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Secrets From 30+ Years of Trading In episode 542 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with legendary trader, Adrian Manz, who breaks down what actually kept him profitable for nearly three decades — and it has way more to do with psychology, timing, and discipline than flashy strategies. If trading ever feels harder the longer you do it, this video quietly explains why. Don't be the trader who spends years chasing setups that don't fit who they are. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Trading since the 90s: what actually stayed the same 02:23 Why psychology came before strategy 04:24 Learning from floor traders and order flow 07:00 Patterns vs. personality: the real mismatch 08:10 The first-hour trader problem (and why profits disappear after) 12:48 Gamblers, discipline, and the "marbles in the jar" system 15:24 Why journaling fails most traders 17:01 The danger of fake success and penny stock hype 20:05 First-hour trading patterns explained 22:18 Gap fades, volatility bands, and institutional behavior 27:03 Where to find Adrian Manz (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 Adrian Manz traderinsight.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

The Mindset Shift That Finally Makes Traders Consistent In episode 541 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with psychologist, Dr. David Bonanno, to unpack what's really happening in a trader's brain when emotions take over—and why trying harder is often the worst move. This isn't about motivation or discipline hacks, but about understanding and fixing the emotional loop that keeps traders stuck. If you've ever wondered why you keep breaking your own rules even though you know better, this conversation will hit close to home. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording!   Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Who is Dr. David Bonanno? 04:19 Fight-or-flight, adrenaline, and going on tilt 07:23 Shame, guilt, and the overtrading addiction loop 09:18 The wrong questions traders ask themselves 12:51 Identifying and handling emotions 15:22 Journaling: what it misses and how to make it useful 17:26 Recovering after big losses without revenge trading 21:52 How EMDR and eye movements change emotional reactions 25:02 Goals, prop firm pressure, and why money targets backfire 29:54 Where to find David Bonanno (link below) 30:39 Can AI help traders with mindset and psychology? 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 Dr. David Bonanno maxdiscipline.com Dr. Bonanno's book: The Consistently Calm Trader What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!]

The Reality of Scalping For a Living (2026 Update) In episode 540 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Jean-François, breaking down what actually keeps a scalper profitable long-term: strict risk structure, emotional control after losses, and treating trading like a repeatable job, not a rush. If you've ever wondered whether scalping can realistically fund your lifestyle without blowing up, this episode gives you the unfiltered version. Scalping looks fast, exciting, and simple from the outside—but living off it is a very different game. >> Reset Your Trader Mindset (Free Worksheet) >> Learn and Trade Jean's Scalping Method The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording!   Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Monthly and weekly performance breakdown 03:56 The "16 clicks" risk structure explained 08:35 Indications for price movement and the probability of support 12:50 Trading probabilities versus confirmation 16:46 Trading psychology after a bad day 20:20 "Recover discipline, not money" 24:10 New Year reset and journaling 25:46 BONUS CONTENT: Elite Trader Mentality Reset 31:36 Reset commitments 35:07 Revenge trading and risk perception 36:25 Scaling without increasing risk 40:49 Funded accounts vs personal accounts 42:19 Learn more about Elite Scalping 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 Jean-Francois Boucher Reset Your Trader Mindset (Free Worksheet) Learn and Trade Jean's Scalping Method What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Making a Living Trading With 20+ Years of Experience In episode 539 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Forex Trading Coach", Andrew Mitchem, as he digs into what it actually takes to make a living from trading after decades in the markets. It's a grounded, honest discussion about consistency, risk, mindset, and why most traders quit long before things start to click. If you've ever wondered why some traders survive long-term while others keep restarting, this one connects the dots. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording!   Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:46 What's new with Andrew Mitchem 01:09  What long-term trading success actually requires 03:07 Trading is a skill, not a shortcut 04:23 How long it really takes to learn trading 05:48 When to stop learning and start executing 09:22 Choosing timeframes that fit your personality 10:33 Learning to wait when there's no trade 12:56 Forex vs other markets today 14:31 Risk management and drawdowns explained 18:01 The truth about prop firm challenges 19:42 Why low risk beats high returns 25:09 Mindset, consistency, and trading as a profession 28:11 Capital management and broker safety 29:51 Where to find Andrew Mitchem (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 Andrew Mitchem theforextradingcoach.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

This Scalping Strategy Makes Me A Living In episode 538 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "DayTraderRockstar" John Kurisko, who dives deep into his exact scalping framework—how he reads momentum, identifies trend structure, and times entries using quad rotations and divergences. Here's a practical walkthrough showing the real mechanics behind his 1–5 minute setups, including where traders usually mess up and how he avoids overtrading. If you've been trying to "feel the pulse of the market," this is as close as you'll get without sitting next to him. >> Get John Kurisko's Trading Templates >> DayTrading Radio | DTT Exclusive >> Previous interview w/ John Kurisko The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording!   Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:00:56 Invitation to watch the previous video (link above) 00:01:54 John Kurisko's backstory + evolution of his methodology 00:03:49 The business plan mindset & why most traders overtrade 00:05:58 Timeframes, expectations (1–5 min), and setup frequency 00:07:47 Quad rotation explained (all stochastics aligned) 00:10:23 Deep dive on stochastics (9-3, 14-3, 44, 60-10) 00:13:54 Divergences as momentum shifts 00:17:14 The "super signal": quad rotation + divergence 00:22:34 Exit strategy: why the 9-3 at 80 is your cash-out signal 00:29:09 Bear flags & bull flags using the 60-10 embedded rule 00:39:16 Trend continuation setup (the best alternative when no divergence) 00:44:06 Real-time examples & walkthrough of ES scalps 00:50:20 Managing expectations, consistency & scaling 00:56:35 When to get out of a trade 00:58:40  Overnight setups & why they're often cleaner 01:03:27 Final thoughts and where to find John Kurisko (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 John Kurisko daytradingradio.com Get John Kurisko's Trading Templates Previous interview w/ John Kurisko What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!