Ep 84: Sam Prior on Trading, Sports & Mindset

Embracing Change and Pursuing Passion: A Trader’s Journey from Adversity to Success

Sam Prior, a semi-pro rugby player turned successful day trader dives into his journey from a career in orthopedic account management to the pivotal moment that led him to trading.

Not a typical career transition, his venture into day trading was born out of a life-altering experience which served as a wake-up call, prompting him to reevaluate his life choices. Sam shares his story, emphasizing the importance of doing what you love without waiting for a critical event to push you into action.

In this episode, we explore the valuable lessons Sam carries from his sporting life as a semi-pro rugby player into the world of trading including:

- Comfort Zones vs Growth

- Having a Sporting Spirit

- Lessons from the Field

Sam Prior’s journey is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of embracing change and pursuing one’s passion. Whether you’re a trader seeking motivation or someone contemplating a career shift, Sam’s story offers valuable insights. As you navigate your own journey, remember the lessons from the rugby field—embrace challenges, push your limits, and savor every moment on the path to success.

Follow Sam:

Twitter – @TradesTurbo

More Good Stuff:

Want to become the hero of your own journey? Check out traderherojourney.com for support, guidance and a community of like-minded traders.

Get Kim’s FREE e-book at traderdiscipline.com

Kim’s FREE 3-minute Trader Check-In resource at TraderCheckIn.com

Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice, or an offer to buy or sell any security. For full disclosures: www.thewallstreetcoach.com

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Ep 80: Recipes for Success with Megan Marlow

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0:39 – TraderHeroJourney.com is the only Discord room for Traders that specifically works on the mindset of a trader
1:08 – Meet Megan Marlow
3:15 – Pivoting from cooking to trading
10:44 – Belief in herself
17:33 – Biohacking
24:56 – Handling ego
36:34 – On motivation
54:52 – Preparing to trade

From Chef to Trader:
The Power of Mindset and Attitude

Megan Marlow, a senior Trader at Peak Capital trading and a devoted moderator for Bear Bull Traders, shares her journey from being a professional chef to becoming a successful Trader is both inspiring and enlightening.

A diverse skill set, cultivated during her career as a chef, has allowed her to maneuver through high-stress trading environments with ease. She attributes her success to her unwavering creativity and her ability to handle high-pressure situations. As Megan puts it, “If you can’t handle the heat in the kitchen, you are done pretty quickly.”

The pivot from the culinary world to trading might seem like a drastic change, but for Megan, it was a natural progression. As a chef, she constantly sought out cerebral challenges and desired a career that would keep her on her toes.

Trading offered her the perfect outlet for her passion for intellectual stimulation and provided a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

One of the key elements that Megan emphasizes is the importance of attitude in trading. She believes that a positive and enthusiastic mindset is crucial for success in the market. Her infectious half-glass-filled attitude is evident in everything she does, from sharing a laugh in an Uber to tackling unexpected market situations.

She firmly believes that maintaining a good attitude, even during tough times, is vital for navigating the ups and downs of trading.

Megan’s journey as a self-taught chef has instilled in her the belief that anything can be learned with the right mindset and determination. Her willingness to take on new challenges and her unwavering belief in herself have been the driving forces behind her success in both the culinary and trading worlds. She credits her ability to embrace new opportunities to her mindset of “if they can do it, why can’t I?”

Megan Marlow’s story is a testament to the power of mindset and attitude in achieving success. Whether you’re a chef, a trader, or pursuing any other career, adopting a positive attitude and believing in yourself can make all the difference!

Follow Megan:

Twitter – @marlowtrades
Instagram – @meganmarlow
YouTube -@meganmarlow7718

Want to become the hero of your own journey? Check out traderherojourney.com for support, guidance and a community of like-minded traders.

More Good Stuff:

Get Kim’s FREE e-book at traderdiscipline.com

Kim’s FREE 3-minute Trader Check-In resource at TraderCheckIn.com

Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice, or an offer to buy or sell any security. For full disclosures: www.thewallstreetcoach.com

Ep 60: Nathan Michaud’s Day Trading Mindset and Community

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3:20 – The importance of developing your own process (don’t be a follower!)

7:19 – The benefits of being “lost”

9:45 – From trading side hustle to empire: Nathan’s reflections

11:40 – Is overtrading the REAL problem?

13:45 – The importance of having a great team

18:50 – Why are people so generous in the trading community?

27:00 – Nathan on his purpose (trading and beyond)

34:18 – Adaptability and traps traders fall into

42:28 – Over to the Twitter Space Q+A

Nathan Michaud’s Day Trading Mindset and Community

Nathan Michaud is a legend in the day trading community. After starting to trade in 2003 while in college, he began the Investors Live blog in 2004 to combat one of his own flaws — overtrading. By 2006, the site started to gain more attention, and he began to take interest in creating a subscription-based model that not only would help new traders learn to profit consistently, but focus on creating a room that kept out the noise, felt like a community and shared one common goal: to profit.

In 2008, he founded Investors Underground, which has become the foremost premium, subscription-based, live trading chat room on the internet. Investors Underground is focused on helping traders become self-sufficient by providing them with top-notch educational materials including trading courses, trade recap videos, and webinars as well as a thriving chat community. Nathan is also one of the founding members of Traders4ACause. Today, Nathan has hundreds of thousands of followers from around the world and is considered a leader in the day trading community. Here’s what you’ll discover in this action-packed episode:

What To Expect in This Episode

In this unique two-part episode, Kim starts by interviewing Nathan about his incredible journey from college trader to founder of one of the world’s premier day trading communities. Don’t miss the chance to learn from Nathan’s hard-earned knowledge, which speaks to traders and investors at all levels. Here’s what to expect:

Why success doesn’t necessarily equal happiness for traders … and the dangers of having a fixed attitude toward what “success” means.
The benefits of being “lost” — and how a little soul-searching can actually be good for traders. to do soul searching.
How overtrading led to Nathan’s calling. He talks about how his blog evolved from creating a sense of accountability for himself to a community for traders.
The importance of having a plan. According to Nathan, “You can’t just show up. You have to have a big-picture view.”
The importance of having a great team and community. He speaks to the inner workings of his business and how it relies on passion as much as knowledge. Nathan also speaks to why it’s so crucial for traders to have a community.
How he helped develop Traders4ACause and how it’s turned into a huge force in the trading community that helps give traders purpose.
Why he cares more about creating great content than grabbing as many subscribers as he can.
What traders need to know about mindset, including the importance of being in the zone, how to know when you’re NOT in the zone, and the danger of the “I’ve got to trade” mindset.
Why traders shouldn’t just learn from their losses, but their wins as well. Nathan talks about how monitoring what works can help you push more in situations where it can help you continue to grow.