navigating algo trading
• 03:28 Algo strategies and timeframes
• 05:33 Managing drawdowns
• 08:33 Learning to deal with drawdowns
• 11:39 Alejandro's 2024 algo trading review
• 12:48 Scaling capital and funding options
• 15:40 The importance of scaling your capital aside from using prop firms
• 17:57 Advice to traders planning to get into algos
• 19:32 Where to find Alejandro Perez and get started with algo trading
• and much more

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In episode 484 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Michael Toma, who discusses how he went from rock bottom to full-time trader. It’s a tell-all that even Etienne didn’t know about…until now.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:57 Michael’s journey to trading success
• 02:16 How he learned to trade
• 05:23 Overcoming personal and professional challenges
• 07:53 Building a trading capital
• 10:54 Keys to consistency
• 11:49 Increasing capital
• 14:14 The importance of risk management
• 16:49 Risk management 101
• 20:28 Trading style and lifestyle
• 23:48 Managing trading and traveling
• 25:05 Coach Mike’s advice to struggling traders
• 27:22 Building connections and community
• 28:41 Future goals and quality of life
• 30:09 Reaching the “crossover point”
• and much more

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In episode 483 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with funded scalper, Boris Schlossberg, as he reveals keys to $250k. Listen to their discussion on critical aspects of trading, emphasizing the importance of treating prop money as real money, the impact of political events on market behavior, and the necessity of preparing for market corrections.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:28 Catching up with Boris Schlossberg
• 01:44 Market reactions to political events
• 03:18 How should traders prepare for a market crash?
• 04:57 The importance of “size” in trading
• 07:50 Why go into prop firms?
• 09:08 Benefits of prop firm limiting rules
• 10:08 Treating your prop firm account like real money
• 10:45 Learning from account blow-ups
• 13:41 Tracking accounts passed and lost
• 16:52 Understanding Market Regimes
• 18:14 Managing days with probable losses
• 19:46 The role of algos in trading
• 23:00 Managing algos
• 26:29 How to find Boris Schlossberg (links below)
• and much more

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• DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!)
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• One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
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In episode 482 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with full-time trader, Akil Stokes, sharing his mindset for consistency. Learn insights on scaling up capital, recognizing readiness for full-time trading, and finding the right resources in a crowded market.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:41 What’s new with Akil Stokes?
• 01:15 Trading strategies and evolution
• 02:41 Moving from price action to indicators
• 04:12 Akil’s preferred timeframe
• 05:00 Common mistakes among traders
• 06:01 The importance of trading psychology
• 07:29 Going through pain to learn as a trader
• 08:53 Advice on scaling up capital and trading full-time
• 11:16 Recognizing when you're ready to scale
• 13:42 Setting realistic expectations
• 16:18 Market changes and trading habits
• 17:42 Consistency in trading
• 19:40 Balancing life and trading
• 22:20 When to review your trades
• 23:23 Continuous learning and growth as a trader
• 25:39 Working on becoming profitable
• 27:47 Finding your trading style
• 30:04 Becoming a successful trader
• 31:32 Where to find Akil Stokes
• and much more

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  • AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus)
• Desire To TRADE Academy

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In episode 481 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Alyse Amores, a funded trader who shares her secrets to consistency. Watch as she emphasizes the significance of risk management, the psychological aspects of trading, and the common pitfalls traders face, especially in prop trading.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:42 Alyse’s trading journey
• 03:32 Learning and mentorship in trading
• 04:32 When did she start becoming profitable?
• 07:36 Current trading style and strategies
• 10:55 Using indicators vs. price action and volume
• 12:31 Transitioning to funded trading
• 14:31 The difference between trading futures and forex
• 15:41 Managing capital and risk
• 18:11 Setting goals and managing expectations
• 19:21 What are her rules for drawdowns/risks?
• 20:52 Benefits of having multiple positions per trade
• 22:11 Common mistakes in risk and prop trading
• 24:02 Biases and trading psychology
• 27:20 Implementing change and discipline in trading
• 28:59 Where to find Alyse Amores (links below)
  and much more

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In episode 480 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with elite trader Erik Smolinski to discuss full-time trader secrets to making a living trading. Learn the significance of embracing the less glamorous aspects of trading, such as logging trades and analyzing performance, to achieve long-term success.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:46 Erik’s journey from student to trader
• 03:20 Overcoming financial constraints
• 04:26 Changing his mindset about risk
• 08:05 The importance of organization in building a trading strategy
• 10:27 Keeping track of data
• 12:13 Erik’s trading style
• 16:25 Setting realistic goals for consistent returns
• 20:45 Outperforming the market
• 22:09 Three ways to limit portfolio drawdown
• 26:47 Three common mistakes traders make
• 31:56 Embracing the unsexy work of trading
• 33:48 Where to find Erik Smolinski (link below)
• and much more

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In episode 479 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with professional investor, Jason Graystone, who shares his full-time trader method for wealth building. Discover insights on structuring trading strategies, the significance of patience, and the need for a solid foundation before diving into trading.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:52 What’s new with Jason Graystone
• 01:47 The bigger picture of trading
• 04:11 When is the best time to trade?
• 07:09 Trading strategies and timeframes
• 09:01 Timeframes and money correlation
• 13:00 Understanding risk and reward
• 14:09 Mindset shifts for trading success
• 17:16 Managing drawdowns and emotional performance
• 20:17 Continuous improvement and adaptation in trading
• 22:15 Building a stable trading foundation
• 25:01 Education before investment
• 28:25 Where to find Jason Graystone
• and much more

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• DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!)
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