The 5 Stages Every Trader Faces (And How to Overcome Them)
- E163
- 10:57
- January 24th 2025
Every trader goes through five distinct stages on their journey, from the dopamine-fueled excitement of starting out to the crushing doubts of the valley of despair.
This episode dives deep into each stage—Uninformed Optimism, Informed Pessimism, the Valley of Despair, Informed Optimism, and finally, Achievement.
Learn why most traders get stuck in stage three, how to push through the hard part, and what it really takes to stick to a strategy long enough to see results.
If you’ve ever felt tempted to jump ship on your trading plan, this one’s for you!
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