Traders Improved Trading Podcast

In this episode, we had the great honor of speaking with Linda Raschke, a true legend in the trading industry. With a trading career spanning over 45 years, Linda has seen it all—from starting out in 1981 to running her own hedge fund, which ranked #17 out of 4,500 hedge funds for best five-year performance. She was also featured in Jack Schwager’s The New Market Wizards - a must read interview. During this conversation, Linda shares invaluable insights on creating your own trading game, time-tested trading principles, and the power of specialization as a trader. She also talks about the passion and mindset required to sustain a long and successful trading career, offering practical advice for new and aspiring traders.   ► Connect with Linda on Twitter: https://x.com/LindaRaschke   ##### This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built.  Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading. visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/    Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer  

In this interview, we sat down with Jason Shapiro, a true trading legend and one of the featured traders in Jack Schwager’s Unknown Market Wizards. Jason is a hedge fund manager with more than 30 years of market experience and an incredible track record—over 20 consecutive profitable years without a single losing one.   Connect with Jason Shapiro Website: https://crowdedmarketreport.com Youtube ‪@crowdedmarketreport‬ Twitter: https://x.com/Crowded_Mkt_Rpt   ##### This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built.  Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading. visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/    Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer  

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kim Ann Curtin, also known as The Wall Street Coach. Kim is a renowned performance coach, speaker, and author who works with professional traders, hedge fund managers, and financial executives to elevate their performance through self-awareness and emotional mastery.     Connect with Kim  https://x.com/kimanncurtin https://thewallstreetcoach.net   ##### This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built.  Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading. visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/    Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer  

In this episode, we speak with legendary trader Thomas Basso, featured in The New Market Wizards and former head of Trendstat Capital. Tom shares his insights on building trading systems that match your personality, managing emotions, and creating a stress-free trading approach. With decades of experience, he offers practical wisdom for traders seeking consistency and enjoyment in the process. A must-listen for anyone serious about long-term trading success.   Connect with Tom Basso His website: http://enjoytheride.world Twitter: https://x.com/basso_tom   ##### This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built.  Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading. visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/    Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer  

Most traders are told to stay calm, suppress emotion, and stick to the plan—but what if that’s exactly what’s holding them back? In this episode, we sit down with Denise Shull, performance coach to top hedge fund managers, pro athletes, and the author of Market Mind Games. Denise breaks down why avoiding or ignoring your emotions leads to hesitation, slumps, and missed opportunities—and how understanding your emotional signals can actually become your biggest edge. We dive into the psychology of decision-making, the physical signs of confidence, and why your beliefs shape your perception of the market more than you think. If you've ever second-guessed yourself mid-trade or struggled to trust your process, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.   ►Connect with Denise Twitter: https://x.com/DeniseKShull Online course: https://therethinkgroup.net/intro-to-the-trader-brain/  Book on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071756221   ##### This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built.  Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading. visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/    Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer  

Jared Tendler is a leading mental game coach who has worked with world-class performers across industries — including professional traders, poker players, and esports athletes. With a master’s degree in counseling psychology and over 20 years of experience, Jared helps high performers identify and correct mental leaks, build emotional resilience, and achieve peak consistency under pressure. He’s the author of The Mental Game of Trading and The Mental Game of Poker, widely regarded as essential guides for mastering mindset in performance-driven environments.   Connect with Jared  Twitter: https://x.com/jaredtendler Website: https://jaredtendler.com/ Get his book: https://jaredtendler.com/books/the-mental-game-of-trading/   ##### This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built.  Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading. visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/    Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer  

In this podcast episode, we talked to trader and educator Akil Stokes who shares his journey, trading philosophy, and advice for traders at all levels. He emphasizes price action trading, using structure and patterns. Akil discusses his shift from strict mechanical trading to a more discretionary price action approach, highlighting the importance of aligning a strategy with a trader’s personality. He also stresses the value of data-driven decision-making, backtesting, and maintaining a trading journal. The conversation covers scaling up capital, transitioning from day trading to swing trading, and why traders often exit profitable trades too early. Akil also talks about the importance of discipline, curiosity, and adapting to market changes. For those balancing trading with a full-time job, he advises scheduling trading time wisely and focusing on higher timeframes if necessary. Lastly, he shares insights on prop firms, risk management, and the importance of patience in trading success.   ► Connect with Akil: Twitter: https://x.com/AkilStokesRTM Website & more: https://tieronetrading.com/akil/   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.  

We had the pleasure of talking to Mandi R. last week. She is a trading performance and mindset coach. In this episode we talk about trauma, dealing with losses, and we go very personal with her.    ► Connect with Mandi: Twitter: https://x.com/MPX_Trader Website: High Performance Trading   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.  

We had the pleasure of sitting together with Yvan Byeajee, known as Trading Composure on social media, and talk about all things trading psychology, habits, consistency, and accountability. We had a lot of fun picking his brain and diving deep into these important trading topics.    Want to connect with Yvan? Here are his channels and trading materials: Trading Composure book: https://amzn.to/4j1F9cw Twitter: https://x.com/TradingComposur Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tradingcomposure Instagram: https://instagram.com/tradingcomposure Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tradingcomposure/ Website: www.tradingcomposure.com   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In this podcast, we had the pleasure of talking to Steven Goldstein from Alphaminds. Steven is a top coach in the financial markets and he has worked with hedge funds, investment banks, asset managers, prop firms, traders and other leaders. He also has nearly 25 years as a trader at leading investment banks. His expertise in market dynamics and human performance empowers traders to achieve transformative growth and success.   Links to Steven's work Twitter: https://x.com/AlphaMind101 His book: https://www.masteringthementalgameoftrading.com/   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In this podcast I discuss how to find the optimal trading strategy for a beginner and what to look for in your first trading strategy. At the end I also provide some tips on how to start your trading journey and discuss the imporance of demo trading, backtesting, and when to go live.   ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

Links to Dr. Steenbarger's work ► His blog: https://traderfeed.blogspot.com/ ► Radical Renewal: https://leadingrenewal.blogspot.com/ ► Twitter: https://x.com/steenbab   ► Get Edgewonk 3: https://edgewonk.com/ ► All supported platforms: https://edgewonk.com/import/   Edgewonk is an online trading journal that allows you to easily record your past trades, learn about your trading mistakes, analyze your trading performance and optimize your behavior to improve your trading performance. The Edgewonk trading journal offers powerful analytical tools, but also provides features that allow the trader to analyze and improve their mental trading game and work on their trading psychology. Edgewonk is an all-in-one trading journal platform that can be used by stocks, Forex, Futures, Crypto, CFD, and commodity traders alike.   ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

Discover the "Trifecta of Profitable Trading" and learn how to set up your trading for success! This podcast dives into 3 crucial aspects: Risk-Reward Ratio, Win Rate, and Risk Management. You'll learn why focusing on high WR can be a trap, and how to develop a probabilistic mindset for trading. We'll also explore position sizing strategies to safeguard your capital and avoid emotional trading decisions. Master these 3 and watch your trading journey take off!   Article I mentioned: How To Use The Reward Risk Ratio Like A Professional - (tradeciety.com)   ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

It is impossible to rank the ten listed habits and tips in order of importance. Ideally, a trader can cultivate most of the trading habits listed in this podcast. However, you also do not want to overwhelm yourself by trying to fix everything at once. Instead, pick one to three and work on them with focus for a few weeks to build momentum once you start seeing results. Over time, you will be able to change your trading for the better.   ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

The Tradeciety Traders Improved podcast is back! From now on you can expect new, weekly podcast episodes again.  In this week's episode, I talk about overtrading and provide 10 tips on how to beat over trading.    ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In this episode, we sit with Constantin, an independent trader with over 20 years of trading experience. He is a multiple 6-figure funded trader, an expert in everything funding challenges and we chat about his experiences with regards to becoming a funded trader. Find Constantin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tradebln    ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In today's episode, we'll explore how the choices we make in what we consume - both physically and mentally - shape our lives.   ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

Remember when you started trading and it was all new. A whole new world opened up in front of you with opportunities and endless possibilities. This is the honeymoon phase and every day you learned something new and it was all exciting. But then, reality settled in eventually – usually after a few months. And that’s where traders realize that trading is harder than it seemed at first and that becoming a professional trader requires more time and effort than initially anticipated.   ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

When you believe you're inherently bad at something, it shapes your actions. If you think you're bad at math, you might not study hard enough or pay attention in class, leading to poor grades, which then reinforces your belief about yourself and your skills. This is a self-fulfilling prophecy rooted in a fixed mindset, which implies that our abilities are static. But is that really the end of the story?   ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In trading, unforced errors refer to avoidable mistakes made by traders, not due to market forces but because of their own decisions or oversights. These errors include taking excessive risks, violating established trading rules, ignoring important market news, and making emotionally driven decisions like exiting a trade prematurely. Such errors often stem from a lack of discipline, inadequate risk management, absence of a trading plan, insufficient research, or emotional biases. Reducing these unforced errors is crucial for maintaining a sustainable and profitable trading strategy, as they can significantly impact a trader's overall performance and financial outcomes.   ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy   ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***   ################ ► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/  Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so. Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.