533: From IT Career To Trading For A Living - Thor Young
From IT Career To Trading For A Living In episode 533 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Thor Young — a former IT professional who transitioned into full-time trading after seeking a more flexible lifestyle. Thor shares his path from struggling beginner to consistent trader, revealing how he built his own Camarilla-based trading system and mastered his mindset. The conversation digs into trading psychology, accountability, and building a process that actually fits your personality and lifestyle. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> Get your copy of Thor's book: Complete Day Trading System Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Who is Thor Young? 02:39 Why he left IT and what reshaped his goals 03:41 The early struggles: two years of "stopping the bleeding" 05:38 The turning point: mastering trading psychology 07:48 Mentorship, mindset, and performance coaching with Dr. V 09:19 Thor's trading style: range-based, Camarilla pivot system 11:45 Behind the system: learning from market makers and algos 14:13 Reliability of his pivot system 16:11 The key to consistency: accountability and following your own SOP 18:18 When Thor realized his approach needed a total reset 19:55 Why he prefers bigger targets over high-frequency scalping 23:11 Understanding range, value, and institutional order flow 26:33 Where to find Thor Young (links below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Thor Young Instagram: @thoryoungbbt x/Twitter: @ThorYoung Book: Complete Day Trading System What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
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532: How To Trade The Flow - Chris Weston
How To Trade The Flow In episode 532 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Chris Weston, breaking down what it really means to "trade the flow." Instead of chasing setups or trying to predict markets, Chris explains how traders can read momentum, sentiment, and positioning to align with where the money is actually moving. It's a grounded discussion on emotional control, adapting to changing markets, and learning to stay fluid when conditions shift fast. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:56 What's new with Chris Weston 03:47 What "trading the flow" actually means 10:07 Spotting shifts in sentiment and positioning 11:42 Your system and the market environment 12:31 "Your trading is a reflection of yourself" 15:35 Is automation the way to move forward? 20:27 Managing risk around volatile flow conditions 27:04 Making sense of sideways markets 31:55 Where to find Chris Weston What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Chris Weston x/Twitter: @ChrisWeston_PS What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
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531: The Truth About Day Trading For A Living - Blake Morrow
The Truth About Day Trading For A Living In episode 531 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Blake Morrow — a veteran trader and founder of Forex Analytix — who breaks down what it really takes to trade for a living. He shares his 30-year journey from losing $30,000 in six months to managing multi-million dollar accounts and teaching traders worldwide. The conversation dives deep into discipline, risk, confidence, and why the best traders know when to cut a loss and move on. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Blake's early years in trading and founding Forex Analytix 03:06 How he went from losing $30k to earning $1.5M in three years 06:28 The real pressure of trading for a living and how to handle it 08:55 Knowing when to adapt your strategy to market conditions 10:45 One thing common among the best traders in the world 15:01 Can trading discipline be taught — or is it earned through pain? 17:17 How Blake defines confidence in a trade and when he adds size 23:35 Trading style breakdown — combining technicals with fundamentals 25:11 Why simplicity in analysis wins over complexity 27:09 Where to find Blake Morrow What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Blake Morrow x/Twitter: @forexanalytix / @PipCzar forexanalytix.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
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530: Secrets To Full-Time Trading For Consistent Income - Erik Smolinski
Secrets To Full-Time Trading For Consistent Income In episode 530 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Eric Smolinski from Outlier Trading to discuss what it really takes to build consistent trading income — not just through smart trades, but by managing wealth, diversification, and mindset like a professional. Eric shares how he structures his trading for stability, balances growth with robustness, and uses other income streams like real estate to secure long-term financial independence. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Building wealth and managing capital beyond trading 03:36 Why diversification matters even for skilled traders 05:03 Managing trading income and reducing tax burden 08:29 When to start diversifying your income sources 11:14 Trading for robustness vs trading for growth 13:17 How Eric structures and funds his trading lifestyle 14:27 The role of real estate and tax advantages for traders 16:25 Eric's favorite trading strategies and profit mechanisms 20:22 Balancing core vs speculative allocations 22:20 What it means to have an "Outlier Mindset" in trading 25:53 How to use structure and planning to level up as a trader 28:32 Where to find Erik Smolinski (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Erik Smolinski outliertrading.io What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
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529: How To Trade Your Way To The Top 1% - Jerremy Newsome
How To Trade Your Way To The Top 1% In episode 529 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with trader and entrepreneur Jerremy Newsome, as he dives into what it really takes to reach the top 1% of wealth through trading and smart investing. Jerremy breaks down wealth building into simple, repeatable math and shares how traders can blend swing trading, investing, and risk management to build sustainable long-term growth. The talk moves beyond charts—into mindset, risk perception, and practical wealth strategies that most traders overlook. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:53 What's new with Jerremy Newsome 02:59 What does it take to reach the top 1%? 04:13 How the wealthy build wealth 06:19 Understanding risk is more important than avoiding it 08:49 Swing investing explained – Combining short-term trading and long-term investing. 12:23 Concentration vs diversification 15:46 Using options as insurance 19:20 How to protect during market crashes 26:05 When to hold cash and when to use margin 27:36 Why self-talk and belief systems are critical for traders' success 28:38 Where to find Jerremy Newsome What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Jerremy Newsome X/Twitter: @newsomenuggets Instagram: @jerremynewsome What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
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