Are You Trading Too Big… or Too Small? Here’s the Fix.
Sponsored by Pepperstone
Most traders swing between two extremes: trading so small it doesn’t matter… or trading so big it destroys their ability to think clearly.
In this episode, we break down how to actually find the sweet spot... the size that engages you, keeps you disciplined, and doesn’t sabotage your edge.
Plus, the two phases every trader must go through before scaling up.
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You Blew It… Now What?
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You took a trade you shouldn’t have… moved the stop… oversized… maybe all three.
Now you’re staring at a red number and feeling disgusted with yourself.
Here’s the thing: that emotional spiral is where traders get wrecked... or rise.
This episode is about what to actually do when you’ve just messed up… and how the best traders break the cycle before it breaks them.
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The Feeler Trade: When the Idea’s Right (But the Setup Isn’t)
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You’ve got the idea. The backdrop lines up. You know what you want to do…
But you’re waiting for that perfect trigger... and before you know it, the move’s already gone.
In this episode, Mark breaks down the concept of the feeler position, a small, early entry that keeps you aligned with the trade idea while managing risk.
We explore:
When to use a feeler trade (and when not to)How it shifts your mindset from hesitation to actionWhy it sharpens your focus and reduces FOMOHow to build a position around a solid thesis. even when conditions aren’t perfect
If you’ve ever said, “I knew it was going to move, but I didn’t take the trade…” — this episode is for you.
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The Two Traders Who Always Struggle (and Why)
Sponsored by: Pepperstone
There are two types of traders I see stuck in the same painful cycle... and they couldn’t be more different.
One’s a gunslinger: fast, aggressive, and emotional.
The other’s a technician: precise, rule-based, and controlled.
In this episode, I dive into what each type is missing, how to spot which one you are, and what to do to finally get your edge working.
If you’re stuck, plateaued, or constantly second-guessing yourself... this one’s for you.
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Smart Guys, Dumb Trades: Newton, Ashley, and the Market’s Humility Lesson
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Sometimes, intelligence works against you in the market.
In this episode, I share two stories... Isaac Newton and Mike Ashley, both brilliant men humbled by price. A reminder that no matter how clever you are, price is king.
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