555: Trading Psychology of the Best Traders in the World (Brett Steenbarger)
About this episode
In this episode, Dr. Brett Steenbarger discusses trading psychology and the factors that differentiate successful traders from those who struggle.
Trading Psychology of the Best Traders in the World In episode 555 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Dr. Brett Steenbarger, a trading psychologist who's worked with top performers for decades. He breaks down why consistency has nothing to do with finding better setups. They walk through how traders unknowingly sabotage themselves—and what actually separates those who stay stuck from those who quietly improve over time. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Who is Brett Steenbarger? 02:13 Do traders come to fix problems or get better? 03:23 The first thing Brett looks at when a trader wants to improve 04:56 Can traders coach themselves? 06:16 Leveraging your strengths: where success really comes from 08:26 Why you should figure out your strengths before trading 10:30 Psychological wealth as the foundation for financial wealth 12:59 The loneliness problem: why trading alone is a bad thing 14:37 Why mentoring others makes you better 15:39 Adapting to crazy markets (recorded during Middle East conflict) 17:30 What Brett tells traders when…
People in this episode
Host: Etienne Crete
Guest: Brett Steenbarger
Topics covered
- trading psychology
- self-improvement
- trader consistency
- mentoring
- market volatility
- psychological wealth
Keywords
- trading psychology
- Brett Steenbarger
- trader improvement
- market volatility
- psychological wealth
- trading mentorship
- self-sabotage
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