Traders Mastermind
Traders Mastermind is a podcast focused on the mindset, discipline, and strategy needed for short-term trading. It is sponsored by Pepperstone and offers a daily email to help traders build consistency. The show aims to sharpen the edge of traders through deep dives into high-performance trading techniques.
Episodes
Fix ONE Thing in Your Trading Before 2027
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What’s the one thing in your trading that, if you improved it, would have an outsized impact on your performance?
Revenge trading? Hesitation? Overtrading? Moving stops? Oversizing? Cutting winners too early?
In this episode, I explain why Q4 is the perfect time to stop trying to fix everything and instead put all your attention on one behaviour that’s holding you
The 1.25kg Rule for Traders
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A guy at the gym gave me one simple tip for hitting a 100kg bench press: stop trying to make the big jump.
It made me think about trading.
Demo to live. Funded accounts. Bigger size.
Why do we turn every transition into such a big event?
Maybe progress works better when the next step barely feels like one.
It Almost Hit Target… Now What?
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The trade has worked beautifully. You’re 90% of the way to target… and then it stalls.
Do you take the money? Hold to the original plan? Tighten the stop? Peel some off?
In this episode, I look at the different ways to handle one of those awkward trade-management moments we’ve all faced and why the right answer depends less on the trade itself and more on what you’
When Trading Becomes Procrastination
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Sometimes trading feels productive when really it’s just helping you avoid the harder work.
In this episode, I look at why stepping away from the screen to tighten up your playbook, trade management, routines and trading rules might be exactly what you need to make real progress.
The 3 Phases of a Trader: Learning, Earning, & Scaling
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Most traders move through three phases: learning, earning and scaling. The trouble starts when we confuse which phase we’re actually in…
In this episode, I look at why experienced traders sometimes need to go back into learning mode, when it’s time to take the pressure off, and how we know when we’re ready to start scaling again through size, better holds, and clean
The Crowd Does This. Do The Opposite.
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Prop firm data reveals some interesting patterns in how losing traders behave.
In this episode, I look at two common behaviours that show up again and again… and why doing the opposite could make a big difference to your trading.
Why Trading Strategies Stop Working
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Why does a trading strategy that once had genuine edge suddenly stop working?
In this episode, we look at how markets adapt, participants change their behaviour, and profitable edges can become crowded and decay… using the famous Turtle Trading strategy as an example.
More importantly, what does that mean for us as traders, and how do we make sure we can evolve as
I Won by Doing Almost Nothing
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Years ago, I found a strange edge in a head-to-head trading game: while everyone else rushed to trade, I waited. In this episode, I share what that taught me about patience, understanding the real objective, exploiting other traders’ mistakes, and why sometimes the best trade is no trade at all.
The 3 Human Traits Holding Back Your Trading
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We all want results now, something new, and an easier path, but these natural instincts can sabotage our trading. Here’s how to recognise and overcome them.
The Stripped-Back Drill For A Losing Streak
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Trading has too many moving parts. Entry, exit, stops, targets, scaling, hold or fold, how many trades, breakout or mean reversion. When you're in a drawdown, it all turns to noise.
So here's one drill to cut through it. Strip out the variables and answer a single question.
It won't fix everything. But it gets you off the back foot and gives you something to work w
Be Your Own Boss: The Carrot and Stick Method for Trading Discipline
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When you trade for yourself, you wear every hat... CEO, risk manager, senior trader, junior trader. Nobody's holding you accountable, and that's exactly the problem.
In this episode, Mark Holstead unpacks why most traders stay stuck in the same cycle: feel bad about a mistake, promise to do better, repeat. The missing piece? Real consequences.
Here's how to enginee
Why Closed-Minded Traders Get Left Behind
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No big claim in this one. Just a thought on why staying open-minded might be one of the most underrated attributes a trader can have... and what being open-minded actually means in practice.
A clickbait short came through my feed the other day. Guy ranting about how a specific strategy was total nonsense, how "this is how the funds do it." Except a bit of digging tu
I Flew 20 Hours To Learn 3 Strategies I Couldn't Trade
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Early 2000s. I flew from the UK to Las Vegas to sit in on a new trader intake at a prop firm. Three strategies, all working, all making the firm serious money.
I went home and couldn't trade a single one of them.
Not because they were bad. Because they were never going to fit me… I didn't have the capital, the stomach for size, or the appetite for spreadsheets. Too
Two Traders, Same Start… One Blew Up, One's Still Winning
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Two traders. Same meetup, same market, same year. One bragged about every win… until the week he vanished, fifty grand down on borrowed money.
The other never bragged, and ten years on, he's still trading and thriving. Mark unpacks the one thing that separated them: process over ego, long-term over the quick win.
Two Steps Back, Five Steps Forward: The Trader's Guide to Strategic Retreat
Most traders are wired to push… bigger size, more strategies, faster progress.
But the most successful people in any field share a trait we rarely talk about: they're not afraid to take a step back if it sets up a bigger step forward.
If you've been grinding month after month with nothing to show for it, this one's worth a listen.
Thanks to Pepperstone for sponsoring this episode.
The High-Water Mark Trick
We all know the high-water mark... fund managers use it for their equity curve highs. Hit a million, lose some, climb back above the old peak before you get paid.
But what if you applied that same thinking somewhere else entirely?
In this episode, I dig into using high-water marks beyond your account balance.
Longest trade held.Most days sticking to your rules.Fewest red days.The longest j
Why Creativity Might Be the Trading Edge You're Missing
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Most traders obsess over strategy, mindset, and discipline… but what about creativity?
In this episode, Mark explores an idea sparked by a post from "StockBee" (an X trader credited in the new Market Wizards book with helping at least one wizard make hundreds of millions): that progress in trading often comes from thinking creatively, not just logically.
Mark unpac
The New Market Wizards Book. One Thing Before You Read It
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The new Market Wizards book — The Next Generation by Jack Schwager and George Coyle — is out, and before you dive in, there's one thing worth keeping in mind.
In this episode, Mark looks back at the series that inspired a generation of traders, from the 1989 original through to today, and shares why these books are gold for any developing trader… as long as you read
Day Trading or Swing Trading? New Thoughts
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If you're a developing trader, should you focus on day trading or swing trading?
It's the question everyone asks early on... and my thinking on it has shifted over the years.
In this one, I go through the definitions, the usual pros and cons, and then the bit most people skip: the psychological cost. Fast decisions, fast damage. Why beginners fall apart day trading
Would You Get Hired By a Hedge Fund?
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Would you get hired by a hedge fund?
The traits funds screen for before they let anyone near a book are the same ones that keep a retail account alive. No billions or trading desk required... it's behaviour, discipline and self-awareness.
We go through what they look for at hiring, what they demand once you're managing a book, and the honest question underneath it
10 questions, rapid fire
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A rapid-fire episode. 10 questions traders have sent in over the past few weeks, answered as honestly as I can in under 10 minutes.
In this episode:
How much money do you actually need to start tradingHow long until you're consistently profitable (and why the answer is longer than you want)How to tell if your strategy is broken or just in a drawdownShould you go fu
Your edge?
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Most traders are doing the same thing. Same charts, same lines, same indicators. And if everyone's doing the same thing... where's the edge?
In this episode, Mark digs into what actually separates the trader who's stuck spinning their wheels from the one putting up the numbers. It's not discipline. It's not risk management. Those are table stakes.
It's something el
What Rory Sutherland teaches traders about running winners
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Why can't I run my winners? It's one of the most common questions I get from traders. And the obvious answers (be more disciplined, walk away from the screen, trust the trade) usually don't work.
So in this episode, I borrow an idea from Rory Sutherland, the Ogilvy behavioural economist: "the question is a lazy formulation of the problem." And I apply it to running
The High Watermark Trick (and Why You Gave It Back)
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John had his best month ever. Then gave back 70% of it the month after. He asked: Did I crack it, or did I just get lucky?
Here's the real answer and the high-watermark trick that stops your brain from sabotaging the run after a good one.
How Much Should You Really Risk Per Trade?
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Most traders just pick 1% because someone told them to. But where did that number come from? And does it actually make sense for your goals, your win rate, and your R:R?
In this episode I break down how to reverse engineer your risk per trade from your actual trading data.
We look at why trade frequency can be a trap, why small changes in R:R massively shift the ma
Invert the Problem: A Trading Thought Experiment
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Charlie Munger used to do something interesting when he was stuck on a problem.
Instead of asking how do I succeed, he'd ask how do I guarantee failure… then simply not do that.
In this episode I take that idea and apply it to trading. How would you guarantee you never improved?
How would you make sure a small loss became a big one?
How would you design a routine
The Curse of the Intellectual Trader
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Most traders think they’re struggling because they don’t know enough.
In reality… it’s often the opposite.
In this episode, Mark breaks down The Curse of the Intellectual Trader. Why smart, successful people often find trading harder than expected, and how overthinking kills performance.
You’ll learn:
Why intelligence can work against you in the marketsHow trader
I Broke Into Someone's House... And It Taught Me About Trading
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Something happened to me the other day that I wasn't expecting. A woman trapped in a window, fourth floor, covered in blood, screaming for help.
I went in. And as I was debriefing afterwards... I realised every skill that kicked in came from trading. Signal vs noise. Risk management.
Clarity under pressure. Acting on incomplete information. Being firm first, then c
The Entry Mistake That Kills Your Risk-Reward
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Most traders don’t lose because they’re wrong on direction…
They lose because they enter too late.
They wait for confirmation.
They wait to feel safe.
And by the time they pull the trigger…
The trade is already broken.
In this episode, I break down why entry location is one of the most overlooked edges in trading… and how a simple idea, buying on red and selli
The Military Trick That Helps Traders Switch Off
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Trading stress doesn’t always end when the market closes.
In this episode we explore an interesting concept used by the military called “closing the loop.” After missions, soldiers perform simple rituals like cleaning gear and debriefing. These routines aren’t just operational. They signal to the brain that the mission is finished.
Without that signal, stress hormo
Something Changes After Enough Trades
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At some point in trading, something changes.
Not your strategy.
Not your indicators.
You change.
After enough screen time, enough wins and losses, and enough experience in the markets, traders begin to see risk, uncertainty, and decision-making very differently.
In this episode, Mark breaks down the subtle psychological shifts that happen only through experience
AI Is Coming For Your Job... But It's Not Coming For Trading
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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 "
They Almost Quit Too | Livermore, Tudor Jones, & Druckenmiller
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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 Chic
The Fog Never Lifts
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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.
How Long It Really Takes to Become Profitable in Trading
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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:
Why vo
Stuck at Break Even? Try This.
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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.
The Best of a Trading Office... Without the Commute
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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:
Why trading offices work so wellHow collaboration accelerates learning and raises standardsTradi
Progress Is Not Linear (And That’s Why Trading’s Tough)
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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.
The Mindset Matching Technique
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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!
Is This How to Trade Consistently?
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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 yours
A Christmas Check-In: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What’s Next
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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
Holding the Line: What Zulu Teaches Us About Trading
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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
Crypto, Cults, and Crowd Behaviour: A Trader’s Reality Check
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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.
The Floor Trader Advantage… and How to Build Your Modern Version of It
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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.
The Trader’s Guide to UK Budget Day
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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.
Why Most Traders Never Get Past Year Two
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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.
Are You Trading Too Big… or Too Small? Here’s the Fix.
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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.
You Blew It… Now What?
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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
The Feeler Trade: When the Idea’s Right (But the Setup Isn’t)
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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:
When to use a feeler trade (
The Two Traders Who Always Struggle (and Why)
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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
Smart Guys, Dumb Trades: Newton, Ashley, and the Market’s Humility Lesson
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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.
TradingView Tips to Catch Big Moves (Before They Happen)
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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 mul
Is Spread Betting Really Tax-Free in the UK? HMRC Just Updated Their Guidance
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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:
Why spread bets are treated differentl
A-Book vs B-Book: What Brokers Do With Your Trades (And Should You Care?)
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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:
What A-b
12 Weird Trading Tips That Actually Work
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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:
Wyckoff Was Right: The Case for Trading One Side Only
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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 cons
The Trader’s Mirror Test: Would Future-You Approve of Today’s Trades?
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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.
Rethinking Risk: Beyond the Textbook Stop Loss
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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 bi
Scaling Into Winners: High-Reward Move or Hidden Trap?
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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:
Why adding can supercharge your P&L — or destroy a solid tradeHow to avoid emotional adds that wreck your average entryFrameworks fo
The State of Prop Trading in 2025 — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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Prop trading is booming in 2025… but it’s also messier than ever.
In this episode, I break down:
The reality of the top firms and their business modelThe rule changes designed to stop both trader and firm scamsWhy payouts get refused (and how to avoid it)When prop trading makes sense… and when you’re better off going solo
Whether you’re thinking of taking your fi
Developing Trader: Breaking the Boom & Bust Cycle – How Arno Turned Prop Payouts into Consistent Wins
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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:
The mental reset that stop
The 4 Stages of a Trader (And How to Level Up)
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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:
That each stage really feels likeThe most common traps traders fall intoHow to know exactly where you areThe mindset +
You’re Not Broken. You’re Just a Trader.
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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 on
You crush demo… so why can’t you do it live?
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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.
How to Walk Away on a Losing Day (And Why Most Don’t)
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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.
Why the hardest decision in tradin
Inside a Hedge Fund Manager’s NFP Playbook: Pro-Level Prep & Trade Ideas
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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
Tape Reading in 2025: Still Worth It?
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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 exec
The Scalper Who Tried to Follow the Textbook
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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:
Why
What Paul Tudor Jones Can Still Teach You
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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.
Singles, Doubles, and the One You Swing For
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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.
Emotional Training
How to build the mindset of a trader who can withstand anything.
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Good Intentions Are Killing Your Trading Edge
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You’re not lazy. You’re just trying to do everything. Journaling. Backtesting. Meditation. Trade reviews. More books. More podcasts.
But what if all those good intentions are actually slowing you down?
In this solo episode, I’ll show you how to filter out the noise, focus on what matters, and finally make real progress in your trading.
Dr. Brett Steenbarger: How Top Traders Train for Greatness
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Think top traders have some secret edge?
Dr. Brett Steenbarger reveals the truth, and it’s probably not what you’re doing right now.
If you want to level up, this might be the wake-up call you need.
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Explore his blog: Trader Feed
Theme Park Economics - And What It Means for Your Trading
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Running a theme park isn’t that different from managing your trading account.
In this episode, Mark Holstead explains how to spot the ‘winter’ in your trading - and make one powerful shift that could change your performance for good.
The Trader’s Life Cycle: How to Break the Loop
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There’s a hidden cycle most traders get stuck in — bouncing from strategy to strategy, stuck in a loop that feels like progress but leads nowhere.
In this episode, I break down the six stages of the Trader’s Life Cycle — from blind optimism to the valley of despair — and show you how to escape it for good. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels, this o
Filter + Trigger: The Day Trader’s Real-Time Framework
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Some days, the market flips tone in an instant—and your neatly planned setup goes out the window.
What then? In this episode, I’ll show you a fast, flexible framework I use to build trade ideas on the fly. Whether you’re scalping a pullback or trying to catch a late-session breakout, this helps you stay sharp and intentional when it matters most.
Volatility Emergency Briefing
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The markets are wild and we need to talk.
The Hidden NYSE Feed That Sharpens Your Scalps
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In this episode, I dive into the NYSE Tick Index - a powerful but often overlooked tool for day traders and scalpers of the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq.
Learn how this real-time market pressure gauge can help you time entries, manage exits, and spot intraday exhaustion. It’s not for everyone… but if you trade U.S. indices, it might be the missing piece in your playbook
Stacking the Deck: The Subtle Art of Trading Probabilities
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Trading isn’t about certainty - it’s about stacking the odds.
In this episode, I break down the subtle art of improving trade outcomes by adjusting key variables like probability of success and risk-reward. I explore how small tweaks in things like context, time of day, market structure, and trade location can quietly tilt the edge in our favour.
If you’ve ever won
The Trading Skill Stack: Build It Right, Trade With Confidence
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Most traders focus on the wrong thing—chasing results instead of developing the skills that create them.
In this episode, we break down the key trading skills you need, how to build them in the right order, and why a structured approach leads to long-term confidence in the markets. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your edge, this is your roadmap to becom
