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Sharpen your edge with the Traders Mastermind podcast—proudly sponsored by Pepperstone.
We dive deep into the mindset, discipline, and strategy needed to excel in the high-performance world of short-term trading.
Join 13,000+ traders who subscribe to the Traders Mastermind Daily Email—designed to help you build discipline, momentum, and consistency in under 3 minutes a day.
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You didn’t exit too early.
You had the wrong mindset.
In this episode, I break down mindset matching... aligning your mindset with the market and the structure you’re trading.
Grinding trends and momentum moves look similar, but they demand very different mental calibrations.
Get this wrong, and even good trades fall apart!
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In this episode, I break down the three non-negotiable steps I’ve seen work again and again for traders who finally stop spinning their wheels and start making real progress.
We cover how to define your trading North Star, how to reverse engineer your edge into focused daily work, and how to review your performance properly... without over-analysing or burning yourself out.
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A short Christmas check-in to wrap up the year, share a few trading reflections, and say thank you before we reset for January.
No lessons, no predictions... just an honest end-of-year reflection.
Merry Christmas
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Have you ever seen the film Zulu?
It’s not really a war film.
It’s a lesson in discipline under pressure.
In this episode, I break down what the Battle of Rorke’s Drift teaches us about trading… why structure beats strength, why survival matters more than heroics, and why holding the line is often the real edge.
A calm look at discipline, risk, and behaviour when things get uncomfortable.
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Forget the tech. Forget the tribalism. Mark digs into the behaviour around crypto, how narratives form, how they collapse, and why traders should stay observers, not disciples.
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Ever wondered why floor traders thrived?
It wasn’t the bright jackets!... it was their clarity of edge.
In this episode, Mark breaks down what their real advantage was and how modern traders can apply the same principle today.
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In this short Budget Day briefing, I break down the setups, the traps, the tone shifts that move cable, and the oddball trades that can appear when the market misprices Reeves’ announcements.
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Most traders don’t fail in year one, they fail in year two.
In this episode I break down why traders stall, burn out or blow up in that 12–24 month window, and how to make sure you’re one of the few who actually push through and build consistency.
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Most traders swing between two extremes: trading so small it doesn’t matter… or trading so big it destroys their ability to think clearly.
In this episode, we break down how to actually find the sweet spot... the size that engages you, keeps you disciplined, and doesn’t sabotage your edge.
Plus, the two phases every trader must go through before scaling up.
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You took a trade you shouldn’t have… moved the stop… oversized… maybe all three.
Now you’re staring at a red number and feeling disgusted with yourself.
Here’s the thing: that emotional spiral is where traders get wrecked... or rise.
This episode is about what to actually do when you’ve just messed up… and how the best traders break the cycle before it breaks them.
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You’ve got the idea. The backdrop lines up. You know what you want to do…
But you’re waiting for that perfect trigger... and before you know it, the move’s already gone.
In this episode, Mark breaks down the concept of the feeler position, a small, early entry that keeps you aligned with the trade idea while managing risk.
We explore:
When to use a feeler trade (and when not to)How it shifts your mindset from hesitation to actionWhy it sharpens your focus and reduces FOMOHow to build a position around a solid thesis. even when conditions aren’t perfect
If you’ve ever said, “I knew it was going to move, but I didn’t take the trade…” — this episode is for you.
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There are two types of traders I see stuck in the same painful cycle... and they couldn’t be more different.
One’s a gunslinger: fast, aggressive, and emotional.
The other’s a technician: precise, rule-based, and controlled.
In this episode, I dive into what each type is missing, how to spot which one you are, and what to do to finally get your edge working.
If you’re stuck, plateaued, or constantly second-guessing yourself... this one’s for you.
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Sometimes, intelligence works against you in the market.
In this episode, I share two stories... Isaac Newton and Mike Ashley, both brilliant men humbled by price. A reminder that no matter how clever you are, price is king.
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Want to catch a liquidity rug pull before it unfolds?
In this episode, I walkthrough my TradingView setup for spotting potential turning points in markets like gold, without being glued to your screen.
You’ll learn how to set alerts for range expansions, prior day lows, key volatility shifts, and more. Perfect for traders who want to prepare for big intraday or multi-day moves before the crowd reacts.
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UK traders — this one’s for you.
Is spread betting truly tax-free? What if it’s your only income? What if you’re making serious money from it?
In this episode, I break down the latest 2025 HMRC updates on spread betting and taxation, including some surprising clarifications buried in their official guidance.
You’ll discover:
Why spread bets are treated differently from CFDs and futuresThe myth of “if it’s your main income, you’ll be taxed”What HMRC now says about professional gamblersWhy UK traders might have the best deal in the world (for now)
Plus: A full blog post with links to the official guidance is available at TradersMastermind.com
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Ever wondered what your broker really does with your trade once you hit “buy”?
Are they hedging it? Taking the other side? Betting against you?
In this episode, I break down the difference between A-booking and B-booking, explains how most modern brokers actually manage risk, and answers the question that matters most: should you even care?
You’ll learn:
What A-book and B-book models actually areHow risk is managed in hybrid modelsWhy prop firms are pure B-book (and what that means)
Whether you’re new or experienced, this episode gives you a straight-talking look at broker mechanics... no nonsense, no conspiracy theories
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Forget the generic trading advice. In this episode, I share twelve unusual tips that sound strange at first — but can transform the way you trade.
From kitchen timers and standing desks, to hiding your P&L and levelling up life outside the charts, these are the offbeat tweaks that sharpen discipline, reduce mistakes, and keep you focused on what really matters: building an edge.
Try one or two this week and see how much the “weird stuff” moves the needle.
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Are you chopping yourself up trading both long and short in the same session?
In this episode, I dive into a powerful but often overlooked idea from legendary traders like Wyckoff, Linda Raschke, and Toby Crabel: aligning with one side of the market — and staying there.
Could this old-school approach be your unlock to clearer decisions, better trades, and more consistency?
Let’s find out.
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Imagine trading with your future self watching over your shoulder.
Every click, every stop move, every hesitation — exposed.
Would they nod in approval, or wince in frustration? In this episode, I break down the Trader’s Mirror Test and how this quirky mental exercise can change the way you see your trading forever.
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Is your stop loss helping you—or hurting you? The textbook says “set it and forget it,” but real-world trading isn’t always that simple.
In this episode, I explore alternative ways to manage risk: scaling out, discretionary cuts, wide circuit-breaker stops, and active intraday adjustments.
If you’ve ever felt like tight stops kill good trades—or wide stops dig bigger holes—this discussion will help you rethink how you manage risk in dynamic markets.
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