Forex Trading Coach Podcast
A podcast about forex trading hosted by Darko Ali and Vic Noble. It provides coaching and insights for traders, covering strategies, market analysis, and tips to improve trading performance.
Episodes
Episode 114: Your Account May Be Behind the Trader You Are Becoming
Some traders are closer than they think, but they can’t see it because they are looking in only one place: the account balance. And I understand that. When you have struggled for months or years, you don’t want another lesson. You want proof. You want the account to show that the pain, the study, the mistakes, the journaling, and all the frustration have not been wasted. But progress in trading
Episode 113: Some People Won’t Believe in You Until After it Works
Episode 113 is for the person who is trying to build something serious while the people closest to them still don’t fully believe in it. That kind of doubt hurts differently. A stranger can laugh. A random person online can judge. Fine. But when it’s your family, your partner, your close friend, or someone you hoped would stand beside you, it reaches a different place inside you. I know that fe
Episode 112: You Can Be Strong and Still Lose If You Refuse to Adjust
Sometimes life is not asking you to become stronger. Sometimes life is asking you to finally adjust. That was the part I missed for many years. I thought the strongest person wins. Or the smartest. The one who can carry the most pain, take the hardest hits, keep standing, keep pushing, keep proving. But life taught me something different. You can be strong and still stay stuck.You can be smar
Episode 111: What School Took From The Child You Used To Be
This episode is personal.Not polished. Not comfortable. Not softened.For many people, school was not only a place of learning. It was the place where they first started doubting themselves. The place where curiosity became fear. Where being different became a problem. Where confidence was slowly replaced with shame, silence, comparison, and the need to fit in.Some children were not broken.They wer
Episode 110: Why Real Progress Feels Like You Are Going Backwards
Most people quit too early because they misunderstand what growth actually feels like. If something feels slow, uncomfortable, boring, lonely, or frustrating, most people assume they’re failing. But often, the exact opposite is happening. Sometimes saving money makes you feel broke before it makes you financially stable. Sometimes setting boundaries makes you feel lonely before it gives you pea
Episode 109: The Exact Moment He Became a Profitable Trader (Stage 4 Story)
In this episode, Darko sits down once again with Wojciech — a returning guest from Episode 75 — to unpack what it really takes to become a consistently profitable trader. Since his last appearance, Wojciech has reached Stage 4… but what’s surprising is how it happened. He didn’t hit a massive win.He didn’t have a breakthrough trade.He simply realized — quietly, on a December evening — that he ha
Episode 108 Darko's Forex Game Plan: Trade With Structure, Not Emotion
Most traders don’t lose because they lack a strategy. They lose because they don’t have a plan they can follow every week.In this episode, I break down my full trading game plan step by step. How I use the yearly chart for bigger picture, monthly and weekly for trend and key levels, and then drop to 4H or 1H to time entries with structure damage. I explain what “decisive closed candle action” mean
Episode 107: From Hype to Reality: One Trader’s Honest Forex Journey
In Episode 107, Darko sits down with Bash, a swing trader from Nigeria who’s balancing his passion for forex with a career in fashion design. After starting his trading journey in 2024, Bash quickly discovered that the flashy social media lifestyle wasn’t the reality of trading. Instead, he learned the hard truth: success comes from patience, discipline, and mastering the psychological side of th
Episode 106: A Therapist Turns the Tables on Darko (What Serious Traders Need to Hear)
This episode is a little different — the roles are reversed. Member Linden, a professional counselor and trader, interviews Darko and brings a therapeutic perspective to the conversation. Together, they dive into the real reason most traders struggle — and what it actually takes to become consistently profitable.In this episode:Why most traders quit within the first 1–3 monthsThe difference betwe
Episode 105: Unlearning Bad Trading: Jason’s Story of Belief, Noise & Freedom
Jason started trading in 2020 for one simple reason: freedom. But like most new traders, he went down the YouTube rabbit hole, got overwhelmed with information, and paid for education that turned out to be more hype than substance. Two years later, he realized the real challenge wasn’t entries or indicators — it was unlearning the bad stuff. In this episode, Darko interviews Jason about what actu
Episode 104: 19 Questions That Expose Why You’re Still Not Consistent (Client Q&A)
Most traders don’t need more information. They need better honesty.In this client Q&A episode, I share 19 questions I ask traders that expose the real mistakes behind inconsistency: emotional risk, stop loss issues, chasing entries, cutting winners early, overtrading, revenge trading, and skipping weekly reviews. These questions help you spot your biggest leak fast, so you stop blaming the mar
Episode 103: Funded but Inconsistent: Pressure Is the Real Enemy
If you’re funded but still inconsistent, it’s not because you suddenly “forgot how to trade.” It’s because pressure changes how you execute.In this episode, I break down what funded trading really exposes: fear of drawdown, fear of breaking rules, fear of losing the account, and the bad decisions that come right after those emotions.We’ll cover the most common execution errors funded traders make,
Episode 102: The Weekly Review That Makes Traders Consistent (No More Guessing)
If you feel like you keep repeating the same mistakes every week, it’s not because you’re “undisciplined.” It’s because you’re not reviewing.In this episode, I break down the weekly review that builds real consistency. You’ll learn a simple Sunday audit you can do in 30–60 minutes to spot your biggest leak, write one replacement rule, and go into the new week with a clear plan.We’ll cover how to s
Episode 101: Stop Cutting Winners Early: The Exit Mistake That Keeps You Broke
If you keep taking profit too early, your strategy isn’t the problem. Your exits are.In this episode, I break down why traders cut winners early, what fear looks like in real time, and how this habit destroys your risk-to-reward over the long run. You’ll learn a simple trade management plan you can repeat on both day trades and swing trades, without overthinking or guessing.We’ll cover how to prot
Episode 100: Stop Moving Your Stop Loss: The Habit That Destroys Consistency
If you keep moving your stop loss, you’re not managing risk. You’re avoiding pain.In this episode, I break down why traders move stops, what’s happening in your head when price gets close, and why this one habit can destroy your consistency even if your entries are good. We’ll cover simple rules to stop doing it, plus day trading and swing trading examples so you can see it clearly.If you want rea
Episode 99: 0.5% Risk: The Discipline That Makes You Consistent
Most traders don’t lose because they can’t find entries. They lose because their risk is emotional.In this episode, I break down why fixed risk is the start of real discipline, and why 0.5% per trade is enough to build consistency without blowing up your account. We’ll talk about the mindset behind fixed risk, the mistakes that happen when you “just risk a little more,” and the simple rules that k
Episode 98: Market Structure: Stop Trading Blind
If you don’t know who’s in control before you enter, you’re guessing. And guessing is expensive.In this episode, I break market structure down into simple rules you can use right away:How to spot who’s in control: buyers or sellersThe 3-question structure check before every tradeWhy “support” is not a buy button and “resistance” is not a sell buttonHow to avoid getting chopped in rangesIf your ent
Episode 97: You Don’t Need More Setups. You Need a Process.
If you’ve been trading for months or years and your results still feel random, this episode is for you.Most struggling traders don’t have a “strategy problem.” They have a process problem. One day you follow rules, the next day you react. You chase. You move stops. You force trades to make it back. That is not a market issue. That’s a repeatability issue.In this episode, I break down a simple fram
Episode 96: From Wall Street to Forex: Kevin’s Trading Evolution
In this episode, Darko sits down with Kevin from Dallas — a former financial adviser, Army officer, and long-time market student — to talk about the mindset and structure behind real trading. After 25 years in the financial world and a pivot from investing to active trading, Kevin shares how he went from scalping to swing trading, the $30K lesson that changed everything, and the mental game that n
Episode 95: Why You Keep Losing Even When You Follow Your Strategy
You follow your strategy.You respect your rules.You wait for the setup.And you still lose.This episode is for the trader who’s doing “everything right” and can’t understand why the results don’t match the effort.We break down the real reasons this happens, not motivation, not hype, but the missing pieces most strategies never teach: context, timing, market conditions, and knowing when not to trade
Episode 94: Your Strategy Isn’t the Problem. Your Timing Is
Most traders lose money not because their strategy is bad, but because they trade at the wrong time.In this episode, we break down why timing matters more than most traders realize and how choosing the right forex trading session can immediately improve your results without changing your strategy. You’ll learn:Why the forex market is not tradable 24 hours a dayThe real differences between the Asia
Episode 93: Prop Firm Trading Explained: Rules, Risks & Payouts with Simon
Simon is back on the show and breaking down how Prop Firms actually work — the rules, the challenges, the risks, the payouts, and how to avoid getting scammed. He explains why Prop Firms can be a safer path for developing traders, how limited-risk challenges work, and why strict trading rules can fast-track discipline and performance. He also dives into the psychology side, risk management, future
Episode 92: From Martial Arts to Markets: Dan’s Trading Journey
In this episode, Darko sits down with Dan — an electrical engineer and trader who grew up in Brazil, moved to Australia, and is currently working in Japan. Dan started trading in early 2025 with a dream to travel more and gain financial independence. After spending big money on another service and feeling trapped in indicators and complexity, he found our podcast and was drawn to the idea of trad
Episode 91: From Trading Bots to Trading Mindset: Ricardo’s Journey to Discipline
Ricardo is a creative at heart — a CEO, lifelong musician, and former drummer living in Porto, Portugal. In this episode, he shares his honest trading journey, from early experiments with stocks, bonds, and trading robots… to the hard lessons that followed when automation and martingale strategies blew up his account. After discovering our podcast and Coach’s Corner, Ricardo began shifting away f
Episode 90: Karine Talks About Prop Firms, Algo Trading & the Real Emotional Cost of Becoming Profitable
In this episode, Darko sits down with CC member Karine from Quebec to talk about her real trading journey — the good, the hard, and the honest parts most people don’t share. Karine opens up about transitioning from web development into trading, her early mistakes with high-stress strategies, and why she moved from crypto into forex and indices. We dig into swing trading with algos, the challenge
Episode 89: From GameStop to Forex: Kevin’s Hard-Earned Trading Wake-Up Call
In this episode, Darko sits down with Kevin — a 42-year-old father of three from Colorado — to talk about what really happens when retail traders collide with reality. Kevin’s journey started in 2019, bounced through options trading and the GameStop frenzy, and eventually led him to forex. What began as a way to earn side income turned into something much deeper: building a lifelong skill in one
Episode 88: When the Coach Had Chickens: Finding Real Trading Clarity
In this episode, Darko sits down with Alex, a swing trader from New Zealand who began trading during Covid after realizing how uncertain job security can be. Like many traders, Alex spent time and money on courses that promised results but never explained why price moves the way it does. One “coaching” experience even raised a red flag when he realized there were chickens clucking in the backgrou
Episode 87: Why Listening Might Be the Most Underrated Skill in Trading – Joseph’s Journey
In this episode, Darko chats with Joseph, a 43-year-old math teacher from Arizona who’s been trading forex since 2018. Joseph opens up about his early struggles — from chasing money and fighting the system to realizing that trading success starts with mindset, patience, and humility. As a teacher, Joseph was used to clear right-or-wrong answers, but trading forced him to accept uncertainty and lo
Episode 86: From Grocery Store to Trading Freedom – Osher’s Journey to Stage 4
In this episode, Darko chats with Osher, a grocery store owner from Greece who’s turning his trading dream into reality. After four years of testing, journaling, and back testing, Osher finally found his edge and is now on track to become a Stage 4, consistently profitable trader. He talks about why you shouldn’t watch your platform while trading, how data keeps him calm during losing streaks, an
Episode 85: How Joseph Turned Forex Gambling into a Disciplined Trading Journey
Joseph, a trader from Nigeria, shares his journey from chasing quick fixes and trading robots to becoming a disciplined swing trader. He opens up about how unrealistic expectations, emotional trading, and revenge trades held him back — and how mentorship, journaling, and patience helped him finally turn a corner. Joseph’s story is a real look at what it takes to stop gambling with forex and start
Episode 84: You Can’t Trade With the Mindset of a Normal Person – Interview with Angelo
Angelo, a 64-year-old business owner from the UK (originally from Madeira, Portugal), shares his honest and inspiring trading journey. After losing a lot of money early on — treating trading like a game — he realized the problem wasn’t the markets, it was him. He talks about how his mindset, discipline, and psychology had to change completely. Angelo explains why trading isn’t for everyone, why h
Episode 83: Trading Wisdom at 67: Jody’s Journey from Distraction to Discipline
Jody’s trading story started back in 2005 — with big dreams and a drive to “get rich.” But like many traders, life and distractions got in the way. Now at 67, this former highway construction truck driver is back on the charts, more focused and disciplined than ever. After discovering one of Darko’s TikTok videos about focusing on just one pattern, Jody rejoined Forexmentor — and everything start
Episode 82: How Nick Turned Trading Confusion into Confidence
In this episode, Darko chats with Nick — a 37-year-old swing trader from the UK balancing family life, a full-time job, and his passion for forex. Nick opens up about his early struggles with confusion, jumping between strategies, and battling the mindset challenges that come with trading. After discovering our podcast on Spotify, everything changed. With a clear and complete trading plan, Nick f
Episode 81: From Investing to Trading: Martin’s Journey to Clarity and Discipline
At 66 and newly retired, Martin decided to take on a new challenge—forex trading. With a background in investment analysis, he thought he knew markets, but soon realized trading is a whole different game. In this episode, Martin shares what he’s learned about discipline, focus, and managing the “devil on your shoulder.” He talks about treating trading like a business, not a hobby, and why most tr
Episode 80: From Bots to Breakthroughs: Jaimie’s Forex Trading Journey
In this episode, Darko sits down with Jaimie, a trader who began his journey in October 2022 after being introduced to the markets by a trading bot. What started as a curiosity soon turned into a serious pursuit by August 2023, when Jaimie committed to learning forex trading as a way to build supplemental income.Jaimie shares his path from relying on bots and low-value courses, to finally discover
Episode 79: From Flashy Courses to Real Trading: Adam’s Journey at 21
In this episode, Darko sits down with Adam, a 21-year-old university student and trader who’s been on the forex charts since he was 18. Coming from a farming background and living with his granddad, Adam shares how he moved past the hype of flashy trading courses and discovered the importance of patience, consistency, and simplicity in his swing trading journey. He talks about the biggest challe
Episode 78: Member Spotlight - A Conversation with Oumar
In this episode, Darko sits down with Oumar for another candid conversation in our ongoing interview series with members of the community.Each interview gives a unique perspective, with Darko asking thoughtful questions and the guest sharing their personal journey, lessons, and insights. Listen here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-with-oumar--67979700 If you’re ready to learn our ap
Episode 77: From Music Class to the Charts: Simon’s First 4 Months of Trading
In this episode, Darko interviews Simon, a music teacher who began his trading journey only four months ago after discovering our podcasts. What started as curiosity quickly turned into a deep commitment to learning forex, with the goal of creating more freedom, supporting his lifestyle, and helping those around him. Simon talks about the hardest part of trading—discipline and trade management—an
Episode 76: 20+ Years of Trading Wisdom: Henry’s Scalping Secrets & Hard-Earned Lessons
If you’re serious about short-term trading, this episode is a must-listen. Darko sits down with Henry—one of ForexMentor’s original members and a highly experienced scalper with over 20 years in the markets. Henry shares why risk management became his foundation early on, why he only trades during the London Close, and how staying out of the market overnight eliminates unnecessary risk. With 70–
Episode 75: From Scalper to Swing Trader: Wojchiech’s Journey to Mindset Mastery
In this episode, Darko sits down with longtime listener and member, Wojchiech, to share his powerful trading journey. Starting in 2017 with the goal of taking control of his own money, Wojchiech stumbled into forex in 2019—only to realize he chose the wrong trading style for his lifestyle. His transition from scalping to swing trading opened the door to a healthier balance between trading and fam
Episode 74: From Therapist to Trader: Linden’s Year of Zero Losing Months
Linden is a swing trader who discovered that more knowledge doesn’t always mean better trading. Despite his background as a therapist, the hardest part for him was psychological — and what he learned might surprise you.After joining our Coach’s Corner service and shifting his focus from profits to process, he hasn’t had a losing month this year.In this episode, Linden shares why most traders strug
Episode 73: Johan’s Trading Truths: Lessons, Struggles & Breakthroughs
In this candid conversation, Darko sits down with Johan, one of coach's corner members, to dive into his trading journey. Johan shares when and how he got started, the style of trading that fits him best, and the struggles that tested his resolve. He opens up about the hardest part of trading, why he thinks most traders fail, and his surprising take on expectations that every trader needs to hear.
Episode 72: Royston’s Trading Breakthrough No Bootcamp Could Teach
In this powerful episode, Darko sits down with Royston, one of our long-time members, who opens up about his rollercoaster journey in trading. From falling for “easy money” scams and overpriced boot camps, to discovering the hardest truths about trading, Royston shares the lessons that reshaped his entire approach. You’ll hear about the struggles, the breakthrough “ah-ha” moments, and even the un
Episode 71: From Struggling to Breakthrough: Yusuf’s Honest Trading Story
Darko was blown away… and you will be too. This 1½-hour interview with Yusuf (just 27 years old) may be the most powerful conversation we’ve ever shared. From the surprising way he discovered our service to his brutally honest insights about trading, Yusuf’s story is packed with lessons every trader should hear. He opens up about:The toughest part of his trading journeyHis biggest ah-ha moment (ga
Episode 70: Ryan’s Honest Journey: 13 Months of Growth as a Swing Trader
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan, a Coach’s Corner member who has been part of our swing trading service for the past 13 months. Ryan shares his journey with refreshing honesty—where he was before joining us, the key lessons he’s learned, and how the service has helped shape him into a better trader. Unlike the hype and empty promises often seen in the trading world, Ryan speaks candidly ab
Episode 69: The One Pattern That Changes Everything in Forex Trading
Excitng news for our Forex Training services! We're stripping away the noise and going all-in on one simple, powerful pattern. This is the exact same approach that our lead coach Darko Ali used to become a consistently profitable trader nearly a decade ago. This pattern is easy to learn, works with any trading style, and has helped me succeed for almost 20 years. Now, we're making it the number on
Episode 68: Emotions Are Killing Your Trades — Here’s How to Take Control
In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest challenges traders face—emotion. With over 35 years in the trading game, I’ve seen firsthand how emotions can sabotage even the best strategies. But the good news? You can learn to manage, reduce, and even remove emotional engagement from your trading decisions. I’ll share simple but powerful techniques that have worked for me and many others. You’l
Episode 67: No Losing Months This Year: The Power of a Proven Trading Plan
It’s been a tough year in the markets—uncertainty and volatility have made trading more challenging than usual. As a trading coach, Darko has felt it too. But here’s the thing: even in this environment, he hasn’t had a losing month this year, thanks to a robust system and strict pre-market planning. If you’re just starting out, don’t get discouraged. Learning to trade in tough markets can actuall
Episode 66: Demo Success, Live Disaster – Here’s Why. Part 2
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my trading system failing me when it worked so well in testing?” — this episode is for you.Following up from Episode 65, part 1, here is Episode 66, which is part 2. This is truly a must-hear podcast…Darko pulls no punches as he exposes the uncomfortable truth behind why so many traders fall apart when they go live. It’s not your system. It’s not the market. And it
Episode 65: Demo Success, Live Disaster – Here’s Why. Part 1
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my trading system failing me when it worked so well in testing?” — this episode is for you.In Episode 65, which is broken into 2 parts, Darko pulls no punches as he exposes the uncomfortable truth behind why so many traders fall apart when they go live. It’s not your system. It’s not the market. And it’s not bad luck. Darko breaks down the real reasons behind this
Episode 64: Trader Troubles: Real Talk with Darko
In this episode, our head coach Darko Ali dives into real, raw questions from listeners—questions that most traders face at some point but rarely talk about openly. What do you do when you lose confidence in your trading rules? How can journaling actually help you shift from struggling to consistent? And why is it so hard to pull the trigger, even when you've found a system that fits you perfectl
Episode 63: Beyond the Charts: Darko’s Emotional Journey to Colombia
This episode isn’t about trading charts or strategies—it’s about something much deeper. Darko opens up about his recent trip to Colombia—a journey that challenged him emotionally, mentally, and personally. From the hurdles he faced even getting there, to the powerful realizations that unfolded along the way, this story is raw, real, and deeply human. If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes loo
Episode 62: Unsure Which Trading Style is Best for You? Listen to This
Getting crystal-clear on the best forex trading style for YOU is not an option. In this podcast, I’ll provide some guidance that will help you decide on the approach that will give you the very best chance for achieving consistent profitability. You can view this episode here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-unsure-which-trading-style-is-best-for-you-listen-to-this--64424682 Darko’s
Episode 61: Want to Create Your Own Trading System? How Darko Does It
If you’re interested in creating your own trading system, this episode is for you! Darko offers some excellent tips and advice in this latest podcast. Actually, it’s more than just good advice. It’s information that will not only point you in the right direction, but it will force you to answer the most important scenarios, and address common pitfalls head-on that are often missed by being over-e
Episode 60: Darko’s Biggest Challenges in 2024...Revealed
If you’d like a healthy dose of inspiration...wow, this is a must-listen podcast episode. It’s Darko’s last one for 2024, and probably his most important one. I say this because it’s a recap of Darko’s year on a very personal level. In this episode, Darko will not only share some notable set-backs, but most importantly, how he dealt with them, overcame them, and moved on. At times, we all have t
Episode 59: Mental Trading Demons - We All Deal with Them...Including Darko
In his second to last podcast episode for 2024, Darko shares some of the psychological demons that not only plague most traders…but Darko too! I’m sure you’ll be nodding your head in agreement when you hear some of the challenges that Darko has faced along his journey. You’re not alone! Plus…Darko also talks about goals, and how to break them down into bite-sized pieces to make them more manageab
Episode 58: Part 4 – Darko’s 8 Steps To Become a PRO Trader
This is it! The final podcast in Darko’s 4-part series that explain the 8 steps that make up his “Trading Circle”. This episode covers the 2 MOST IMPORTANT and impactful “game-changing” elements to consider before trading. EACH of the parts of the “Trading Circle” are vitally important, and they need to be considered collectively, not just individually. It is therefore imperative that you listen
Episode 57: Part 3 – Darko’s 8 Steps to Become a PRO Trader
After a brief pause in production, Darko’s latest podcast is now available! There are 8 steps that make up Darko’s “Trading Circle”, which forms the basis of his profitable trading approach. Knowing and understanding just one or 2 steps is NOT enough. There are 8 steps for a reason, and they ALL matter. In Part 1 of his 4-part series on the steps necessary for becoming a PRO trader, Darko covere
Episode 56: Part 2 - Darko's 8 Steps to Become a PRO Trader
In Part 1 of his 4 part series on the steps necessary for becoming a PRO trader, Darko covered steps 7 and 8. Risk management/risk exposure, and Trade Management. Both super critical elements of a trading plan. Each of the 8 steps forms an integral part of Darko’s profitable trading approach. Knowing and understanding just one or 2 parts is NOT enough. There are 8 steps for a reason, and they ALL
Episode 55: Part 1 – Darko’s 8 Steps to Become a PRO Trader
You may have heard us talking about becoming a Stage 4 trader, which means becoming an independent, consistently profitable trader. Darko has now started producing a 4-part podcast series, in which he will explain exactly what you need to do, the steps you need to take, and what matters the most, etc, in order to become a stage 4 trader. In Part 1, Darko starts with the MOST overlooked step, bu
Episode 54: Coping With Forex Market Frustrations: Real Talk from Darko
I’ll say straight-away: The content of this latest episode is a bigger deal than most traders think, making it a “must-listen to” podcast. In the episode, Darko gets into the emotional challenges of forex trading in tough market conditions, where it is most likely for a trader to make trading mistakes. (You might be surprised at some that Darko has made). Sharing his personal experiences, he hig
Episode 53 : The Dangers of Forex Trading You Need to Know About, by Darko
Darko’s back, and his latest podcast episode is packed with forex trading information that you need to know about. This is “MUST KNOW” knowledge. Things that can derail your forex trading in a hurry if you don’t understand them. There are certain (controllable) dangers with forex trading that can have huge impacts on your trading. Things like: · -Picking the right (best) pairs to trade ·
Episode 52: Trading Forex With Conviction: Darkos Challenge To You
If you’re truly ready to take your trading to a new level, our lead coach, Darko Ali, has a proposition for you – a trading challenge. And he is 100% confident that if you take him up on this challenge, the result will be the achievement of reaching that elusive goal of becoming a Stage 4, consistently profitable trader by the end of 2024. How can he be so confident? Because it’s exactly what he’
Episode 51: Part 2 – The Evolution of CC. A Candid Conversation with Darko and Vic
Welcome to Part 2 of our podcast, “The Evolution of CC: A candid conversation with Darko and Vic”. This episode will lead off with Darko having just talked about the huge transition in his trading life, going from a losing trader for many years, to finally achieving consistent success and…becoming the lead coach for our training service. And I had just asked him how he handles losses now vs in his
Episode 50: Part 1 - The Evolution of CC: A candid conversation with Darko and Vic
In 2006, I launched the Coaches Corner, which is our Forex training service at Forexmentor. While our basic trading approach has never changed, there have been changes in how we deliver our training. Specifically, a significant shift happened on November 1, 2017, when Darko Ali became our lead coach, taking our service to a whole new level.In this special podcast episode, Darko and I revisit those
Episode 49: “But I Don’t Have Time!” Darko Talks Time Management
“I don’t have enough time” is a common reason (excuse?) why many traders never even get a sniff of being a consistently profitable trader. And we get it. Everybody’s busy. However…In this episode, Darko will share his most valuable tools for successful time management. Adjustments in how you manage your time can be life-changing. So what can you do right now with respect to time management challen
Episode 48: Part 2 – Darko’s Personal Story About Love and Loss
“IN LOVING MEMORY OF LILLEBROR, MAY 28, 2013 – APRIL 12, 2023” This podcast is a follow-up from the previous episode, where Darko talked about what happiness means to him, and the meaning of life. However, this episode takes it a big step further and gets very, very personal. 2023 was a year that Darko had to endure several devastating tragedies, and it was a test of his internal fortitude and his
Episode 47: Part 1 - Darko’s Personal Story About Love and Loss
Although Darko Ali is the lead coach for our Coach’s Corner forex training services, this podcast is not about trading, but about Darko’s personal story of touching a low point in his life…and overcoming it. 2023 was one of the most challenging years that Darko has had to face in his entire life. It forced him to completely re-think what he was doing and why, and to dig into the mentality soul-sea
Episode 46: Darko's Realistic Expectations About Trading and Success
When people envision becoming a successful trader, what they see in their minds is very often misaligned with reality. And if there is divergence between flawed expectations and reality, disappointment and disillusionment follow, and it should NOT be that way.So what’s the answer? Know the TRUTH about what to expect, before you invest, and not the ridiculous “get-rich-quick” claims that are consta
Episode 45: Winners - People Who Never Quit
Quitting on a dream without realizing what could have been, can chip away at your mental capital, be very heart-breaking, and often so unnecessary. In this podcast, I talk about the mindset behind why people quit and what they can do about it, and also the mindset behind those who have succeeded. You’ll hear some real-life stories that I know you’ll find very inspirational.Here's a brief introduct
Episode 44: Darko's Secret to the Fastest Way to Consistent Profitability
There is a secret to becoming a consistently profitable trader, what we call a “Stage 4 trader”, and Darko reveals it in this podcast. This is NOT just theory. It’s a strategy that Darko himself implemented, 7 years ago, which completely turned his trading around in a very profound way (he’ll talk about that as well). The reason why most traders struggle is divulged in this video, and Darko not on
Episode 43: Darko’s Rock-Solid Trading Game Plan
Don’t have a rock-solid trading game plan? THEN DON’T TRADE! In this podcast, Darko is going to hit on the key factors that you definitely need to pay attention to in order to avoid blowing your account. Having a trading plan can literally be the difference between success and failure, so that makes this podcast a MUST LISTEN. Here’s a short, personal video message from Darko regarding this podcas
Episode 42: What is provided within Darko's paid membership?
In this podcast, Darko will walk you through a very, very detailed explanation of exactly what’s included with a paid membership to his coaching service. And the reason for this podcast is because we very often get questions, asking what more is provided for our paying members, beyond the free content that we provide on social media. (Hint: social media content is just a very small fraction of wha
Episode 41: Darko's Game-Changing Journaling for Forex Trading Success
This podcast is all about journaling your forex trades. Sound boring? Then please re-read the subject of this podcast. The words “game-changing” are not there by accident. Journaling your trades in a very specific way can be huge for your trading success, as you start to understand commonalities in your trade…both good and bad.Darko is going to give you complete detail on exactly how to journal in
Episode 40: You Join a Trading Service...And it "Fails"! What??
After a long absence from doing podcasts…Darko is back! And he has a personal message for you here: https://youtu.be/-qWlruUDSyQ If you haven’t heard Darko’s previous podcasts, and you’re an aspiring trader, please take the time to listen to them. They are absolute GOLD, and are the TRUTH about trading.This episode is one that many traders will identify with, because it happens all the time: you j
Episode 39: London Close Forex Trader Interview - David
Our London Close Trade strategy has continued to produce profitable trading opportunities over and over. If you’re curious about these trades, or maybe you’re wondering if the LCT strategy would be suitable for you, I’ve just finished a London Close Forex Trader interview with one of our LCT traders, David. I think you’ll find David’s thoughts and comments very insightful and helpful if you’re con
Episode 38: Want to be a Forex Trader? Here’s What to Expect...
If you are considering becoming a forex trader, be sure to listen to this podcast FIRST! It will save you a lot of mis-understandings about forex trading, and will help set you on a smoother road to consistent profitability.If you are already a forex trader, this podcast is just as important for YOU, as I address some of the key things that cause traders to capitulate and quit. It’s heartbreaking
Episode 37: Darko's Journey As a Forex Trader (Interview)
If you think forex trading is difficult, you have no idea. In this interview, Darko talks about his journey in graphic detail. His heart-breaking struggles, what it cost him financially, emotionally and most importantly personally. So how did he manage to become so successful, when he had every reason toquit? How and why did he become the lead coach for our Coach's CornerTraining Service? That's t
Episode 36: Going Longer Term With Your Forex Trading - An Interview
Apologies in advance: This interview was conducted in the lobby of a hotel, and unfortunately, we picked up a lot of ambient noise, so the sound quality is poor, but definitely discernible.I had the pleasure of interviewing one of our Coach’s Corner members, Shawn, while on my way back home from a holiday. Shawn joined our short-term forex trading service; however, he is moving to longer term.In t
Episode 35: Forex Trading 2022: You Need To Know This…
In this final podcast episode for 2021, you’ll hear exactly what is required and what you need to know, for becoming a consistently profitable trader in 2022. Hint: ANYONE can do this! They really can. Why not you?There is a formula for success, and we have that formula. How do we know? Because we’ve been using it for a very long time. Consider this: all of Darko’s Pre-Market Analysis videos are r
