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May 26
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509: The Reality of Day Trading for a Li...

Etienne Crete
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The Reality of Day Trading for a Living

In episode 509 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with George Papazov, and he opens up about the realities of day trading for a living—highlighting the mental, emotional, and lifestyle challenges traders face. He shares his personal journey through burnout, health scares, fatherhood, and a temporary detour into the music industry before returning to the markets with a new mindset. The discussion reveals the evolution of his trading style from aggressive scalping to a calmer, more structured and balanced routine. George emphasizes the underrated power of mindset, personal alignment, and routine in sustaining long-term success as a trader.

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Topics Covered In This Episode

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:06 What’s new with George Papazov?
  • 03:55 Navigating burnout, personal growth, and going back to trading
  • 05:03 The shift in trading approach
  • 07:15 Things he stopped doing
  • 09:26 Mindset and mental clarity in trading
  • 12:03 Balancing trading and family life
  • 14:48 The evolution of trading strategies
  • 17:02 Taking a break from trading
  • 20:49 Health, wealth, and the decision to step back
  • 22:50 Similarities between music and trading
  • 27:37 Building skills for trading success
  • 28:15 Where to find George Papazov

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