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Sep 12
25m 48s

1213 - Bridging the Gap to Live Trading ...

AKIL STOKES
About this episode

Making the leap from demo to live trading is one of the toughest transitions every trader faces. In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes breaks down the real challenges of live trading—why emotions take over, why discipline gets tested, and how to prepare yourself to trade with real money on the line.📌 Free Trading Computer Guide: https://www.tradingcomputerbuyersguide.com/optin-629312741738938873920

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