This tweet was inspired by an independent trader struggling to balance his personal life with his trading. He reached out for help. He wrote: I want to consult with you about a certain thing that I have not been able to change for two years, since I started trading and it bothers me a lot. I can not balance my … Read More
Developing the Optimal Mindset for Elite Trading: Trader Psychology
A former SMB DNA student reached out to me for feedback on his trader psychology. He posed an important question. That question is: what is the optimal mindset for elite trading. This trader’s specific query was: Curious how my mindset during my best trading days compares to elite traders at your firm during their best trading days? My best trading … Read More
I want to be the best trader at the prop firm
The proper focus for a trader Focus on being your best trader. Focusing on anything different may cause you to fall short of your potential. At our prop firm, falling short of your potential is NOT acceptable. This game is about being your best. Yet, it is common for traders to strive to be better than another trader(s). Have you … Read More
When you have to start making real money as a trader (now!)
It is not uncommon for a trader to have to start making real money. Perhaps the trader is running out of money. Or if he at a firm, where he is being paid like SMB Capital, and the firm needs to see him start to make progress. The trader has his back up against the wall. The trader needs … Read More