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’s not bad luck. Darko breaks down the real reasons behind this common trader downfall — reasons t...
Jun 14, 2025•33 min
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 common trader downfall — reasons that most coaches either don’t understand or won’t talk about. Bes...
Jun 09, 2025•33 min
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 perfectly? Darko shares his personal experience and hard-earned wisdom to shed light on the hidden battles th...
May 26, 2025•48 min
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 look into what truly drives Darko, this is it. He shares with complete honesty, giving us a powerful glim...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 Trading Circle Explained: https://youtu.be/-SSZ2yQ9yKs Info on our services: https://www.forexmentor.c...
Feb 18, 2025•14 min
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-eager to start trading based on a flawed testing process. View this episode here: https://www.spreaker...
Feb 01, 2025•44 min
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 to ”stick-handle” emotionally difficult situations. And in 2024, Darko had his share: mental hardships,...
Dec 18, 2024•33 min
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 manageable and actionable. Great episode here folks, be sure to check it out here: https://www.spreaker.com/e...
Dec 15, 2024•25 min
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 to each episode for a full understanding of the entire “Trading Circle”. These steps are literally a ...
Nov 30, 2024•40 min
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 covered steps 7 and 8. Risk management/risk exposure, and Trade Management. Both super critical elements of ...
Nov 11, 2024•42 min
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 matter. In Part 2, Darko will go into detail on steps 5 and 6: Refining your trading system by narro...
Jul 16, 2024•52 min
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, but…PLEASE DO NOT misunderstand that it’s not important. It definitely is, and without it you will fail a...
Jul 14, 2024•34 min•Ep. 55
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 highlights the frustrations and mental battles traders face when markets “go sideways”. You’ll hear Darko...
Jun 12, 2024•40 min
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 · -Correlations and how they can affect your results · -High and Low volatility pairs…and how to find them easi...
May 27, 2024•50 min
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’s been doing for almost 7 years now as our lead coach. The details are all laid out in this short pod...
May 09, 2024•11 min
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 prior years. Again, we will candidly share more of our past trading lives, and the major events tha...
Jan 21, 2024•40 min
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 formative years and recount how his involvement fortified the future of CC. We candidly share pers...
Jan 19, 2024•48 min
“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 challenges that would help you reach your goals faster and more efficiently? Here’s Darko with a brief int...
Jan 14, 2024•37 min
“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 ability to overcome set-backs and loss. And of course, difficult times affect everything else in yo...
Jan 06, 2024•30 min
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-searching required to recover and move on from some devastating set-backs. It brought into question the...
Jan 01, 2024•32 min
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 constantly attracting unsuspecting aspiring traders. Trading success is definitely possible for anyone, b...
Dec 13, 2023•44 min
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 introduction to the podcast by Vic Noble: https://youtu.be/C-l1Q4ECh4w You can listen to the full podcast he...
Nov 13, 2023•21 min
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 only provides the trading road map that changed his results to the positive (dramatically), but he has...
Nov 06, 2023•33 min
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 podcast: https://youtu.be/0l3Dllx-yoE You can listen to the full podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/us...
Oct 29, 2023•32 min
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 what is provided for our members). So… First, here is a message from Darko: https://youtu.be/bnrUOl1EzC...
Oct 23, 2023•32 min
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 a way that will greatly fast-track your development. We hope you’re excited to learn how to journa...
Oct 16, 2023•24 min
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 join a trading service, based on what you’ve heard, which is generally something good, something pos...
Oct 10, 2023•21 min
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 considering this kind of a very high accuracy trading strategy (David talks about his results). If you’...
Apr 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 39
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 for us to see someone’s dream of profitable trading go out the window so unnecessarily, and it does...
Aug 23, 2022•17 min
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 to quit? How and why did he become the lead coach for our Coach's Corner Training Service? That's the story in this podcast. If you want to get serious about trading, please, please, please -- you ...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 30 min
