In this episode of the Confidence in Trading podcast "Two Secret Traits No Trader Talks About" the host Agnieszka Wood shine light on two traits that are crucial to achieving consistency and profitability. Something that not many traders consider, but that she has discovered on her trading journey to be absolutely essential in order to survive and thrive in the market environment.

Ever wondered why fear is such a prevalent emotion in the financial markets? In this episode of the Confidence in Trading podcast " The Terrifying Truth About Fear" the host Agnieszka Wood talks about how traders can overcome their greatest fears. Explore the origins of fear, understand the psychology behind it, and discover practical strategies to conquer it and become a confident trader. From cognitive biases to the fight-or-flight response, we uncover the factors that drive fear in...

In this latest episode of the Confidence in Trading podcast "The Right Trading Mindset" the host Agnieszka Wood delves into the world of different types of mindsets and discusses how mindset is a culmination of life experiences that shapes our actions. Enjoy her exploration of the importance of vulnerability in the uncertain trading environment. She emphasizes that the key to success in trading is having a mindset that is aligned with the market environment and that consistently guides you to...

In this episode of the Confidence in Trading podcast "Trading Against Your Interest", the host Agnieszka Wood talks about traders' self-sabotaging behavior and how the beliefs can contribute to blocking the way to success. She emphasizes the critical importance of introspection and self-awareness in recognizing and addressing the limiting beliefs. Get inspired and motivated to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, ultimately empowering yourself from the inside out and...

In this episode of the Confidence in Trading podcast "Dopamine and Day Trading - The Science Behind The Rush", host Agnieszka Wood explores the role of dopamine, the brain's "desire" chemical and the effects that it has on decision-making and risk-taking. Learn about the two characters of dopamine and the ways it can help and sabotage your trading efforts. Discover how to use its power to your advantage in the pursuit of financial gains in trading.

In this episode of the Confidence in Trading podcast, host Agnieszka Wood explores the intricate relationship between emotions and trading decisions, shedding light on the high failure rate among traders and the unique challenges faced by male traders. She discusses how societal norms and traditional masculinity often leads to difficulty in navigating the challenges of controlling emotions in trading.

In this podcast episode, host Agnieszka Wood interviews Jermaine McGruder, known as The Strat Soldier, about the art of cutting losses in trading. Jermaine, a former army soldier with 20 years of experience, shares his journey in trading, emphasizing the importance of protecting capital and following a disciplined approach. He advises traders to focus on their setups, set proper stop losses, and prioritize capital protection. Jermaine also discusses the recent passing of Rob Smith, the...

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of trading, success is not solely determined by knowledge and experience, but also by understanding the human element. Today, we embark on a captivating journey into the life of Archimed La Luce (Creed), a remarkable individual who has made a significant impact in the trading industry. From humble beginnings to becoming a Principal Investment Officer at Quasar Markets, Creed's story offers valuable insights into the way of investing, reading the...

In this episode Gary Portugal and Agnieszka have a discussion sparked by a tweet of a very seasoned investor and portfolio manager Jason Shapiro, who recently posted that not trading is actually a trade in itself. This thought brought the inspiration to talk about how to do nothing in trading. Many traders have difficulty staying away from the market and cannot resist the constant flow of opportunities. It is not easy to stay away from action, because we're programmed to think that we must...

In this episode, Bill Provenzano, a seasoned trader who started his journey back in 1987 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (The Merck) shares an inspiring tale of synergizing his Christian faith with his trading and business ventures.

A lot of traders dream about trading and traveling the world as trading brings a lot of freedom. But is this really laying with a laptop on the beach with a tropical drink? In this episode of The Confidence in Trading Podcast, we dive into the exciting world of trading while traveling with our guest, Peter Vandiver, a trader who dared to break the boundaries of conventional trading.

Get ready for an eye-opening episode as Agnieszka sits down with a CurlyGal Investor, who is a passionate day trader and experienced Social Worker. She has captivated an impressive number of Twitter followers as she's sharing the unfiltered truth about trading, documenting her real story from day one - the highs and lows.

Get ready for an exciting episode with the remarkable Casey Stubbs! In this episode Agnieszka dives into a captivating conversation with Casey about the challenges that traders face when they want to turn trading into a full-time gig. Discover Casey's secrets to balancing the pressures of providing for a family while pursuing a trading career. He spills the beans on his journey from trading as a hobby to trading for a living and shares his wisdom on the importance of having an additional...

In this episode Agnieszka and Kristen Vallejo - a thriving entrepreneur, a lifestyle photographer, and... a wife of the trader, discuss challenges of trading faced not only by traders, but also by their partners. They are shedding light on the intricate web of emotions that both parties navigate, emphasizing the difficulty in providing advice or support, as the trader needs to come to their own decisions. Agnieszka also shares her own story of how her trading impacted her husband. This...

In this episode, Ben Okopnik, an experienced trader, talks with Agnieszka about the importance of balancing emotions and rational thinking in trading. Ben emphasizes the need for a clear evaluation of risk and potential outcomes before making a trade. He also stresses the importance of learning to think rationally and developing a trading plan with clear risk parameters to avoid emotional decision-making. The conversation highlights the importance of education, discipline, and a focus on the...

In this episode, Brian talks with Agnieszka about his systematic approach to trading that is helping traders to take control of their profits and make them predictable. Brian's unique approach is born out of his experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer and he puts emphasis on the importance of a proper trading system. Most traders fail even when they have well-planned trading strategies, and according to Brian it is because they lack the knowledge of how to do the job. Having a system that...

Zach Rubin is back on the podcast to share more details about how his time as a trader led him to success, but not at all in the way he imagined it would. Instead of learning how to pull cash out of thin air—as Zach describes his fantasy of the trading world—with successful thousand-dollar-a-day trades, he actually lost money. His losses led him to seek coaching from experienced traders, including Agnieszka. It was the powerful mind-shift methods that Agnieszka uses that led to Zach’s...

Gary talks to Agnieszka about his core beliefs on finding success in trading, and it has nothing to do with quick wins large amounts of capital. For Gary, trading is a process that requires an honest look at yourself, learning from mistakes, and evolving the process over time. Everyone makes mistakes when they first start trading. It's how you handle those mistakes and grow from your experience that sets the professionals apart.

In this episode, Agnieszka talks with Peter Robbins about his fascinating, decades-long journey in the world of trading. He shares what got him started, the realities of the trading world, including how to recognize and avoid the risk that many new traders face. They discuss everything from his inspiration to start trading, how to keep the motivation going, and what he would do if he had to stop trading.

Agnieszka has a real conversation with Zach Rubin about his journey into the world of trading. They discuss how he got started, what he expected in the beginning, and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. Zach’s biggest takeaways include developing your mindset as a trader, not just your technical skills, and learning how to fail productively. These two insights are key to finding lasting success and enjoyment in trading.

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