During this TRADER’S MINDCHAT SHOW, we talk with Akil Stokes from TierOneTrading.com  


Akil is a friend of the show. I’ve known him for years. He and his partner Jason Graystone are helping me add Forex to my trading tool box.  


We dive deep into a lot of big trading topics. Here are the highlights:  


HIGHLIGHTS FROM INTERVIEW



  • Leverage

  • Similarities between stocks and forex 

  • Mindset necessary to trade  

  • Portfolio Heat (the percentage you stand to lose if every trade craps out). 

  • Self assessment before trading 

  • Sleep and it’s importance for trading and fitness 

  • The daily grind and discipline 

  • How when you stop caring, you can perform better  


HIGHLIGHTS FROM Q&A 



  • Biggest challenges since becoming a pro trader 

  • Importance of your environment both for newer and seasoned traders 

  • When should you trade with real money


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