Mind Over Markets
220 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsMind over Markets is a weekly show hosted by George Papazov from TRADEPRO Academy. With over 20 years of experience trading the markets, George breaks down and dissects common psychological obstacles that all traders face in their journeys and provide actionable advice and tips to overcome these challenges in order to level up your trading performance. Whether you struggle with FOMO, recency bias or even controlling your ego while trading, the goal of this podcast is to become your go-to resource for building a bulletproof trading mindset! Learn how to take control of your trading psychology and start trading in the zone because you deserve it!
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Psychology of Market Trend Changes & How to Adapt
April 18, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBPodcast Episode Summary: Psychology of Market Trend Changes & How to Adapt In this episode, we delve into the intricate psychology of navigating shifting market conditions and offer actionable strategies to regain profitability. Hosted by an experienced trader, the episode begins by acknowledging the challenge of transitioning from a familiar market trend to one characterized by volatility. The host emphasizes the need for adaptability in the face of changing dynamics, offering insights gl...
Navigating Psychology of the 6 Stages of Full-Time Trading
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBPodcast Episode Summary: "Navigating Psychology of the 6 Stages of Full-Time Trading" In this episode, we delve deep into the unspoken realities of full-time trading, moving through various stages of a trader's career. The conversation begins with a humorous yet poignant clip from Family Guy, highlighting the allure of trading futures and the perception of unlimited wealth. The host shares personal insights and experiences, guiding listeners through the stages of a trader's journey, each a...
Riding the Bull: Strategies for Trading at Market Peaks
March 14, 2024 08:44 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBEpisode Summary: Riding the Bull: Strategies for Trading at Market Peaks In today's episode, we tackle the exhilarating yet challenging environment of bull markets and how day traders can adapt to capitalize on markets at all-time highs. While bull markets are often viewed as periods of universal profit, the reality for traders can be far more nuanced and demanding. Key Insights: Misconceptions in Bull Markets: We discuss the common fallacies traders encounter during bull markets, includi...
Understanding How Personality Types Can Impact Your Trading
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBEpisode Summary: Understanding How Personality Types Can Impact Your Trading In episode #113, we delve into a topic that has been on our radar since the inception of the show - the fascinating interplay between personality types and trading success. Acknowledging the complexity of the subject, we decide to narrow our focus to how specific personality traits, particularly those identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), impact trading behaviors and strategies. Our host shares a p...
5 Signs You Should Stop Trading for the Day (How I Lost $50K)
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBEpisode Summary: 5 Signs You Should Stop Trading for the Day (How I Lost $50K) In today's episode, we tackle a topic that many traders shy away from - the bad days, those sessions filled with regret and what we wish we could forget. However, our focus isn't on the negativity but on the invaluable lessons learned from these challenging experiences. We aim to equip you with the knowledge and signs to recognize when it's time to step back and halt trading for the day, preventing a bad day from...
Why Holding Winning Trades is So Difficult (How to Fix It)
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBEpisode Summary: Why Holding Winning Trades is So Difficult (10 Steps to Fix) In this insightful episode, we delve into the complex psychology behind one of the trading industry's most echoed mantras: "Run your winners and cut your losses." While this advice may seem straightforward, the reality of implementing it is anything but simple, especially for those new to trading or struggling to turn a profit. Our discussion kicks off by exploring why holding onto trades is inherently challengin...
When to Trust Your Intuition in Trading (How to Develop It)
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBEpisode Summary: When to Trust Your Intuition in Trading (How to Develop It) In this special episode #111, a number often associated with guidance and enlightenment, we dive into the intriguing intersection of intuition and trading. This episode explores the concept of angel number 111, highlighting its message of seeking guidance to fulfill one's life purpose and the promise of happiness, abundance, and success it brings. It's a fitting backdrop as we delve into the nuanced art of using in...
The Hard Realization that Once You’re a Trader…
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBMind 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. Hum...
Order Flow Trading: DOM Foundations
January 06, 2022 21:25 - 1 hour - 115 MBWant to learn how to find out what traders are doing? This is called following the smart money, and order flow is a key analysis tool to help you gain an edge on the market. In today’s episode Leo and I discuss our trading into the end of the year, and openly share some of our personal struggles with our trading. More importantly, we go into details on finding the problem and helping each other fix the issues. We then move into the topic of using the DOM (or price ladder). This is a tool...
How to Create and Test a New Trading Strategy
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBA trading strategy is critical to your success, but do you know the process to create one? Every day we hear someone telling us that WE NEED a trading strategy. So much emphasis is put on this topic, that new traders rush the process and are doomed from the beginning. In today’s episode, we really dive deep into the process you should follow to refine your idea into a professional trading strategy. It isn’t just about having an idea and then going to SIM to start “testing”. In this epi...
10 Tips to Build and Sustain Peak Performance in Your Trading
December 09, 2021 10:33 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBToday we talk about the art of building and sustaining performance like a top athlete. I discuss 10 TIPS to get you to step into the mindset of a top performer. Think of the greatest things in life you have ever accomplished so far? What are you most proud of? Was it easy to get? Was it any easier after you accomplished that thing? Now here’s the real question, if you’re gonna achieve more amazing things, do you REALLY believe it’s gonna get easier? NO! The truth is peak performance...
Order Flow Trading: Foundations of Time and Sales
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBIn 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 impo...
Generating New Streams of Income for your Trading Profits
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBIn today’s episode I’ll be talking about an exciting topic - what happens when you start making money in the markets? What ways can you generate income streams outside of trading with your profits? We’ll dive into principles of income generation, active and passive source ideas, and I reveal all my income streams on this show. Let’s start out by the only two ways you can use to earn income, and it’s important to understand which one will work with your lifestyle at the moment. There are...
Hotkey Trading Tips, Tricks and Hacks
November 18, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBDay trading with hotkeys is an amazing way to increase your speed advantage and to get a better handle on your execution. I personally don't day trade without them anymore. However, hotkeys are often used the wrong way and at the wrong time of a trader’s development journey. In this episode, I cover these topics and more on hotkeys for day trading: Who should NOT be using hotkeys yet Questions to ask yourself to determine if you can benefit from a faster workflow Hotkeys I use for day...
Fixing Account Blowouts after Weeks of Success
November 11, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBDo you blow out accounts in one day after days, weeks or even months of success? This is a very common problem for the new trader. I know, because I have been there, and certainly done that. The good news is, that it is fixable, if you are daring to get to the actual ROOT cause of the issue. The reality of this situation is, that it really only comes down to only 2 possible reasons this is happening: There is a lack of discipline in you as the operator - often this is a mindset issue (mo...
Small Account Challenge to Improve Your Trading
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn today's episode, I talk about taking a small account challenge to get my discipline and confidence back as a trader. I will also share with you some signs it might be time for you to take a new account challenge, and finish off with some tips for growing small accounts. No matter what stage of your journey you are on, this episode is designed to help you. I started on October 11th (made a mistake in the recording saying I began on the 15th) with $464 USD and turned it to over $11,000 U...
Escaping the Victim Mentality Trap in Trading
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIn today’s episode, I’ll be talking about the victim mindset and how it silently but very quickly and effectively decimates trading accounts. I will walk you through 6 signs you may be in a victim mindset, plus ONE, and ONLY ONE simple thing you NEED to DO NOW to get out of this mindset and turn your entire life around. This is all about escaping the shackles of victimhood and stepping into a powerful and abundant version of YOU. To become a better trader and human being. This episode is...
101. Escaping the Victim Mentality Trap in Trading
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIn today’s episode, I’ll be talking about the victim mindset and how it silently but very quickly and effectively decimates trading accounts. I will walk you through 6 signs you may be in a victim mindset, plus ONE, and ONLY ONE simple thing you NEED to DO NOW to get out of this mindset and turn your entire life around. This is all about escaping the shackles of victimhood and stepping into a powerful and abundant version of YOU. To become a better trader and human being. This episode is...
100. The 100 min Roast of George and Victorio
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWe 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...
The 100 min Roast of George and Victorio
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWe 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...
99. Trading Strategy and Execution with Anthony Drager
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBAnthony Drager discusses his personal trading strategy and how he executes on order flow in the futures market. He draws on some fascinating experience from the trading floor and his transition to electronic trading at a prop firm. In this episode we get personal and ask him questions about HIS trading. This episode touched on some amazing golden nuggets you won’t want to miss: Ready, aim fire - three step trading approach Anthony uses We hone in on his personal trade entry and exit stra...
Trading Strategy and Execution with Anthony Drager
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBAnthony Drager discusses his personal trading strategy and how he executes on order flow in the futures market. He draws on some fascinating experience from the trading floor and his transition to electronic trading at a prop firm. In this episode we get personal and ask him questions about HIS trading. This episode touched on some amazing golden nuggets you won’t want to miss: Ready, aim fire - three step trading approach Anthony uses We hone in on his personal trade entry and exit stra...
How Buyers and Sellers Move the Market
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBIn this fascinating episode we talk about how buying and selling actually moves the markets. This isn’t an indicator or strategy, this is the VERY REASON that MARKETS MOVE! We do a deep dive on market and limit orders, and how big position traders move through the book. When you understand what you are watching for, it gives you high probability trades with little risk when you see it happen. This is the true power of order flow. Find out more about: How to find desperate buyers and sel...
98. How Buyers and Sellers Move the Market
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBIn this fascinating episode we talk about how buying and selling actually moves the markets. This isn’t an indicator or strategy, this is the VERY REASON that MARKETS MOVE! We do a deep dive on market and limit orders, and how big position traders move through the book. When you understand what you are watching for, it gives you high probability trades with little risk when you see it happen. This is the true power of order flow. Find out more about: How to find desperate buyers and sel...
My Struggle With Gambling As A Trader
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 88.4 MBIn this episode I talk about something really personal and deep. I had a gambling problem, which became a trading problem really quickly and early on in my career. This is an area very few talk about, because it requires deep reflection, and the ability to view yourself as someone who can improve! This can be tough for someone who truly believes “they can come back, if they just have one more shot”. Gamblers often value the chance to play more than money itself. We discuss these topic...
97. My Struggle With Gambling As A Trader
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 88.4 MBIn this episode I talk about something really personal and deep. I had a gambling problem, which became a trading problem really quickly and early on in my career. This is an area very few talk about, because it requires deep reflection, and the ability to view yourself as someone who can improve! This can be tough for someone who truly believes “they can come back, if they just have one more shot”. Gamblers often value the chance to play more than money itself. We discuss these topic...
96. Order Flow Trading Foundations with Anthony Drager.
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBIn this episode, former floor and prop trader Anthony Drager comes back for another interview. This time we talk about the foundations of order flow, and unpack some “seemingly simple” concepts into full detail, and explain why most people are doing order flow wrong. Also, Anthony Drager shares his awesome 4 golden rules of trading - and you definitely want to catch those and start applying them immediately. This will easily become a top episode and a favorite - be sure to have a listen. ...
Order Flow Trading Foundations with Anthony Drager.
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBIn this episode, former floor and prop trader Anthony Drager comes back for another interview. This time we talk about the foundations of order flow, and unpack some “seemingly simple” concepts into full detail, and explain why most people are doing order flow wrong. Also, Anthony Drager shares his awesome 4 golden rules of trading - and you definitely want to catch those and start applying them immediately. This will easily become a top episode and a favorite - be sure to have a listen. ...
Want To Be A Good Trader? Become A Good Analyst First.
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode we talk about a common mistake all new traders make. The mistake is starting a new career in the wrong position. It’s a costly mistake that ruins would be traders before they even start. There is a way to fix this, and I share the full details on something that will have a HUGE impact and could turn around your trading. We cover these topics and more in depth: You have to be a good analyst before you become a trader Trading is not an entry level position, it’s a promot...
95. Want To Be A Good Trader? Become A Good Analyst First.
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode we talk about a common mistake all new traders make. The mistake is starting a new career in the wrong position. It’s a costly mistake that ruins would be traders before they even start. There is a way to fix this, and I share the full details on something that will have a HUGE impact and could turn around your trading. We cover these topics and more in depth: You have to be a good analyst before you become a trader Trading is not an entry level position, it’s a promot...
94. Why Your Trading Goals Are Holding You Back.
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBThe biggest problem with goals is that they are a prediction of the future. Sure it’s amazing to know what you want, but sometimes planning too much on how exactly you will achieve them leaves blind spots to the reality of how you’re gonna get there. There’s an old saying, “make a plan so you know what’s not gonna happen”. You can’t predict the future 5 mins out - how the heck do you expect to predict something complicated as a goal, the steps you need to take, the exact timing, foreseein...
Why Your Trading Goals Are Holding You Back.
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBThe biggest problem with goals is that they are a prediction of the future. Sure it’s amazing to know what you want, but sometimes planning too much on how exactly you will achieve them leaves blind spots to the reality of how you’re gonna get there. There’s an old saying, “make a plan so you know what’s not gonna happen”. You can’t predict the future 5 mins out - how the heck do you expect to predict something complicated as a goal, the steps you need to take, the exact timing, foreseein...
Performance Metrics You Need To Be Using
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBTotal profit is the worst performance metric you can use, because it ignores what you actually did to generate it. In this episode I share my favorite 6 performance metrics, and the story they tell about your trading. Using these metrics, you can uncover areas of improvement before these small issues become big problems, and start generating massive losses. Oftentimes, before that big losing day, you will have a lot of clues as to what you can adjust to avoid these blow out sessions. PLU...
93. Performance Metrics You Need To Be Using
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBTotal profit is the worst performance metric you can use, because it ignores what you actually did to generate it. In this episode I share my favorite 6 performance metrics, and the story they tell about your trading. Using these metrics, you can uncover areas of improvement before these small issues become big problems, and start generating massive losses. Oftentimes, before that big losing day, you will have a lot of clues as to what you can adjust to avoid these blow out sessions. PLU...
92. 6 Signs Your Trading Size Might be too Small
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBAt the start of our trading journey, it is a very common problem that newer traders use too much leverage. Why? They are excited, they are new, they don’t know what they don’t know, and they just want to make a lot of money. They want the kind of returns people with 5, 10, 15 years of experience are making - and they want it TODAY! So they trade big, and inevitably run into a bad trade…. Often just one single one… and lose a large part of their trading account. They are shocked! They are ...
6 Signs Your Trading Size Might be too Small
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBAt the start of our trading journey, it is a very common problem that newer traders use too much leverage. Why? They are excited, they are new, they don’t know what they don’t know, and they just want to make a lot of money. They want the kind of returns people with 5, 10, 15 years of experience are making - and they want it TODAY! So they trade big, and inevitably run into a bad trade…. Often just one single one… and lose a large part of their trading account. They are shocked! They are ...
Gerald’s Powerful Story and Trading Journey
August 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis is a very powerful, and inspirational interview with Gerald. His story spans from extreme business success, to finding himself in prison. In prison, Gerald discovered trading and even started to get quotes on the phone and drawing his own charts and indicators behind bars. Gerald pushed through his challenges, and continued his pursuit to become a successful trader. Gerald is a fantastic example of a comeback story, and it's truly inspirational to anyone having challenges in life tryi...
91. Gerald’s Powerful Story and Trading Journey
August 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis is a very powerful, and inspirational interview with Gerald. His story spans from extreme business success, to finding himself in prison. In prison, Gerald discovered trading and even started to get quotes on the phone and drawing his own charts and indicators behind bars. Gerald pushed through his challenges, and continued his pursuit to become a successful trader. Gerald is a fantastic example of a comeback story, and it's truly inspirational to anyone having challenges in life tryi...
90. Interview with 2 Bulls in a China Shop
August 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing individuals who share their journey as investors and traders. Dan and Kyle join us from the 2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast, and I get to flip the tables on them. As a previous guest on their show, it was exciting to be the one asking the questions. In the discussion, we did a deep dive on: How Dan and Kyle got started investing, and how the journey has gone so far Talking about options writing to generate extra income ...
Interview with 2 Bulls in a China Shop
August 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing individuals who share their journey as investors and traders. Dan and Kyle join us from the 2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast, and I get to flip the tables on them. As a previous guest on their show, it was exciting to be the one asking the questions. In the discussion, we did a deep dive on: How Dan and Kyle got started investing, and how the journey has gone so far Talking about options writing to generate extra income ...
89. Tips to Prevent Account Blowups
August 05, 2021 07:01 - 34 minutes - 80 MBIn this episode we talk about 6 tips to help you prevent another account blowup. When traders lose all their capital, it can be a very emotional time. And of course, everyone knows the obvious - if you can improve your risk management, it should never happen again right? Wrong. There are many psychological and technical reasons that traders blow-up their accounts. I share with you 6 tips that will help you get to the root cause and make foundational fixes. This episode includes discus...
Tips to Prevent Account Blowups
August 05, 2021 07:01 - 34 minutes - 80 MBIn this episode we talk about 6 tips to help you prevent another account blowup. When traders lose all their capital, it can be a very emotional time. And of course, everyone knows the obvious - if you can improve your risk management, it should never happen again right? Wrong. There are many psychological and technical reasons that traders blow-up their accounts. I share with you 6 tips that will help you get to the root cause and make foundational fixes. This episode includes discus...
Order Flow and Trading Execution with Job and Leo
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBJob, Leo and myself talk all order flow, trading execution and strategy. In this episode we deep dive into a lot of topics new traders have a struggle with; picking a market to trade and utilizing a strategy with an edge. This is a fantastic discussion with two order flow gurus you do not want to miss. The first episode with Job was a hit, and you can listen to it here: Episode 79: Demystifying Order Flow with Job. In this episode we discuss: Order flow trading tools and strategies Trade...
88. Order Flow and Trading Execution with Job and Leo
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBJob, Leo and myself talk all order flow, trading execution and strategy. In this episode we deep dive into a lot of topics new traders have a struggle with; picking a market to trade and utilizing a strategy with an edge. This is a fantastic discussion with two order flow gurus you do not want to miss. The first episode with Job was a hit, and you can listen to it here: Episode 79: Demystifying Order Flow with Job. In this episode we discuss: Order flow trading tools and strategies Trade...
My 5 Biggest Failures and Learning Lessons
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBTraders are professional loss takers - that's what makes us different. In today's episode I will share with you my 5 biggest failures, and how they actually helped me in both life and trading. I personally believe in a saying, "there is no failure, only feedback". From this angle, we can take any experience and extract the positives, while letting go any negative emotions that may still be associated. This episode includes discussion on: How to extract the learning lessons from past fail...
87. My 5 Biggest Failures and Learning Lessons
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBTraders are professional loss takers - that's what makes us different. In today's episode I will share with you my 5 biggest failures, and how they actually helped me in both life and trading. I personally believe in a saying, "there is no failure, only feedback". From this angle, we can take any experience and extract the positives, while letting go any negative emotions that may still be associated. This episode includes discussion on: How to extract the learning lessons from past fail...
86. Why Trading Discipline is SO Hard.
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBTrading discipline is a loosely thrown around term, but what does it actually mean? What causes you to break down discipline, and how do you fix these actions to improve your trading performance? This episode discusses the 5 reasons your trading discipline breaks down, with specific instructions on how to fix each. This episode includes tips on these topics: PROOF that YOU are extremely disciplined... just not in trading Having a trading plan - the important and connection to discipline...
Why Trading Discipline is SO Hard.
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBTrading discipline is a loosely thrown around term, but what does it actually mean? What causes you to break down discipline, and how do you fix these actions to improve your trading performance? This episode discusses the 5 reasons your trading discipline breaks down, with specific instructions on how to fix each. This episode includes tips on these topics: PROOF that YOU are extremely disciplined... just not in trading Having a trading plan - the important and connection to discipline...
85. When to Quit Trading for Good?
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBWhen is it time to stop trading for good? Quitting has been made extremely hard by society's ideas of "fighting through" and our fascination with the underdog story. However, there comes a time when you may want to consider making an exit from the industry. This was a somewhat difficult topic to cover with Victorio, as it can really be triggering to some people and elicit negative emotions. However, we focus on the positives and also provide some light at the end of the tunnel you will n...
When to Quit Trading for Good?
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBWhen is it time to stop trading for good? Quitting has been made extremely hard by society's ideas of "fighting through" and our fascination with the underdog story. However, there comes a time when you may want to consider making an exit from the industry. This was a somewhat difficult topic to cover with Victorio, as it can really be triggering to some people and elicit negative emotions. However, we focus on the positives and also provide some light at the end of the tunnel you will n...