Best Steven Goldstein & Mark Randall Podcasts (2024)

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#132: Unveiling the Power of Systems Thinking in Trading: A Dive into Interconnectedness and Complexity 44:01

14h ago44:01

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In this unique episode, the AlphaMind Podcast explores a new theme with a deep dive into Systems Thinking. Join hosts Mark Randall and Steven Goldstein as they embark on a dialogue discussing the relevance of systems thinking in trading and market navigation. Drawing from their experiences and insights from Peter Senge's influential work, "The Fift…

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#Episode 131: Journaling Secrets for Trader Success: Inside Edgewonk with Tradeciety 52:54

23d ago52:54

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To be a great trader, you have to be a great learner as well as a continual learner. This includes learning about yourself, who you are, what you do, and how you do it. However, if we don't have feedback systems that allow us to see ourselves and our actions more objectively, we will always view ourselves through the lens of our biases and ego. Thi…

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#130 Simon Mundie: Champion Thinking: How to Find Success Without Losing Yourself 1:15:33

1M ago1:15:33

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In this captivating episode, we welcome back Simon Mundie, a distinguished Sports Broadcaster for the BBC, acclaimed author of 'Champion Thinking: How to Find Success Without Losing Yourself,' and the esteemed host of the 'A New Way of Being’ Podcast, (formerly the The Life Lessons Podcast), where he engages with some of the world's most prominent …

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#129 Tom Hougaard: 'Knowing Where the Market Is Going Is Meaningless, If You Can't Act Upon It!' 1:38:40

2M ago1:38:40

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Join us on the AlphaMind Podcast for an exclusive episode featuring Tom Hougaard, author of the best-selling trading book "Best Loser Wins." Following his highly acclaimed first AlphaMind podcast in 2022, which became our most downloaded episode with nearly 70,000 downloads, Tom returns for a second captivating discussion. In this episode, Tom delv…

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#128 Louise Bedford: Winning The Trading Game 1:09:13

3M ago1:09:13

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Welcome to a special episode of the AlphaMind podcast! In this episode, we have a unique treat for you as we welcome Louise Bedford, the host of the Australian trading podcast "Talking Trading ". This episode features a simulated podcast exchange between Louise and us, where we delve into the world of trading, behavioural finance, and the psycholog…

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#127 Patrick Reid & Beat Nussbaumer: Unveiling the Journey of Trader Development 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

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In this episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, we delve into the world of trader development with two distinguished guests, Beat Nussbaumer and Patrick Reid. Beat brings to the conversation nearly four decades of experience in FX and Prop Trading in macro markets at Goldman Sachs and Commerzbank. Today, he channels his expertise into training, mentoring…

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#126 Steve Miley: Technical Trading, Joining a Prop Firm, Achieving Prop Success 57:28

3M ago57:28

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Steve Miley has a lifetime of experience in trading. He’s been a trader, an analyst and a mentor. He’s worked at some of the world’s leading trading firms, including investment banking giants Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse, having originally worked on the LIFFE trading exchange in the times of open outcry floor trading. Steve is still active in al…

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#125 Rajan Dhall: Great Trading Lessons from a Humble Trader 1:02:33

5M ago1:02:33

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Welcome to the AlphaMind Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Rajan Dhall, a remarkable trader and the head of the UK-based proprietary trading firm, DND Capital. Rajan generously shares insights from his journey in the trading world, offering invaluable lessons learned along the way. Despite his significant success, Rajan's ap…

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#124 Mohammad Ali: The Macro and The Micro of Trading, and so much more. 54:03

5M ago54:03

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In this episode we dive deep into the world of trading with Mohammad Ali, a seasoned trader with a rich background in financial markets. As the former Head of Global FX Trading at TD Securities, Mohammad brings a wealth of experience to the table. In this captivating episode, he shares invaluable insights and knowledge that will challenge and inspi…

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#123 Steven Goldstein: New Book - Mastering the Mental Game of Trading 46:21

6M ago46:21

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AlphaMind Podcast co-host Mark Randall engages in a dynamic interview with fellow co-host Steven Goldstein about his new book, "Mastering the Mental Game of Trading." This groundbreaking book has been making waves in the trading world, and Mark is on a mission to uncover the essence of its revolutionary concepts. Mark peppers Steven with insightful…

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#122 Mark Randall: Setting your Trading Edge for 2024 54:23

6M ago54:23

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AlphaMind Podcast co-host Mark Randall reflects on insights gained from our podcast guests that he considers vital for traders as they look forward to 2024. With an illustrious career spanning over four decades in the financial markets, Mark initiated his journey as one of the pioneering traders on the LIFFE London Futures Exchange. Over time, he t…

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#121 Jason Shapiro: The Ultimate Contrarian Trader is Back 1:21:05

7M ago1:21:05

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In this compelling episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, we immerse ourselves in the captivating realm of 'contrarian trading' with the remarkable Jason Shapiro, renowned as 'the contrarian' in Jack Schwager's "Unknown Market Wizards." Shapiro's adeptness in mastering the art of contrarian trading challenges the very core of many mainstream trading ide…

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#120 Louisa Nicola: The Synergy of Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness, and Trading Mastery 52:41

8M ago52:41

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It is all to easy to think the answer to success in trading solely hinges on top-tier analysis and the application of sophisticated trading approaches and systems. However, overlooking the essential factor of nurturing and optimising the person doing the analysis and applying their trading decisions within the volatile and uncertain context of mark…

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#119 JTrader: What It Takes to Succeed in Trading 56:33

8M ago56:33

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Welcome to the AlphaMind podcast, where we delve deep into the world of trading with the seasoned trader and trading educator Joseph Gasperoni, more widely known as Jtrader. Join us as we journey to San Marino in the heart of Italy, where Joseph runs a highly acclaimed trader training academy. In this episode, we discuss and explore the secrets to …

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#118 Adam Birkett – Global Trading Lead Cargill OT: The Power of Non-Attachment 45:51

9M ago45:51

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In this insightful episode, we sat down with Adam Birkett, the Global Trading Lead at Cargill Ocean Transportation division, which trades physical and derivative cargo, freight, and shipping products globally across all major markets, to delve into the profound concept of "The Power of Non-Attachment in Trading." Adam has spent nearly his entire ca…

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#117: Susquehanna's Todd Simkin: Great Traders Are Made, Not Born 1:24:14

10M ago1:24:14

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Susquehanna International Group (SIG) is renowned as one of the world’s leading global proprietary trading firms, highly esteemed for its entrepreneurial ethos and meticulous analytical decision-making processes. Founded with a mindset rooted in entrepreneurship, SIG engages in trading various listed financial products and asset classes across the …

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#116 Jonny Matthews: Ex Hedge Fund Trader - Lessons From a Lifetime at Trading's Top-Table 1:08:10

10M ago1:08:10

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In today's episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Jonny Matthews, a true luminary in the finance industry boasting an impressive 28-year track record. Jonny's journey commenced during the legendary 'Liar's Poker' era at Salomon Brothers. Jonny later ascended to prominence as a Portfolio Manager, adeptly overseeing up to $500 million in …

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#115 Robert Van Eyden: Badass Trader - How to Trade Your Way To Riches 1:06:18

11M ago1:06:18

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This week we talk with Robert Van Eyden, author of Badass Trader: How to Trade Your Way to Riches Robert is a true veteran of the markets with over three decades of invaluable experience in the dynamic world of markets, predominantly in his home country, South Africa. Robert's remarkable journey has seen him excel as an analyst, trader, investor, l…

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#114: Maria Iliffe-Wood: Creating an Empowering 'State of Mind' for Success and Happiness 1:04:32

12M ago1:04:32

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Life, markets and trading, often tries to wear you down, challenging your confidence, and shattering your self-belief. This week's guest on the AlphaMind Podcast takes us on a unique journey, deviating from our usual guests. Once you hear what she has to say, you'll hopefully recognise its relevance not only to your trading but also to much broader…

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#113 What The Market Needs From You, So It Can Win, and How You Can Fight Back 40:12

1y ago40:12

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In this captivating podcast episode, Co-host Steven Goldstein delves into the intriguing world of trading and markets, offering insightful thoughts and reflections. Drawing from his extensive experience spanning nearly four decades, Steven explores what the markets truly need from you as a trader in order for it to emerge victorious, at the expense…

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#112 Applying Analysis in Trading: Insights from Former JP Morgan Trader Clive Ponsonby 1:08:01

1y ago1:08:01

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Clive Ponsonby graduated from Cambridge University as a Mathematician and then ventured into the dynamic and unpredictable world of Spot FX trading in the 1990s. This move was unconventional for someone with a highly academic background, transitioning to an environment dominated by fast-paced, streetwise, and quick-witted traders, many of whom hail…

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#111 Reminiscences of a Day Trader with David Hale 1:14:15

1y ago1:14:15

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In the enticing world of trading, where money, glory, and glamour beckon, millions are drawn each year, hoping to strike it rich. Yet, only a fraction ever truly succeed, and even those who do often emerge battered, bruised, and occasionally traumatized. In this week's podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with someone who has traversed the un…

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#110 Radical Responsibility in Trading with Mandi Rafsanjani 1:09:53

1y ago1:09:53

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In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of 'Radical Responsibility' with Mandi Rafsanjani, a performance coach who specializes in trading psychology. Mandi defines Radical Responsibility as an extreme form of accountability, where one takes full ownership of their actions and the outcomes, even in the face of external events beyond their con…

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#109 Ken Long: Fear & Greed in Trading 1:37:13

1y ago1:37:13

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This week’s AlphaMind podcast episode on fear and greed in trading features a true expert on the subject - Dr. Ken Long. Though retired from the US Army after 25 years’ service where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Ken is still actively teaching as an Associate Professor at US Army Command & General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Ka…

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#108 Cory Mitchell: Trading, The Intuitive Game 1:20:11

1+ y ago1:20:11

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In this episode, we chat with Cory Mitchell, who has been a successful prop trader for some twenty years. Cory shares his reflections on the development of what it takes to deliver consistent and profitable trading results over a long period of time, and he offers some invaluable thoughts on trading and dealing with the challenges of making decisio…

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#107 A US Navy Seal Commander, A Mindfulness Expert, and Self-Compassion 1:26:12

1+ y ago1:26:12

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The battle for success in trading, is not a battle fought in the market, on your trading screen, or in the dealing rooms of a major trading firm, it’s a battle which takes place in those few inches between your left ear, and the right one. In this episode we talk with Jon MacAskill, a former US Navy Seal commander, and Will Schneider, a well-known …

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#106 Simon Mundie: Developing Psychological Flexibility 1:07:41

1+ y ago1:07:41

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The world of sports and high-performance offer so many great metaphors and analogies for trading, where the mind, and the noises in our head, can become the blocker to the potential people possess. In this episode we talk with Simon Mundie, a leading sports journalist, radio and tv broadcaster, author, and coach. Simon hosted a superb podcast featu…

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#105 Jacob Holm: The Evolution of a Trader 1:03:56

1+ y ago1:03:56

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Jacob is a young trader from Denmark who is still going through the relative early stages of his trading career. As you will hear in this interview, Jacob has a wise head on young shoulders. Jacob discovered a passion for investing, then trading, in his mid-teens. He has since dived into trading with gusto learning the basics of trading, developing…

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#104 Jonathan Baird: Macro Fundamentals and Trading 1:08:10

1+ y ago1:08:10

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We're delighted to welcome back a friend of the show Jonathan Baird, an award-winning money manager and publisher of the Global Investment Letter, who speaks and writes about macro themes in markets based on this his many decades of experience in this area. 2022 was the year when having a handle on the macro-economic narrative was to prove hugely a…

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#103 Mark & Steve: Working With Your Ego in Trading 54:24

1+ y ago54:24

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Trading legend Marty Schwartz aka Pitbull said, "the most important change in my trading career occurred when I learned to divorce my ego from the trade." The ego gets a bad wrap in trading, and often seen as the enemy. But is this the right way to look at it? The ego is very much part of us, part of who we are, part of our nature, our soul. How ca…

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#102 Matt 'PAX' Kenah: A Futures Trader's Story - Part 2 47:23

1+ y ago47:23

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In this 2nd part of this outstanding chat with former Chicago pit trader Matt ‘Pax’ Kenah. Matt takes us to a deeper exploration of his story. We discuss Matt's personal battles, hiss loss caused by the collapse of MF global, the struggles with his self which followed this, and the rebuilding of his career. We look at the steps Matt took, and the f…

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#101 Matt 'PAX' Kenah: A Futures Trader's Story - Part 1 44:59

1+ y ago44:59

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Matt “Pax” Kenah: The Life of a Futures Trader – Part 1 Matt “Pax” Kenah is a passionate, straight shooting, former Chicago Floor Trader who still trades and now also mentor traders. In this fascinating interview ,he shares his story, his journey and experiences, his success and mistakes, his highs and lows. Matt opens up fully about the realities …

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#100 Jeff Boccaccio: From IT Consultant to Trader and System Builder 1:34:08

1+ y ago1:34:08

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In this episode, we talk in-depth with Jeff Boccaccio about his journey from the non-trading world, to the world of trading his own money. Jeff was initially was an IT consultant. This a conversation which covers from a wide and varied range which will be hugely valuable and hopefully inspiring, to traders of all types. Jeff also shares valuable in…

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#99 Sven Fuhrmann: Energy/Power Trader and Hedge Fund Manager 57:55

1+ y ago57:55

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Sven Fuhrman: Hedge Fund Manager and Energy Trader The dramatic context of the past couple of years, and the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have awoken many traders and investors to the significance and importance of the Power and Energy Markets. This corner of the international markets remains relatively obscure and poorly understoo…

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#98 Tom Basso: Market Wizard's Mr Serenity 1:19:33

2y ago1:19:33

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Tom Basso: Market Wizards Mr Serenity Tom Basso first came to prominence when he was featured in Jack Schwager’s second Market Wizards book “New Market Wizards”. His chapter is called Mr Serenity. In the introduction to the interview with Tom, Jack, made a point of saying, that “although Tom’s results are significantly better than the industry aver…

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#97 Jason Shapiro: 'The Contrarian' Answers Listeners Questions 1:18:39

2y ago1:18:39

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Jason Shapiro returns to the AlphaMind podcast a year after his first episode proved to be one of our most popular to date. Jason featured in Jack Schwager’s brilliant ‘Unknown Market Wizard’ where he was known as ‘The Contrarian’, which tells all you need to know about his approach and style. In this episode, Jason answers a series of questions su…

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#96 Tom Hougaard: Best Loser Wins 1:17:09

2y ago1:17:09

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Tom Hougaard is a ‘high-stakes’ day trader, and author of a superb new book ‘Best Loser Wins: Why Normal Thinking Never Wins the Trading Game’, which focuses on the mental battle needed to succeed in trading and the challenge of getting your mind right. Tom is someone who has faced his own battles to become a successful trader, and like many he has…

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#95 Robert Carver: Trading, Trading Wisdom, and Trading Systems 46:52

2y ago46:52

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Listening to Robert Carver will make you a wiser trader. Period. Robert Carver is a treasure trove of trading wisdom, knowledge, know-how and first-hand experience. He has a strong background in economics, has worked as a trader at a leading investment bank and at a $30 billion hedge fund where he ran a major chunk of their trading capital for seve…

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#94 Steven Goldstein: 35 Years of Trading Lessons Learned 1:24:24

2y ago1:24:24

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Trading is a job which tests everyone who participates in it to the max. Volatile markets, rapidly shifting trading environments, strong bull markets followed by violent bear markets, fortunes made over years then lost in hours. The markets toy with traders’ emotions and their sense of self-worth, as they come to terms with just how much skill and …

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#93 Ben Aldridge: Becoming Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 1:00:52

2y ago1:00:52

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What makes you feel uncomfortable? How do you cope with difficult situations which make you feel uncomfortable? Do you shy away from these situations or avoid making tough decisions because of your discomfort? Has it held you back in your trading, in life, and does it continue to hold you back? Being able to cope with anxiety inducing situations th…

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#92 Peter Castle - The Zen Trader: How Ancient Wisdom Can Help You Master Your Mind and the Markets. 1:14:09

2y ago1:14:09

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Peter Castle started trading in 1995. Whilst going through the process of learning trading and listening to many of the great trainers and teachers of trading, he noticed how many of themes focused on lessons that had a spiritual component. He realised how trading the markets can push you to the edge of desperation, which then impacts you mentally …

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#91 Oliver Kell - US Trading Champion 2020: The Journey to Trading Mastery 1:10:23

2y ago1:10:23

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OIiver Kell won the 2020 US stock trading champion with an astonishing return of 941%, almost double the return of the second-place competitor. However, there is a lot more to Oliver than just great trading, his success is born of a deep humility and a huge respect for risk and the market. And as you listen to him, you may be surprised to notice ho…

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#90 Linda Raschke: Trading and ‘The Power of The Mind’ 1:31:59

2y ago1:31:59

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Linda Raschke is one of those traders who is quoted often by other traders. That gives you a sense of the respect and regard with which she is held in the trading world. Linda started trading since the early 1980s, and after a tough introduction to the world of trading, went on to achieve great success and attained notoriety in the trading world af…

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#89 Garth Mackenzie - What Drives Trading Success? 1:04:05

2y ago1:04:05

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In this episode, we discuss with Garth Mackenzie, what he feels drives trading success, what drives his trading success, and what is it about his approach which has contributed to his success thus far. Garth has been trading for over 20 years, however Garth admits the journey was anything but smooth, and despite some early successes, he found that …

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#88 Winning by ‘Learning to Fail Well’ 1:02:01

2+ y ago1:02:01

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The trader and author of the book ‘Phantom of the Pit’ Art Simpson’s said of trading, ‘The Best Loser is the Long-Term Winner’. Trading like poker, and many games entails losing and failing often, many of the greats of trading will tell how failure and being able to cope with failure, lie at the core to success. In this episode of the AlphaMind pod…

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#87 DeFi Panel of Experts: The Crypto Revolution Explored 1:19:32

2+ y ago1:19:32

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For anyone 30 or younger, the world of DeFi (Decentralised Finance) is their world. Some in their 30s are clued up, but to most, DeFi and the world of Cryptocurrencies is something of a mystery. To those over 40, DeFi is largely an alien and murky world, difficult to navigate let alone to even comprehend. In this episode of the AlphaMind podcast sh…

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#86 Sam North - What is it that Successful Traders do Differently to Succeed? 1:01:02

2+ y ago1:01:02

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Sam North both trades for himself and mentors’ other traders for eToro, the world’s largest social trading and multi-asset brokerage company, where he is their trading school lead. In this great chat with the AlphaMind Podcast, Sam went deep into what it takes to succeed as a new trader, shared his reflections on patterns common to those he sees wh…

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#85 Sources of Trading Edge 55:03

2+ y ago55:03

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When it comes to trading, finding your trading edge and learning how to sharpen your trading edge, are what ultimately define whether you succeed or fail. We believe there are 3 main sources of edge for traders, and that these 3 edges support each other to make each edge more potent and powerful. Developing trading mastery however requires the comb…

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#84 Tom Canfield - Letting Go 1:00:58

2+ y ago1:00:58

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Contrary to common belief, it is not market knowledge, analytical skills, or some special system or secret indicator that are the key differentiators of success in financial markets. The true differentiator is the ability to ‘Let Go’, and the capability to sustain a ‘Letting Go’ mindset at all times. This week, Tom Canfield, a veteran US based Reta…

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#83 Mike Bellafiore - Striving for Excellence in Prop Trading 56:50

2+ y ago56:50

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Mike Bellafiore is co-founder of SMB Capital, one of the world's leading Proprietary Trading firms, based in New York City. Mike has authored two outstanding and highly popular trading books, One Good Trade: Inside the Highly Competitive World of Proprietary Trading and the The Playbook: An Inside Look at How to Think Like a Professional Trader. Fo…

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