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Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders509: The Reality of Day Trading for a Living - George Papazov 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 an...2025-05-2630 min
Mind Over MarketsStick to the Plan or Adapt on the Fly? The Trade Management Dilemma.In this podcast episode, George and Victorio discuss the critical decision traders face: whether to stick to their trading plan or adapt on the fly. They explore the nuances of trade management, the emotional challenges of trading, and the importance of having a systematic approach. The conversation delves into the psychology of trading, the balance between risk and reward, and the significance of building confidence through repetition. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for traders to develop a strategy that works for them while being mindful of their emotional responses to market movements.
Takeaways
Traders often face the dilemma of sticking...2025-03-2759 minMind Over MarketsStick to the Plan or Adapt on the Fly? The Trade Management Dilemma.In this podcast episode, George and Victorio discuss the critical decision traders face: whether to stick to their trading plan or adapt on the fly. They explore the nuances of trade management, the emotional challenges of trading, and the importance of having a systematic approach. The conversation delves into the psychology of trading, the balance […]2025-03-2759 minMind Over MarketsBehind the Blind Bet: Investing and Portfolio StrategiesSummary In this conversation, George and Vicky explore various investment strategies, reflecting on personal experiences with stocks like Peloton and Celsius. They discuss the importance of understanding market trends, the role of consumer behavior in investing, and the impact of economic cycles on luxury brands. The conversation also delves into emerging technologies, particularly in AI, […]2025-02-2052 minMind Over MarketsBehind the Blind Bet: Investing and Portfolio StrategiesSummary
In this conversation, George and Vicky explore various investment strategies, reflecting on personal experiences with stocks like Peloton and Celsius. They discuss the importance of understanding market trends, the role of consumer behavior in investing, and the impact of economic cycles on luxury brands. The conversation also delves into emerging technologies, particularly in AI, and the potential of international markets like Japan and China. They emphasize the significance of passive investing and share insights on how to navigate the complexities of the stock market.
Takeaways
Investing in hype names can lead to significant losses.
Understanding the product is crucial...2025-02-2052 minMind Over MarketsNews Trading in 2025: Outdated or Still Profitable?Summary
In this conversation, George and Victorio discuss the evolution of the market, emphasizing the increased efficiency and complexity compared to the past. He delves into the impact of news on trading, highlighting the challenges and risks associated with news trading. George shares strategies for navigating news events, the role of algorithms, and the importance of understanding market dynamics. He concludes by reflecting on the future of news trading and its relevance in today's market environment.
Takeaways
The market has evolved from being less efficient to highly efficient due to increased liquidity and algorithmic trading.
News trading has become more...2025-02-131h 06Mind Over MarketsNews Trading in 2025: Outdated or Still Profitable?Summary In this conversation, George and Victorio discuss the evolution of the market, emphasizing the increased efficiency and complexity compared to the past. He delves into the impact of news on trading, highlighting the challenges and risks associated with news trading. George shares strategies for navigating news events, the role of algorithms, and the importance […]2025-02-131h 06Mind Over MarketsThe Evolution of Futures TradingIn this conversation, George discusses the evolving landscape of trading, particularly in futures markets. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing market conditions, the role of patience in trading success, and the impact of COVID-19 on trading dynamics. The discussion also touches on the rise of prop firms, the complexities of order flow, and the necessity for traders to embrace change to thrive in the market. Ultimately, George highlights the importance of community and continuous learning in navigating the challenges of trading.
takeaways
Adapting to market conditions is crucial for traders.
The futures market has undergone significant changes over...2025-01-301h 01Mind Over MarketsThe Evolution of Futures TradingIn this conversation, George discusses the evolving landscape of trading, particularly in futures markets. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing market conditions, the role of patience in trading success, and the impact of COVID-19 on trading dynamics. The discussion also touches on the rise of prop firms, the complexities of order flow, and […]2025-01-301h 01Mind Over MarketsTrading on the Move: Insights from a Nomadic LifestyleIn this engaging podcast episode, George and Vicky explore the unique lifestyle of a traveling trader. They discuss the realities and challenges of trading while on the move, share memorable experiences from their travels, and emphasize the importance of discipline and routine in maintaining trading success. The conversation also delves into the technology and setups […]2025-01-091h 00Mind Over MarketsTrading on the Move: Insights from a Nomadic LifestyleIn this engaging podcast episode, George and Vicky explore the unique lifestyle of a traveling trader. They discuss the realities and challenges of trading while on the move, share memorable experiences from their travels, and emphasize the importance of discipline and routine in maintaining trading success. The conversation also delves into the technology and setups that facilitate trading from various locations, as well as the significance of physical activity in enhancing focus and performance. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights for anyone considering a nomadic lifestyle while pursuing trading.
takeaways
Traveling and trading can be fun but requires discipline.
Setting...2025-01-091h 00Mind Over MarketsWe’re Back… Again (For Good This Time)In this episode of the Trade Pro Academy podcast, George and Vicky discuss the evolution of their trading journey, the importance of psychology in trading, and the reintroduction of their podcast. They emphasize the need for structured trading systems, the role of community in achieving success, and the impact of market sessions on trading strategies.
The conversation also touches on setting realistic expectations for traders and the balance between discretionary and rule-based trading.
Takeaways
The excitement in trading comes from innovation and improvement.
The podcast aims to bridge the gap in trading psychology education.
Community support is crucial for trading...2024-12-0552 minMind Over MarketsWe’re Back… Again (For Good This Time)In this episode of the Trade Pro Academy podcast, George and Vicky discuss the evolution of their trading journey, the importance of psychology in trading, and the reintroduction of their podcast. They emphasize the need for structured trading systems, the role of community in achieving success, and the impact of market sessions on trading strategies. […]2024-12-0552 min
Band of Traders - Together We Trade“Now I’ve Hit My Wholeness… I’m Integrated” - Humanity w/ George PapazovGeorge Papazov, founder of Trade Pro Academy and early influence in both Kyle and Cleo’s futures journey joins the Humanity of Trading Series to talk about the reasons why he left to pursue a passion project… and why he’s come back to trading. The concept of integrating different parts of oneself is explored, as George explained how he realized he was missing an important need in his life. He shares his fears of the impact that returning to day-trading would have on his personal life as we discussed what style of trading he is executing now. He also t...2024-09-081h 20
Mind Over MarketsBreaking the Trader Cycle of Self-Sabotage (Part 1)In this first of a two part episode, we delve into the intricate dynamics of self-sabotage and its profound impact on individuals' lives. From the fear of success to negative self-talk and the allure of the comfort zone, we uncover the conscious and subconscious manifestations of self-sabotage that hinder personal growth and fulfillment.
Host, George, takes listeners on a journey through the multifaceted layers of self-sabotage, drawing from psychological insights and real-life examples. Through a series of key points, including fear of success or failure, low self-esteem, negative self-talk, and the comfort zone, listeners gain a deeper understanding of how...2024-05-0941 minMind Over MarketsBreaking the Trader Cycle of Self-Sabotage (Part 1)In this first of a two part episode, we delve into the intricate dynamics of self-sabotage and its profound impact on individuals’ lives. From the fear of success to negative self-talk and the allure of the comfort zone, we uncover the conscious and subconscious manifestations of self-sabotage that hinder personal growth and fulfillment. Host, George, […]2024-05-0941 min
Band of Traders - Together We Trade“You’re Not Gonna Do It from Down There,” ft. George PapazovAfter nearly a 2-year absence, TRADEPRO Academy’s George Papazov makes a surprise visit to share what he’s been up in that time! Listen along as George talks about the difficulties making it in the music industry and provides his insights into the challenges of going pro by sharing some of his darkest moments when he first took the leap.Other topics covered this week include the importance of managing health and emotions while trading, the transition from being addicted to trading to developing discipline, the responsibility of trading educators, and the power of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP...2024-03-031h 25Mind Over MarketsThe Hard Realization that Once You’re a Trader…Mind Over Markets Podcast Show Notes Summary: Episode - "The Hard Realization that Once You’re a Trader, You’re a Trader Forever”
CLICK TO SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK HERE
Host: George Papazov.
Trading experience: 24 years.
Founder of TRADEPRO Academy.
Highlights the global community of traders at TRADEPRO Academy.
Podcast Is Back:
Explanation for the 2-year hiatus.
Recognition of the podcast's top 1% ranking in Spotify's yearly wrapped numbers.
Emotional reaction to podcast success.
Humorous denial of tears due to traders being "emotionless robots."
Announcement: "I'M BACK!"
Future Plans:
Return to a weekly schedule, every Thursday at 3 AM EST.
Focus on trading psycholo...2024-02-0126 minMind Over MarketsThe Hard Realization that Once You’re a Trader…Mind Over Markets Podcast Show Notes Summary: Episode – “The Hard Realization that Once You’re a Trader, You’re a Trader Forever” CLICK TO SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK HERE Host: George Papazov. Trading experience: 24 years. Founder of TRADEPRO Academy. Highlights the global community of traders at TRADEPRO Academy. Podcast Is Back: Explanation for the 2-year […]2024-02-0126 min
Subscription EntrepreneurHow To Double Your Lifetime Customer Value & Triple Revenue with George PapazovGeorge Papazov is my special guest on this episode of The Subscription Entrepreneur Podcast.He's an inspiring entrepreneur, remarkable human, and the founder of TRADEPRO Academy.They're a membership site that helps aspiring traders achieve lasting and sustainable success through in-depth courses and supportive communities.In this episode, you'll get to know George and hear all about how he started, grew, and expanded his membership site.Plus, he shares the specific strategies he used to double his lifetime customer value and triple overall revenue after hitting a bit of a plateau...2022-02-1050 min
Mind Over MarketsOrder Flow Trading: Foundations of Time and SalesIn this episode Leo and myself talk about the most foundational concept of order flow trading in futures - the time and sales. This is also called “reading the tape”.
This is a brand new segment we will be co-hosting and airing together the first Thursday of every month, where we will discuss a new order flow topic each month.
For the first ever episode of our Between the Spread order flow series, we went in depth on these topics and much more:
Market Receipts or (fills) - why it is important to follow these transactions and what information they reveal...2021-12-0258 min
WTFinanceMind Over Markets - Overcoming Psychological Obstacles to Become Profitable with George PapazovOn today's podcast I am happy to be hosting George Papazov - Founder, CEO & Head Trader at TradePro Academy. On the podcast we talk about the importance of understanding human psychology when trading, trading with a group and results vs process driven. In 2008, George Papazov worked on the trading floor at Scotiabank in Toronto, Canada. As the stock markets crashed due to the housing bubble, clients were calling in to the trading floor; desperate to liquidate their holdings at enormous losses. Those difficult conversations with these clients, who George viewed as his friends, sparked a pa...2021-10-2857 min
Mind Over MarketsThe 100 min Roast of George and VictorioWe made it to episode 100! Today we have two episodes into one, where Victorio and myself take turns asking each other 10 trading questions, and 10 funny questions designed to embarrass one another and share a good laugh. I want to thank you for listening, and for helping make the podcast a success. Without […]2021-10-211h 47Mind Over MarketsThe 100 min Roast of George and VictorioWe made it to episode 100! Today we have two episodes into one, where Victorio and myself take turns asking each other 10 trading questions, and 10 funny questions designed to embarrass one another and share a good laugh.
I want to thank you for listening, and for helping make the podcast a success. Without YOU, there would be no Mind over Markets, or anything else. So from the bottom of my heart, a big THANK YOU!
In the first half, Victorio and I discuss:
Trading through the COVID crises and how we adjusted
What we think the future of trading will be
V...2021-10-211h 47
Band of Traders - Together We TradeJuly in Review w/ George PapazovJoin the guys as they recap July and review last month's guests and how well they did adhering to the shop rules. George Papazov checks in again to hear Kyle and Dan's mistakes from the month and offer some insight. Random won the monthly bet, but for some reason Dan keeps making the consequences worse! That doesn't stop them from formally challenging George to bet for August though...If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!Should you like our show and hate social media, t...2021-08-041h 14
Mind Over MarketsInterview with Prop Trader Seth ColeyIn this episode, we are going to be interviewing a successful prop trader, Seth Coley. Seth started his trading journey after a career change, and is a current member of the TRADEPRO Academy community.
Seth transitioned from stocks to futures, and after struggling at first - he found a breakout strategy that worked for him on Nasdaq futures. He then qualified at a prop firm and has hit a significant milestone. He shares the details of his strategy, his results and much more.
In this episode, Seth and George discuss these topics:
How Seth decided to quit his career as a fir...2021-06-1756 min
Mind Over MarketsLooking to Get Funded? Truth about Prop FirmsIn today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the reality of online prop firms and getting funded as a trader. Do you need to get funded to succeed? When should you consider this option? When to avoid external funding, and how to succeed if you choose to take outside money.
Choosing to get funded is a deeply personal choice, and most traders make their decision without knowing the full information. All online prop trading firms will put you in a simulator trial at first, and charge you for it on a monthly basis. You are paying to trade on...2021-06-1031 min
Mind Over MarketsHow to Find Your Trading StyleIn today’s episode, George is joined by options trader Victorio Stefanov, of TRADEPRO Academy. George and Victorio talk about the different trading styles, and how you can decide yours to match your personality and unique goals. During this episode, we deep dive into these topics and more: Breaking down the 3 styles: day trading, swing […]2021-06-031h 01Mind Over MarketsHow to Find Your Trading StyleIn today’s episode, George is joined by options trader Victorio Stefanov, of TRADEPRO Academy. George and Victorio talk about the different trading styles, and how you can decide yours to match your personality and unique goals.
During this episode, we deep dive into these topics and more:
Breaking down the 3 styles: day trading, swing trading and investing
Why new traders make the mistake to trade an asset that is not aligned to their goals
Why new traders should AVOID scalping - and common misconceptions
How social media sets unrealistic expectations
Why people make the mistake to trade the asset the...2021-06-031h 01
Mind Over MarketsHow to Trade News Events like the ProsIn today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the psychology behind trading news events, and how to actually trade them like professional traders. The reality is so different from what new traders assume, it will shock you!
George talks about the two different types of news events, and the different approach you need to take for each. Also, he shares the type of news trading that new traders should start with, and one type to avoid that could be detrimental to your success.
During this episode, George unpacks these topics and more:
2 types of news events you have to k...2021-05-2731 minMind Over MarketsHow to Trade News Events like the ProsIn today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the psychology behind trading news events, and how to actually trade them like professional traders. The reality is so different from what new traders assume, it will shock you! George talks about the two different types of news events, and the different approach you need to […]2021-05-2731 min
Band of Traders - Together We TradeBonus Episode: George Papazov from TradePro AcademyThis week George Papazov, CEO and Founder of TradePro Academy visits the China Shop to talk to the guys about building success in trading, RobinHood's recent behavior and some huge insights into the GME short squeeze. We also try to get to the bottom of what the deal is with Kraft Dinner in Canada!George founded TradePro Academy in 2012 to inspire educate and empower at-home traders and investors. A self-made millionaire and entrepreneur, Papazov's self-published book Path to Profit: A Trader's Journal reached Amazon bestseller lists. With seven years of work for a major...2021-02-171h 04
Mind Over MarketsBecoming the CEO of Your Trading Business with Etienne CreteIn today's episode, we are excited to bring to you an interview with a special guest by the name of Etienne Crete, who is a full-time swing trader and is also the founder of the Desire To Trade podcast.
Etienne is known as the traveling forex trader and he really practices what he preaches - in fact, he has built a life of freedom that allows him to travel the world and pursue his passions while making a full-time income swing trading the forex markets.
When he's not out exploring new cities and destinations, Etienne also mentors serious traders looking...2021-01-211h 03
Mind Over MarketsSmall Actions Can Have Big Results: The Power of Being 1% Better EVERY Day!As another new year approaches, most people have an idea of what they want to accomplish but their goals might just seem so out of reach, so out there, that it’s almost too intimidating to start.
We often assume that if we want to achieve big things, we need to take big action - but the problem with this approach is that the bigger the action you need to take, and the more drastic the difference is from your current way of doing things, the more likely it is that you will have trouble sustaining these actions in order to...2020-12-311h 09
Mind Over MarketsThe Fear of Success and It’s Role In Your Self-SabotageIn today’s episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that people don’t really talk about much in this industry and that is the fear of success and how it can be detrimental to your end goals as a trader.
Take a moment to reflect on this question: “Do you fear your own success?”
You might be resistant to this idea at first because after all, why would you fear getting everything that you want? Sounds crazy, right?
But you might be surprised to find out that the fear of success is actually responsible for a lot of the self...2020-12-241h 19
Mind Over MarketsWhy Every Trading Idea is Not Worth Your CapitalIn today’s episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that we believe will help a lot of traders out and that is why every trade idea is not necessarily a trade that you should execute.
New traders as well as traders struggling to find consistent profitability tend to find themselves in a hamster wheel of frustration which occurs as a result of wanting to jump in on every single trade idea that they come across in an attempt to make as much money as possible as quickly as possible.
The issue with this approach comes down to the...2020-12-171h 04
Mind Over MarketsInterview with TRADEPRO Oil Desk Manager and Coach Stephen BoxIn today's episode, we've got a special treat for you in the form of an interview with our very own oil desk manager, trader, and coach Stephen Box!
Stephen joined TRADEPRO Academy back in 2017 as a veteran crude oil trader looking for a community of other professional futures traders to trade with.
During one trading session shortly after joining, he volunteered to jump on the mic to share some of his analysis with the entire community of traders and the rest, as they say, is history!
Stephen has since become the oil moderator in our trading room and for good...2020-12-101h 27
Mind Over MarketsHow to Finally Break Your Bad Trading HabitsIn today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how to break your bad trading habits so that you can finally achieve the results that you deserve!
Traders are constantly telling us that they are aware of the habits that are weighing them down but for one reason or another, they just can't seem to stop themselves from repeating them again and again.
These patterns occur at a subconscious level without our being able to control them and this can become frustrating very quickly and lead to trading on tilt which is when things can really start to spiral out...2020-12-031h 09
Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful TradersMaster Your Forex Trading Psychology (You'll Wish You Knew This Earlier) - George Papazov Master Your Forex Trading Psychology (You'll Wish You Knew This Earlier) In episode 274 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne interviews full-time trader George Papasov. We discuss Forex trading psychology and the art of mastering your trading mindset for success. In the recent years, George has placed a lot more emphasis on trader psychology in his day trading style. If you want to master your Forex trading psychology, watch this entire trader interview! >> Watch the video recording! In This Episode, You'll Learn... 0:00 Start 0:16 Who is George Papazov and what he does 2:06 An introduction to trading psychology...2020-11-3053 min
Mind Over MarketsHow to Use Uncertainty as an Opportunity in Your Life and TradingIn today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how to use uncertainty as an opportunity to get outside of your comfort zone and grab your life and trading by the horns.
As a species, humans hate uncertainty! In fact, all you have to do is look back to our prehistoric ancestors as proof!
Think about a caveman leaving the safety of the cave (which is the “certain”) and going out to forage for food. If the caveman came across a large and fierce animal that they’ve never seen before, the immediate reaction would be to turn and go the ot...2020-11-261h 13
Mind Over MarketsHow to Handle Trading Losses Like a Winner!n today’s episode we are going to be discussing how to handle trading losses like a winner because at the end of the day, it’s not about how much money you make but how much money you can keep, and if you can’t take a loss then sooner or later you will take the mother of all losses.
Why Traders Have Such a Hard Time Taking Losses
As a society, we are conditioned to aim for a high percentage success rate
A lot of us judge our self-worth on how often we are right which makes it difficu...2020-11-191h 09
Mind Over MarketsTrading Lessons from the Poker TableIf you know anything about us, you’ll know that we enjoy studying disciplines outside of trading to see if there any transferrable skills that we can use to help build our mental edge as traders, and poker just so happens to be one of those cases!
In today’s episode, Mark discusses some of the similarities between poker and trading and also breaks down some key lessons that professional poker players can teach us about successful trading.
For those not familiar with the game of Texas Hold Em’ poker, players win by betting against other players until one person is lef...2020-11-1234 min
Mind Over MarketsCan Meditation Make You a Better Trader?In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how traders can use meditation to improve their trading and their lives!
You often hear us talking about how important mindset is for trading success and one of the best ways that you can build and maintain a positive mindset is by meditating regularly.
Just like our bodies require an ample amount of rest through sleep, our minds also require a “rest” from the thousands of thoughts we have on a daily basis and meditation gives your mind that rest so that you can remain more calm, focused and productive througho...2020-11-051h 02
Mind Over MarketsStudent Interview with TRADEPRO Member Ryker SavageToday's episode is a big milestone for us at TRADEPRO Academy as we mark the 50th episode of this podcast!
To celebrate, we wanted to do something different, something that you guys have been asking for and we are excited to finally be able to deliver it to you!
We recently sat down with one of our most successful TRADEPRO students, Ryker Savage, for a great discussion on his trading journey since finding TRADEPRO Academy, how he uses technology to help him stay on top of his trading psychology and how his lifestyle has changed since finding success trading the...2020-10-291h 14
Mind Over MarketsStriking the Right Balance between Overtrading and UndertradingOne of the common struggles that most traders face is how to strike the right balance between overtrading and undertrading.
In today's episode, we discuss how to define overtrading and undertrading so that you can better understand how each of them can impact your mindset and psychology as well as your trading account.
We've got you covered too because we also speak on how you can identify overtrading and undertrading in real-time and some fixes you can implement to help manage the risk and keep yourself in that fine balance!
What is over trading and under trading in reference to?
T...2020-10-221h 09
Mind Over MarketsWhy You Can’t Follow Your Trading Plan (& How To Fix It)In today’s episode, we are going to be identifying some of the reasons why traders have difficulty following their trading plans and offering some tips on how you can effectively follow your plan.
Trading is the hardest easy money you can make and when done right you will be doing a lot of things that are unnatural to you which is one of the reasons that make following your trading plan so difficult!
Before we provide some effective ways to actually follow your plan, let's first peel back the curtain on why we as humans tend to make plans but...2020-10-151h 05
Mind Over MarketsHow to Bust Through Trading Plateaus & Level Up Your TradingWhether you are already consistently profitable or are a breakeven trader struggling to achieve consistent profitability, there will come a time ( or many) in your journey, when you feel that all the effort you are putting into trading is not providing that steady improvement in results that you instinctively know you deserve.
If you’ve been trading for any bit of time and have stopped seeing improvements in your trading or your results have started to “flat line” then you are likely at a plateau in your journey - you will know this to be true because you will almost feel “s...2020-10-0836 min
Mind Over MarketsHow to Overcome Analysis ParalysisIn today’s episode, we are going to be speaking on the topic of the most effective ways to overcome analysis paralysis!
Analysis paralysis is one of the most common problems that we are going to face as traders; in fact, this is something that we dealt with during the earlier stages of our careers and we’re sure that a lot of you listening are going to deal with it at some point in your journey if you have not already experienced it!
If you find it difficult to jump into the markets or you are too afraid to make a...2020-10-011h 05
Mind Over MarketsLessons I Learned as a Bank Trader (and why I left)In today’s episode, George speaks on some of the lessons that he learned during his time as trader for an international bank in Canada including why he ultimately left the gig to pursue independent trading and focus on TRADEPRO Academy!
Here are the 9 lessons George learned from 7 years in the trading department at Scotiabank
1. The average person doesn’t know what a trader does (09:41)
But assumes they make a ton of money
You only have your colleagues to relate with
And then your life is all about work and hanging with work friends
2. Rich people don’t always make money (1...2020-09-2459 minMind Over MarketsLessons I Learned as a Bank Trader (and why I left)In today’s episode, George speaks on some of the lessons that he learned during his time as trader for an international bank in Canada including why he ultimately left the gig to pursue independent trading and focus on TRADEPRO Academy! Here are the 9 lessons George learned from 7 years in the trading department at […]2020-09-2459 min
Mind Over MarketsShould You Specialize in One Market or Trade Many?In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing whether you should trade one market or many markets when you start your trading business.
A lot of new traders tend to spin their wheels by jumping from market to market, whereas the majority of consistently profitable traders focus on trading one market exceptionally well rather than try to trade whatever’s hot!
If you have been struggling with finding consistency in your trading, this episode has been created for you!
So to trade one market or many markets - that is the question!
Unfortunately there is no cookie...2020-09-1758 min
Mind Over MarketsHow to Overcome Shiny Ball Syndrome in TradingIn today’s episode, Mark discusses the syndrome that prevents many new and experienced traders from finding the consistent profitability that they desire!
This is actually something that people experience in many different facets of life (outside of trading) but it holds especially relevant as it relates to trading.
Mark personally experienced this when he started his trading journey and it wasn’t until he stopped to reflect on his results (or lack thereof at the time) that he realized he had also fallen victim to it!
What is "it"? It's the shiny ball syndrome.
You may have heard it called...2020-09-1040 min
Mind Over MarketsAre You Trading or Gambling?In today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the characteristics of gambling traders versus the characteristics of professional traders with the goal of helping you identify if you are trading or gambling!
This episode is not ABOUT you, it is for you! The discussion that we will have is meant to help raise your awareness of patterns that might be holding you back from achieving the success that YOU deserve!
Many people believe that trading the stock market is a form of gambling. Think about this and ask yourself what your opinion of this is?
Have you ever thou...2020-09-031h 06
Mind Over MarketsEgo and Trading – Do You Want to Be Right or Make Money?In today’s episode, we speak on ego and trading, more specifically, what the ego is, warning signs that ego is getting in the way of your trading, and finally some rules to help you keep your ego under control while trading!
Most people that enter this industry believe that the markets are against them, when in reality, they are the ones holding themselves back from success!
This happens beneath the surface because of the ego!
While you can’t trade without ego, for the majority of traders, their ego is working against them and not for them.
Have you ever...2020-08-2757 min
Mind Over MarketsDestroying Your Limiting Beliefs About MoneyIn today’s episode we are going to be discussing limiting beliefs about money and how they are affecting your trading performance!
If you don't think you have an issue with money, ask yourself this:
Do you have a fear of entering trades because you are scared to take a loss
Do you jumping out of trades with little (or no) profit
Do you beat yourself up after taking a loss
Do you revenge trade to make losses back?
Do you lie to yourself and others about your trading performance?
These are all associated with your beliefs about money that you le...2020-08-2056 min
Mind Over MarketsEliminating Negative Self-Talk To Improve Your TradingIn today’s episode, we are going to be speaking about your negative self-talk and how this misunderstood concept actually creates your reality and your trading results!
How we talk to ourselves about ourselves and our world shapes our reality -unfortunately for the majority of the population, they live out their lives stuck as prisoners of the mind.
If you tend to beat yourself up inside when you make a mistake or worse yet, if you allow yourself to only feel as good as the result of your most recent trade, then you may be prone to negative thinking - but i...2020-08-1358 min
Mind Over MarketsGetting Back into Trading After Time OffIn today’s episode we are going to be talking about the process of getting back into trading after taking some time off!
Keeping mentally sharp throughout each trading session while battling fear and greed on a daily basis can definitely wear on a trader's psychology and sometimes it's best to take a break in order to prevent burnout from affecting your bottom line.
Whether it's a voluntary decision or a forced one - many traders that end up taking a break from trading go about it the wrong way.
They simply disconnect from the markets and return on a wh...2020-08-061h 08
Mind Over MarketsInterview with TRADEPRO Trader & Coach Victorio StefanovIn this episode, we are excited to bring to you a special guest interview on the Mind Over Markets Podcast!
We recently sat down with one of our very own traders and coaches, Victorio Stefanov, for a great discussion on his trading journey and the key lessons he's learned along the way.
In addition to his own story, Victorio has worked with 50+ traders in a coaching capacity, so he also shares an interesting perspective on the struggles of new traders from the viewpoint of a mentor.
He is one of the most disciplined traders that we know so there is...2020-07-301h 11
Mind Over MarketsOvercoming Cognitive Biases in Trading – Part 2In today's episode, we continue our discussion on the common cognitive biases that traders deal with and we close out this series with some actionable steps that you can take to overcome these biases in your own trading!
Last week we introduced why cognitive biases can be a bad thing for traders and also identified four of seven common cognitive biases that we deal with as traders.
If you haven't had a chance to listen to part one of this series, we suggest you listen to that episode in full in order to get up to speed for today's discussion!
A...2020-07-2357 min
Mind Over MarketsOvercoming Cognitive Biases in Trading – Part 1Over the next two episodes, we are going to introduce you to the seven common cognitive biases that impact our decisions as traders.
By building awareness of these common biases, you will be in a better position to identify them in real-time so that you can reframe your mindset right there and then in order to make better trading decisions going forward!
When money is on the line and time is limited, human decision making can be flawed and trading is one of those fields where irrational behavior patterns can be quite common.
So being aware of these cognitive biases...2020-07-1747 min
Mind Over MarketsThe Importance of Thinking For Yourself As A TraderIn today’s episode, we are going to be speaking about the importance of thinking for yourself as a trader!
A lot of people that enter this industry look to copy other people’s trades, or worse yet, sign up for signal services in the hopes of changing around their circumstances overnight!
What they might not be aware of is that the trading industry favors independence and if you have a tough time trusting your gut and tuning out the noise of other people’s opinions, you will have a tough time trying to succeed.
Imagine this scenario for a quick...2020-07-0948 min
Mind Over MarketsTransitioning to Summer Market Trading – What to ExpectIn today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how traders can prepare for the transition to summer trading. When we say summer trading, we’re referring to low volatility market conditions with tight ranges and choppy price action. These are the types of environments that challenge traders of all experiences and both George and I […]2020-07-0258 minMind Over MarketsTransitioning to Summer Market Trading – What to ExpectIn today’s episode, we are going to be discussing how traders can prepare for the transition to summer trading.
When we say summer trading, we’re referring to low volatility market conditions with tight ranges and choppy price action.
These are the types of environments that challenge traders of all experiences and both George and I would agree that it is a lot more difficult to transition from a volatile market to a slower market than vice versa.
We’ll talk about how you can prepare for the transition to summer volatility and some rules that you can implement into yo...2020-07-0258 min
Mind Over MarketsHow to Cope with Burnout as a TraderIn today’s episode, we will be speaking on the topic of how to cope with burnout.
It’s been said that trading is the hardest easy money that you will ever make and we believe this to be true here at TRADEPRO Academy.
As traders, we are required to perform at a high-level and this constant grind can weigh on you after some time, after all, nobody is immune from burning out.
With that being said, there are some warning signs that you can look out for because burn out doesn't just happen - there are several stages that lead u...2020-06-251h 05
Mind Over MarketsHow to Manage FOMO In Your TradingIn today’s episode, we will be speaking on one of the most common fears in trading; the fear of missing out!
FOMO is one of the biggest account killers that we’ve seen as educators in this industry, so we believe it is important for you to understand what it is and how to manage it before you you fall victim to it.
Have you ever jumped into trades early without confirmation because the market was moving and you didn’t want to miss out on potential profits? How about scaling up your size to catch up to other people’s...2020-06-181h 04
Mind Over MarketsWhat You Should Know About Trading While TravelingIn today’s episode, we are going to be speaking on the topic of trading while traveling!
It’s no secret that one of the major benefits of trading the markets successfully is having the ability to work anywhere in the world (being location independent) while making a full-time income.
While there are several benefits of trading while traveling, there are also a number of challenges that you will face on your journey that are not often marketed on social media.
It is important to first understand the pros and the cons of trading while traveling before determining whether it is som...2020-06-111h 15
Mind Over MarketsThe Dangers of Overconfidence in TradingIn today’s episode, we are going to be talking about something we feel strongly about and how overconfidence can really ruin your trading success.
This pattern occurs when you've been on a stretch of above-average performance and suddenly your mindset shifts out of alignment and causes greed.
If you've had multiple winning days or weeks at a time only to erase all of that progress in a single session, this is an episode meant for you!
At TRADEPRO Academy, we refer to this overconfidence in your trading ability as the "God complex".
It's called the God complex because you st...2020-06-0459 min
Mind Over MarketsInterview with Former Proprietary Trader Brad AlciniIn this episode, we're excited to bring to you a new guest interview on the Mind Over Markets Podcast!
We recently sat down with our colleague and former prop trader, Brad Alcini, for a great chat on what it's like to be a professional trader.
Brad shares some great insight into how big traders stay alive, what's required to be successful in this business, as well as examples of seven-figure traders and what they do to win consistently!
If you are looking to level up your trading mindset, this is an interview that you will not want to miss!
Brad's...2020-05-281h 05
Mind Over MarketsHow to Build a High Performance Home Trading EnvironmentIn today’s episode, we discuss how your physical environment influences your trading performance, as well as the components that go into building a high-performance trading environment so that you can put together a space that inspires you every time you sit down to trade!
Working from home has its obvious benefits and these include:
Avoiding the daily commute
Working flexible hours
Relaxed, comfortable environment
With this freedom comes great responsibility!
It becomes increasingly more important to separate your trading environment from where you spend the majority of your day at home when not trading because failing to do so can...2020-05-2159 min
Mind Over MarketsHow to Build a Morning Routine for SuccessIn today’s episode, we are going to be speaking on some of the morning routines and rituals that traders can use to put themselves into the right mindset for high-performance trading!
Routines and rituals are actually an integral part of daily life and every person has their own that they have developed over the years - both consciously and subconsciously - that allow them to get through the day.
Traders are no different, we are creatures of habit and require routines in order to complete our jobs effectively.
So let's unpack this topic in deeper detail and along the way y...2020-05-141h 05
Mind Over MarketsThe Benefits of Being Part of a Trading CommunityIn today's episode, we are going to be speaking on the benefits of being part of a trading community!
More specifically, we will be looking at some of the challenges that new traders face when learning to trade on their own, and how being part of a trading community can provide them with the resources to address each of these challenges.
We’ve experienced the benefits of being in a community first hand and when speaking with many other successful traders, they often mention that having a community to lean on was one of the key factors that influenced their own...2020-05-0759 min
Mind Over MarketsShould You Go Full Time with Trading?In this episode, we continue our discussion on full-time trading and how to know when its time for you to go full-time with your trading!
You will learn some of the common mistakes that many traders make when transitioning to full-time trading, which ironically enough, often sabotages their chances of a successful career from the get-go!
By being aware of these mistakes, we aim to help prevent you from making the same ones on your journey.
These mistakes include the following:
Unrealistic expectations - expecting smooth sailing from the get-go
Putting themselves in a situation where they NEED to make...2020-04-301h 03
Mind Over MarketsWhat No One Tells You About Full-Time TradingIn today's episode, we discuss the things that no one tells you about full-time trading!
As a bunch of guys that have been trading full-time for the last several years, we are able to share some of our own insights on the benefits and challenges of trading for a living.
If you look on Youtube or on social media, the marketing tactics from charlatans are to pinpoint your problems (time or money) and try to solve it with trading.
It's a magic pill industry and we have a problem with that at TRADEPRO Academy so we're here to set the...2020-04-231h 06
Mind Over MarketsShould You Reset Your Stop Loss or Stop Trading for the Day?Let's face it, nobody takes a trade with the intention of eating a stop..but it happens and sometimes when things don't go your way, you can end up hitting your daily stop limit early on in the session.
This can leave you in a very vulnerable position if you do not have a plan of action and that's exactly what today's episode is going to focus on!
Whether you should stop trading for the day after hitting your daily drawdown limit or if you should reset and fight back.
The truth of the matter is that many traders have...2020-04-1634 min
Mind Over MarketsMoney Mindset and Letting Abundance Flow into Your Life with Matt BrownIn this episode, we're excited to bring out our friend Matt Brown for a great discussion on consciousness, personal development and abundance.
Matt has been working on his own personal development for over 10 years now after being introduced to the concept by a friend while living overseas in Spain.
We believe that a lot about success has to do with the inner-self and that by learning how to work on yourself, you will, in effect, be making yourself a better trader.
A lot of the success we've seen in our community is when traders get to the stage where they r...2020-04-091h 12
Mind Over MarketsBreaking Down the Emotional Cycle of TradersIn today’s episode, we will be breaking down the emotional cycle that traders must understand in order to deal with the challenges that they will face in the live markets.
Different market cycles tend to challenge the emotions of those traders and investors that choose to participate.
In fact, these market participants are the reason that these market cycles exist; because traders are human and humans are emotional beings!
Fear and greed drive the markets so not only do we have to learn how to control our own emotions, but we also have to recognize what the collective crowd is t...2020-04-021h 04
Mind Over MarketsInterview with Veteran Futures Trader Anthony DragerIn this episode, we are excited to bring to you the first guest interview on the Mind over Markets podcast!
We recently had the pleasure to sit down and chat with veteran futures trader Anthony Drager, who is also the founder of Edge Trading Group and a great friend to us at TRADEPRO Academy.
Anthony is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable traders that we know in the futures industry and we can't wait for you to hear and learn from his trials and tribulations!
His trading journey started on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as a...2020-03-261h 21
Mind Over MarketsHow to Stop OvertradingAs the title suggests, in today's episode, we focus our attention on the topic of how to stop overtrading!
A lot of the feedback we hear from our community of traders on Youtube is that overtrading is something that they regularly struggle with...and we get it!
New traders often enter the industry enthusiastic to start trading and making money - but this enthusiasm can be a double-edged sword at first.
Why? Because when you are new and you see markets moving, you want in - you've always gotta be in a trade to be a trader right?
WRONG...2020-03-1959 min
Limit Up! PodcastDeveloping a Performance Trading Mindset with George PapazovBeing a trader is akin to being an athlete. If you don’t have a performance mindset, you’ll never succeed in the rough and tumble world of trading. George Papazov is the founder and head trader at TRADEPRO Academy. George’s company is similar to TopstepTrader in that it’s community oriented and focused on education.Today on Limit Up! George discusses his roots growing up as an immigrant and how that affected his mindset. George also talks about ways you can increase your mental capital as well as the benefits of community-orientated trading.[00:16] - This wee...2020-03-1356 min
Mind Over MarketsRecovering from a Blown AccountIn today's episode, we discuss how to bounce back after blowing your trading account!
Because let's face it, blown accounts are sort of considered an "initiation" if you plan on sticking around this industry for any amount of time.
In fact, we don't personally know of any traders that have reached a level of consistent profitability that haven't blown an account (if not many accounts) on their path towards profit.
This is a very common stop on the journey towards becoming a consistently profitable trader and how you decide to proceed once you've blown your account will determine your future...2020-03-1256 min
Mind Over MarketsWhy Your Demo Results Don’t MatterThings get controversial on this episode of Mind Over Markets. As the title suggests, we’re discussing demo trading and why too long on the stock market simulator can really hurt your chances at being a successful day trader.
In all honesty, your success in demo does not guarantee your success in live trading. There’s no real risk involved in sim trading, so it can lead to you developing some really bad habits when it comes to trade strategy. This doesn’t mean you’re a terrible stock trader - you just need to learn how to use demo trading p...2020-03-0555 min
Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher192: George Papazov — Start Small and Keep Scaling Up!This episode is about an early-stage entrepreneur that used the Rockefeller Habits in Scaling Up early on his in company’s growth and was able to scale it to a million in sales within a couple of years. You will learn about his story and how he was able to keep it small. George Papazov started his trading career at Scotiabank and roughly 10 years later he launched TradePro, an academy to help provide trading education, growth, and collaboration. George trades daily with his community of professional traders and is also a licensed Master Practitioner of NLP...2020-03-0444 min
Mind Over MarketsPower of a Trading JournalAre you keeping a journal? We get it - stock trading and journaling seem like they’re on the opposite ends of the spectrum, but we’re here to tell you that that’s just not true. Keeping a journal is the one thing you need to do if you want to be a successful stock trader.
Think about it this way - all businesses keep a record. As a stock trader, you are your own business. It’s important that you keep a record of your wins, your losses, and your bank account. But keeping a journal is more than jus...2020-02-271h 06
Mind Over MarketsProfit and Loss Trading PsychologyP&L. This term gets thrown around a lot in stock trading, but what does it really mean? Profit And Loss is the obvious answer, but the P&L means a lot more to many different traders. In this episode, we’re going deep into why focusing on the P&L can be detrimental to your trading strategy.
For stock traders, especially new traders, focusing on the P&L will only lead to emotional trading. Emotional trades will force you off of your intended plan and will almost always end up in losses. We know this from personal experience. George us...2020-02-201h 04
Mind Over MarketsCultivating PatiencePatience is something you have to get used to as a trader. You’re never going to get to a point in your career where you just don’t need to be patient anymore. That’s why we dedicated this episode of Mind over Markets to helping traders cultivate PAYtience. Yes, we’re spelling it that way because having patience in trading means earning capital, and cultivating patience means you’re setting yourself up for long-term success.
Developing a strategic plan is the only way you’re ever going to cultivate patience. Get over that instant gratification that defines our generation R...2020-02-131h 19
Mind Over MarketsFear of Loss in TradingFear is one of our most natural subconscious responses, but it’s also one of the most important elements of trading. In this episode of Mind Over Markets, we’re sharing our own experiences with the fear of loss and how our own personal risk management strategies help us - and will help you - overcome the fear of loss in trading.
The important thing to remember about fear is that it will never go away. There will always be a little element of fear in everything you do, especially when the risks are high. That’s because fear is an inna...2020-02-0647 min
Mind Over MarketsEmotional AwarenessOn this episode of Mind Over Markets, we are taking a closer look at our emotions and - most importantly - our emotional awareness. Emotional awareness is more than just being aware of what moods you’re experiencing. It’s about being able to manage and maintain these natural feelings. All of our emotions lead to thoughts, and you have to be able to manage your emotions before they start to negatively influence your decision-making on the trading floor.
Think back to our earlier episodes. Remember when we said all emotions are based in the subconscious mind? That’s because our li...2020-01-3052 min
Mind Over MarketsPsychology of Decision MakingAre decisions made with the conscious or the subconscious mind? That’s the big question we’re answering on this episode of Mind Over Markets. We have strategies to help you break out of your subconscious decision making patterns, and the personal challenge in this episode is designed to challenge your unconscious decisions.
You make roughly 35,000 decisions per day. That breaks down to making a decision about every two seconds. And when you’re making that many decisions, how can you be conscious of every single one of them? The truth is - you can’t. And this truth is even more...2020-01-2352 min
Mind Over MarketsPath to Profit Book ReviewGet ready! We’re flipping the script completely today here on Mind Over Markets. Your host, George Papazov, just finished writing his first book and we’re asking him all about it. You’ll discover the inspiration behind his book and the motivations that led him to finally put pen to paper. You’ll even find out how he […]2020-01-1640 minMind Over MarketsPath to Profit Book ReviewGet ready! We’re flipping the script completely today here on Mind Over Markets. Your host, George Papazov, just finished writing his first book and we’re asking him all about it. You’ll discover the inspiration behind his book and the motivations that led him to finally put pen to paper. You’ll even find out how he came up with the title - Path to Profit: A Trader’s Journey to Success.
What George shares with us today is that writing a book is a very vulnerable project. But being able to share his story and his journey with fello...2020-01-1640 min
Mind Over MarketsMental ToughnessIf you never thought of trading as a sport, this episode of Mind Over Markets is going to blow your mind. Because you’re more like a professional athlete than you think. Just like playing a professional sport, pulling off trade strategies requires a lot of mental strength and acuity. There’s a lot of competition - and a lot of pressure - out there on the trade floor, and your mental toughness is going to make or break your trading success.
Mental toughness is at the core of today’s episode. It’s a term we picked up from one of o...2020-01-0900 min
Mind Over MarketsGoals and Actionable Outcomes for the New YearIt’s that time of year again, time for all the new goals and resolutions for the New Year. But did you know that nearly 80% of people give up on their goals by the middle of February? That’s barely 45 days into the New Year. It’s almost embarrassing to think about, but we’re all guilty of it. Our goals can get away from us sometimes, especially if we aren’t setting smart and authentic resolutions that actually align with your purpose.
There is a way to set smarter goals, and in this episode of the Mind Over Markets podcast we...2020-01-0251 min
Mind Over MarketsSelf Worth and TradingLast episode we wrapped up on the power of positive thought, and it’s an excellent segway into our sixth episode on rethinking your self-worth. You may not realize it now, but your sense of self-worth has a huge effect on your trading. The things you think you deserve revolves around how much you think you’re worth. If you think you aren’t worthy of something, how do you think you’ll ever become a successful trader?
Listen to this episode now with that thought in mind. Self-worth is your opinion of yourself and what’s most important to you once al...2019-12-2646 min
Mind Over MarketsThe Power of Positive ThinkingWe all have a special superpower, which is the power of positive thinking.
The thoughts you think and how you share them is powerful enough to change who you are. Words and thoughts are energy, and they interact with all of the energy around us to influence our life and our decisions. Remember, there’s no such thing as empty space. It’s all filled with energy, and the kind of energy you put into it will directly influence what you get out. So if you fill that space with self-doubt and negative thinking, how are you supposed to pull some...2019-12-1954 min
Mind Over MarketsThe Subconscious Secret to Being Towards and Away MotivatedWe’re still here unlocking the user manual for your brain, and today’s podcast is all about unlocking the subconscious’ secret to motivation. If you haven’t caught up with other episodes yet, get over to our website and start listening. You’ll need to know what we did last episode and have your list of values ready in order to participate in today’s motivation exercise.
We already know that motivation is what inspires us to move forward and pursue our goals. Whether these goals are for trading, your daily life, or both is entirely up to you. We just want...2019-12-1239 min
Mind Over MarketsEliciting Your Own Personal Value SystemWelcome to the third part of our five-part series: Unlocking the User Manual for Your Brain. In our last two episodes we discussed the motivations and directives driving the subconscious mind. Today we’re taking a closer look at the personal value system these directives create for us.
Today’s episode in particular is very near and dear to us because values motivate everything we do. At Trade Pro Academy, our top value is Empathy. We call it “we care” because it’s the genuine emotion our team is going for when we work together. Right now, we’re working together to...2019-11-2345 min
Mind Over MarketsThe Prime Directives of Your Subconscious MindWelcome back to the second episode of our mini-series Unlocking the User Manual for Your Brain!
If you missed our first episode, head on back to our website and listen in to learn how you can tap into your subconscious mind and start what we call “living at cause”. We are summarizing a bit of our first episode today, but today’s episode is really going to get into the meat and potatoes of the subconscious mind.
When was the last time you went on vacation? Do you remember what it was like to pack up your things and head to the...2019-11-2349 min
Mind Over MarketsUnlocking the User Manual for Your BrainWelcome to the first ever episode of our brand new Mind Over Markets podcast! We’re two trade pros with Trade Pro Academy, your host George Papazov and co-host Mark Borszcz, and what we’re here to do is bring psychology back to the market. What percentage of success do you think psychology represents in trading? Because […]2019-11-2233 minMind Over MarketsUnlocking the User Manual for Your BrainWelcome to the first ever episode of our brand new Mind Over Markets podcast! We’re two trade pros with Trade Pro Academy, your host George Papazov and co-host Mark Borszcz, and what we’re here to do is bring psychology back to the market.
What percentage of success do you think psychology represents in trading? Because it’s 100% for us.
The market is more based in psychology than you think, and our podcast will help you narrow in on this science to cultivate a bulletproof mindset. Because you have to come into trading with a winning mindset. There isn’t time f...2019-11-2233 min
Subscription EntrepreneurHow To Double Your Lifetime Customer Value & Triple Revenue with George PapazovWe have a really special episode of the podcast in store for you today. In it, we sit down with a remarkable entrepreneur named George Papazov. Now, you might recognize his name because we actually featured George in a Customer Success Story last year. George is a expert stock trader & teacher, online entrepreneur, and successful MemberMouse customer. He runs a membership site called TRADEPRO Academy and teaches his members everything they need to know to become an effective stock trader.Since the last time we spoke to George, he and his team have doubled the lifetime customer value of...2019-11-1050 min