DiscoverTradingLife Podcast with Brad Jelinek
TradingLife Podcast with Brad Jelinek
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TradingLife Podcast with Brad Jelinek

Author: Brad Jelinek

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Short form audio discussing life as a trader. My focus will be on how to think, how to learn from mistakes, and how trading relates to so much more than the markets. I will also do some self reflection on my own journey. I’ll bring up market setups, lessons from trading, and trends I’m seeing. I will speak on cryptos, stocks, futures, and certain evolving situations. My goal is to have the content be timeless so listeners can get value regardless of when they tune in.
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In this conversation, Brad and Brent explore the concept of a trading edge, discussing how to identify it, recognize when it is lost, and the emotional aspects of trading. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and backtesting in maintaining a successful trading strategy, while also acknowledging the inevitable struggles traders face throughout their careers.TakeawaysDefining your trading edge can be subjective and varies for each trader.A clear sign of losing your edge is when past successful strategies no longer yield results.Emotional dissatisfaction in trading can indicate a loss of connection to your strategy.Backtesting can help identify when your edge is no longer effective.Experiencing larger losses than expected is a significant red flag.Trading should bring joy, but it also comes with stress.Long-term traders often face periods of doubt and disconnection from their work.Admitting when a strategy isn't working is crucial for growth.Rebuilding after losses requires humility and self-reflection.Finding a new edge is possible with the right mindset and approach.Finding Your Trading Edge: A Deep DiveWhen Your Trading Edge Disappears"How do you know when your edge is gone?""I feel like shit about what I'm doing.""You need to go back to the drawing board."
Mentorship Podcast #2

Mentorship Podcast #2

2025-01-3026:46

In this episode of the mentorship podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges faced by traders, particularly focusing on impulsiveness, discipline, and the psychological aspects of trading. They explore the importance of having a structured trading strategy, the impact of behavioral conditioning, and the necessity of treating trading as a serious career. The conversation emphasizes the need for a pre-trade routine and the significance of following rules to achieve long-term success in trading. Takeaways Many traders struggle with impulsiveness after experiencing success. Discipline is crucial for maintaining a consistent trading strategy. Writing down trading rules can help reinforce discipline. Changing the definition of a 'winning day' can improve mindset. Behavioral conditioning from past trading habits can affect current performance. Taking breaks after impulsive trades can reset mental focus. The adrenaline rush from trading can lead to poor decision-making. Treating trading as a career requires the same rigor as any job. Understanding the psychological aspects of trading can aid in self-regulation. Building a supportive trading environment can help mitigate loneliness.
Mentorship Podcast #1

Mentorship Podcast #1

2025-01-2931:22

Brent and I listen to Mike explain his strategy and then we go to work helping him make a few fixes that will help him align more to his intended outcome.
After a good day, I had a bad day and it was very preventable and there’s a lot of classic mistakes I made that others can learn from.
I share how I screwed up some trades in Chinese equities and what we can learn from them and then I pose a potential stupid news trade in oil and finally talk about maybe creating a Substack group. A reminder too on the mentorship podcast form that I want people to sign up for so we can enjoy learning from each other.
Using price action

Using price action

2025-01-2011:41

I briefly talk about some future plans for the podcast and then get into the importance of price action and how I use it.
Mentorship podcast

Mentorship podcast

2025-01-1605:10

I discuss a peculiar behavior I have when I put on positions and the rest of the podcast is about a mentorship podcast that i am going to have and I give directions to fill out a form on my website if you’re interested in the details.
Chat with my wife

Chat with my wife

2025-01-0627:47

This was a 25-minute chat I had with my wife about her observations of living with a trader and other topics that came up. You can also go to YouTube to see the video.
I describe my style to a friend, and I try to be as honest as possible.
Podcast demographics

Podcast demographics

2025-01-0110:44

I talk a little bit about the stats from this podcast and the demographics, which is interesting. I also cover some different ways we can engage with each other and ask for a little bit of audience feedback as well as talk about what a paid group would offer.
It’s all in the title
How we improve part 2

How we improve part 2

2024-12-2205:43

A continuation from the first podcast after I got cut off from a phone call.
How we improve

How we improve

2024-12-2242:32

This is a very wide ranging podcast where I get into a lot of different ways we can improve, and I share stories from my past, as well as things that inspired me to move the needle in my own development.
I talk about the importance of knowing your timeframe and then give you a few examples of how I’ve done that recently for the good and for the bad. The second half of this is me talking about running a paid group and how it might look and hopefully getting some feedback from you guys.
My wife’s phone call interrupted the last part, so this is the rest of it.
I discuss where we may be in the cryptocurrency cycle relative to other cryptocurrency cycles and we talk about staying curious and not getting narrow minded in a world full of strong opinions on both sides
Build your own stuff

Build your own stuff

2024-11-2513:23

I talk about how I’m using an artificial intelligence to build my own tools and I talk about why I think that is important.
All Weather Trading

All Weather Trading

2024-10-2609:39

The discussion today is about how you can survive all the different market cycles if you ground your process in thinking about risk management. There’s a lot of nuances to that thinking which I cover in the episode.
Be less busy

Be less busy

2024-10-1811:19

I discuss a good book I have read recently and the mistake of being busy all the time. We also talk about the pitfalls of over optimizing yourself and what you can do about it.
I discuss adapting over different time periods in your career and managing your sizing increases.
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