Traders Mastermind

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Everyone's panicking about AI replacing white collar jobs. Accountants, lawyers, coders, designers... the list keeps growing. But what about us? Will AI solve the markets and put traders out of business?

In this episode, I break down why I think trading is one of the few skills AI genuinely can't replace, why algos have been battling each other for decades without "solving" anything, and why now might be the perfect time to double down on building your edge.

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Have you ever sat at your desk after a bad run and wondered if the exit is the right door?

In this episode I walk through three of the greatest traders who ever lived... Jesse Livermore, Paul Tudor Jones, and Stanley Druckenmiller, and the specific moments each of them nearly walked away from trading for good.

Livermore went bankrupt and got suspended from the Chicago Board of Trade.

Tudor Jones wiped out 70% of his account and said "I don't think I can hack it much longer."

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Trading looks obvious in hindsight. In real time, it’s chaos.

In this episode, I explore the idea of the fog of war... how decisions are made with incomplete, delayed, and sometimes wrong information, and why trading feels exactly the same.

Experience matters. Debriefing matters. And waiting for certainty is rarely the answer.

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How long does it really take to become profitable in trading?

Not the marketing answer. Not the fantasy timeline. The real one.

In this episode, I break down what the journey to consistent profitability actually looks like, why most traders underestimate the time it takes, and why staying in the game matters more than trying to be clever.

We’ll talk about:

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If you’re stuck at break even, not losing much but not making much either, and you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, this episode is for you.

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In a perfect world, you’d be sitting in a trading office, surrounded by other traders, high standards, shared prep, honest feedback, and accountability. You’d get better faster just by being there.

But most traders don’t have that option.

In this episode, I talk about:

I also re...

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Progress in trading isn’t smooth or predictable. Here’s why effort and results don’t line up… and why that’s just part of the game.

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You didn’t exit too early.

You had the wrong mindset.

In this episode, I break down mindset matching... aligning your mindset with the market and the structure you’re trading.

Grinding trends and momentum moves look similar, but they demand very different mental calibrations.

Get this wrong, and even good trades fall apart!

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In this episode, I break down the three non-negotiable steps I’ve seen work again and again for traders who finally stop spinning their wheels and start making real progress.

We cover how to define your trading North Star, how to reverse engineer your edge into focused daily work, and how to review your performance properly... without over-analysing or burning yourself out.

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A short Christmas check-in to wrap up the year, share a few trading reflections, and say thank you before we reset for January.

No lessons, no predictions... just an honest end-of-year reflection.

Merry Christmas

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Have you ever seen the film Zulu?

It’s not really a war film.

It’s a lesson in discipline under pressure.

In this episode, I break down what the Battle of Rorke’s Drift teaches us about trading… why structure beats strength, why survival matters more than heroics, and why holding the line is often the real edge.

A calm look at discipline, risk, and behaviour when things get uncomfortable.

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Forget the tech. Forget the tribalism. Mark digs into the behaviour around crypto, how narratives form, how they collapse, and why traders should stay observers, not disciples.

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Ever wondered why floor traders thrived?

It wasn’t the bright jackets!... it was their clarity of edge.

In this episode, Mark breaks down what their real advantage was and how modern traders can apply the same principle today.

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In this short Budget Day briefing, I break down the setups, the traps, the tone shifts that move cable, and the oddball trades that can appear when the market misprices Reeves’ announcements.

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Most traders don’t fail in year one, they fail in year two.

In this episode I break down why traders stall, burn out or blow up in that 12–24 month window, and how to make sure you’re one of the few who actually push through and build consistency.

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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 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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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:

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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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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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Want to catch a liquidity rug pull before it unfolds?

In this episode, I walkthrough my TradingView setup for spotting potential turning points in markets like gold, without being glued to your screen.

You’ll learn how to set alerts for range expansions, prior day lows, key volatility shifts, and more. Perfect for traders who want to prepare for big intraday or multi-day moves before the crowd reacts.

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UK traders — this one’s for you.

Is spread betting truly tax-free? What if it’s your only income? What if you’re making serious money from it?

In this episode, I break down the latest 2025 HMRC updates on spread betting and taxation, including some surprising clarifications buried in their official guidance.

You’ll discover:

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Ever wondered what your broker really does with your trade once you hit “buy”?

Are they hedging it? Taking the other side? Betting against you?

In this episode, I break down the difference between A-booking and B-booking, explains how most modern brokers actually manage risk, and answers the question that matters most: should you even care?

You’ll learn:

Whether you’re new or exp...

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Forget the generic trading advice. In this episode, I share twelve unusual tips that sound strange at first — but can transform the way you trade.

From kitchen timers and standing desks, to hiding your P&L and levelling up life outside the charts, these are the offbeat tweaks that sharpen discipline, reduce mistakes, and keep you focused on what really matters: building an edge.

Try one or two this week and see how much the “weird stuff” moves the needle.

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Are you chopping yourself up trading both long and short in the same session?

In this episode, I dive into a powerful but often overlooked idea from legendary traders like Wyckoff, Linda Raschke, and Toby Crabel: aligning with one side of the market — and staying there.

Could this old-school approach be your unlock to clearer decisions, better trades, and more consistency?

Let’s find out.

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Imagine trading with your future self watching over your shoulder.

Every click, every stop move, every hesitation — exposed.

Would they nod in approval, or wince in frustration? In this episode, I break down the Trader’s Mirror Test and how this quirky mental exercise can change the way you see your trading forever.

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Is your stop loss helping you—or hurting you? The textbook says “set it and forget it,” but real-world trading isn’t always that simple.

In this episode, I explore alternative ways to manage risk: scaling out, discretionary cuts, wide circuit-breaker stops, and active intraday adjustments.

If you’ve ever felt like tight stops kill good trades—or wide stops dig bigger holes—this discussion will help you rethink how you manage risk in dynamic markets.

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You’re in a winning trade. Price is moving in your favour.

The temptation to add size kicks in… but one wrong move and that green trade turns red — fast.

In this episode, I break down the art and science of scaling into a winner:

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Prop trading is booming in 2025… but it’s also messier than ever.

In this episode, I break down:

Whether you’re thinking of taking your first challenge or you’ve been trading prop for years, this is the no-BS take you need before risking another penny.

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After years of making big gains… and giving them all back… Swedish trader Arno has finally broken the boom-and-bust cycle. In this raw and tactical conversation, he shares exactly how he’s transformed his trading — from mindset shifts to scaling strategies — to pull in multiple prop firm payouts, including a near $50K month.

We dive into:

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In this episode, we break down the 4 stages of a trader’s evolution — from complete beginner to consistent profitability and beyond. Whether you’re just getting started, stuck in the middle, or ready to scale up, this is your roadmap.

You’ll learn:

If you’ve ever thought “I should be further along by now” — this one’s for you.

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Still beating yourself up for hesitating? Chasing? Overtrading?

You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.In this episode, Mark gets brutally honest about something most traders stay silent on:

Even the best still make mistakes.

You’ll learn:

Why emotion never fully goes away (and why that’s okay)

The real difference between a struggling trader and a successful one

How to bounce back faster from frustration, tilt, and regret

Whether you’re in drawdown or on a hot stre...

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The setup’s the same. The plan’s the same.

But something changes when real money’s on the line. In this episode, we dig into the real reasons traders choke when they go live—and how to flip the mental switch and perform under pressure. Funded traders, challenge jumpers, and account switchers… this one’s for you.

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Most traders know they should walk away on a red day…

But when they’re in it? Logic disappears.

The spiral starts with a single thought: “I can fix this.

”In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind staying too long, pressing when you’re off-balance, and how one bad decision leads to a chain reaction of destruction.

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Ever wondered how serious traders prepare for market-moving events like Non-Farm Payrolls, FOMC, or ISM?

In this episode, I break down how a hedge fund manager—who trades FX exclusively around news—prepares for key data drops.

You’ll hear how he analyses past reactions, uses implied volatility, and maps out multiple trade scenarios before the number hits.

This isn’t some retail guesswork. It’s structured, probability-based decision-making—done with serious edge.

 If you want to learn how to treat your trading like a professiona...

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Is tape reading dead? Or is there still real edge hiding in the speed, rhythm, and reaction of price?

In this episode, I break down my journey with tape, how the game has evolved since the old-school Level 2 days, and how you can still use tape reading today—without going full market-depth nerd.

Whether you’re an active scalper or just looking to sharpen your execution, this episode gives you a modern, no-BS take on spotting shifts in momentum, price velocity, and market intent using nothing more than a 15-se...

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A scalper came on one of our Traders Mastermind calls and said he was struggling… not because he couldn’t trade — but because he was trying to hold trades longer to be more “proper.”

What I told him might just be the reminder you need today:

If something’s working, and you’re not walking through landmines to do it… then double down.

In this episode, I unpack:

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The year was 1986. PTJ was 32, trading his own fund, managing risk like a man possessed — and letting a documentary crew capture it all.

We break down the timeless lessons from Trader — from conviction to chaos, process to psychology — and why it still hits hard for modern traders today.

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It’s easy to get caught up taking trades just to stay active. But the real edge? Comes from waiting, watching, and swinging when it matters. Here’s how to reframe your trading around the moves that count.

How to build the mindset of a trader who can withstand anything.

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