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Dec 2022
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380: The #1 Reason You Still Lose Money ...

Etienne Crete
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The #1 Reason You Still Lose Money Trading

In episode 380 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with Michael Toma where he talks about the #1 reason traders still lose money trading. He teaches an important assessment every trader must do for long-term success in trading.

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Topics Covered In This Episode
  • 0:16 Introduction
  • 01:06 Introduction to S.W.O.T. Assessment
  • 01:50 Applying S.W.O.T. assessment in trading
  • 03:20 Opportunities and Threats in S.W.o.T. analysis
  • 06:53 Motivation, strengths, weaknesses, and self-improvement
  • 07:53 What comes after the assessment?
  • 09:18 How often do you review your assessment?
  • 10:25 Michael Toma's advice on becoming a better trader
  • 11:46 The importance of having a team
  • 17:50 Michael's advice for 2023
  • 18:18 Don't forget to download the template!
  • and much more

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