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Nov 2024
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482: Full-Time Trader’s Mindset for Cons...

Etienne Crete
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Full-Time Trader’s Mindset for Consistency

In episode 482 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with full-time trader, Akil Stokes, sharing his mindset for consistency. Learn insights on scaling up capital, recognizing readiness for full-time trading, and finding the right resources in a crowded market.

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Topics Covered In This Episode
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:41 What’s new with Akil Stokes?
  • 01:15 Trading strategies and evolution
  • 02:41 Moving from price action to indicators
  • 04:12 Akil’s preferred timeframe
  • 05:00 Common mistakes among traders
  • 06:01 The importance of trading psychology
  • 07:29 Going through pain to learn as a trader
  • 08:53 Advice on scaling up capital and trading full-time
  • 11:16 Recognizing when you're ready to scale
  • 13:42 Setting realistic expectations
  • 16:18 Market changes and trading habits
  • 17:42 Consistency in trading
  • 19:40 Balancing life and trading
  • 22:20 When to review your trades
  • 23:23 Continuous learning and growth as a trader
  • 25:39 Working on becoming profitable
  • 27:47 Finding your trading style
  • 30:04 Becoming a successful trader
  • 31:32 Where to find Akil Stokes
  • and much more

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