After recently being featured in a Forbes Magazine article about innovations in trading education. I was asked, why exactly the failure rate is so high in this industry and lend my opinion on what can be done to change that. Here's a link to the article written by Dr. Brett Steenbarger https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettsteenbarger/2018/09/30/can-individual-traders-succeed-in-financial-markets/#440730b914d7 Your Trading Coach - Akil
Oct 01, 2018•28 min
A discussion on what outside motivators drive our trading and how we need to make a change immediately if we want to become successful. If you're new remember to take the 10 episode challenge and indulge in some of my past episodes. Also don't forget to let me know what you think by shooting me a message on social. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 28, 2018•20 min
A look at the process I go through each and every day when looking for trading opportunities in the financial markets. Don't forget to let me know what your FAVORITE TCP Episode is! Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 26, 2018•19 min
Being successful requires a lot of sacrifices in many different aspects of your life. Today's podcast takes a look at some of what I've given up in order to pursue my dreams. Thanks for allowing the podcast to reach a brand new high watermark in weekly downloads. Please keep up the support! Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 24, 2018•12 min
A former struggling trader turned money manager shares his story of what it takes to become a successful professional trader and how you can do the same. Please do me a favor & share this AMAZING interview with a friend of yours. Hopefully, this traders story can inspire many others to do the same. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 21, 2018•42 min
A look at how I've evolved as a trader over the years and how I've changed in a way that may seem strange to many. Don't forget to take that 10 episode challenge if you're new! Of course, if you like what you hear, please subscribe to the show. Your Trading Coach - Akil Stokes
Sep 19, 2018•14 min
This episode covers the all too familiar subject of dealing with drawdowns. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 17, 2018•11 min
Life is short & success takes time. Because of this, it's important that you take advantage of every minute because before you know it your time will be up. Remember to take that 10 episode challenge & pick out 10 random episodes and give them a listen! Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 14, 2018•7 min
Today's podcast talks about the path to success and how long it takes most traders to become consistently profitable. Please remember to take a second & SHARE this episode with a trader friend of yours! Your Trading Coach, Akil
Sep 12, 2018•16 min
A conversation on the technical and psychological sides of placing a smart stop loss when trading. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 10, 2018•15 min
This trader first got involved in the market in order to gain more knowledge about her personal investments. 18 months later & now she's on track to completely control them and outperform the banks. I hope you guys have a great weekend. Feel free to binge listen to the podcast & share your favorite episodes with a friend. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 07, 2018•40 min
19 Tips on how to push yourself to the next level in trading, business & life in general. Link to the original article https://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/19-ideas-on-how-to-push-yourself-to-next-level.html?cid=sf01001 Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 05, 2018•34 min
A conversation about backtesting and how the value of doing manually is much more beneficial than just having the numbers given to you. Thanks for the support traders! Last week our numbers were a little down so I'm going to have to DEMAND a stronger effort in sharing the show so that we can continue to reach more and more traders hungry for success. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Sep 03, 2018•21 min
An interview with a real entrepreneur sharing the highs & lows of his journey to success and the mindset needed to win at life! If you liked this interview & want Jon back on the show make sure you let me know! Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 31, 2018•44 min
Today's podcast discusses how to properly prioritize your work so that you're able to be the most productive. Here's a link to the article discussed in today's episode. https://blog.rescuetime.com/how-to-prioritize/ Please remember to SHARE, LIKE & leave me a REVIEW! Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 29, 2018•35 min
Sometimes less is more and when it comes to trading I've always believed that a trader should keep it simple by starting with a single strategy and build off of that instead of trying to do too much at once. Please take a second to SHARE and RATE the show if you haven't done so already. I'd also love to hear your feedback on today's episode so feel free to reach out to me on social media sharing your thoughts. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 27, 2018•21 min
A good trading friend once told me that "Trading is a journey of self-discovery" and I couldn't agree more. In today's podcast we dig into this topic as well as the importance of living your life on your own terms. Last week we weren't able to keep our download streak alive but I trust that we'll be able to start a new one. So please take a second or so to hit that share button and spread the word about this podcast. Thank you. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 24, 2018•19 min
A look inside my real estate investment business and a very funny story about what we encountered while searching for potential properties. Make sure you guys continue to share the show so that we can keep growing and expanding our reach! Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 22, 2018•9 min
The audio version of a recent article I wrote comparing the journey of becoming an independent consistently profitable trader, to training to be a professional athlete. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 20, 2018•12 min
Today we talk about goal setting and how it's okay to set big goals, but what's even more important is developing tactics to achieve them. I just wanted to take a second again to thank you for all of your support. this podcast is growing at an alarming rate and it's all because of your consistent effort in spreading the word. THANK YOU SO MUCH Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 17, 2018•24 min
I was recently asked 8 questions about my trading journey from a student working on his dissertation. Please remember to LIKE, SHARE & if you're new MAKE SURE you take the 10 episode challenge and see if you like what we're doing here. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 15, 2018•28 min
Have you ever been sold a dream by an internet marketer claiming to be a millionaire trader? If so, then you'll be able to directly relate to today's episode as one of the traders we work with shares his experiences with one of those programs and what he's done to restart his trading career. Please give this episode a share on social media, and if you're new to the show I'd love for you to leave me a review and/or rating. Thank you! Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 13, 2018•31 min
In both trading and in life there's always a give and a take. Nothing is completely perfect, but that doesn't mean it can't be perfect for you. I hope you guys enjoyed the show if you did please let me know by sharing this episode on social media and leaving me a rating/review if you haven't done so already. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 10, 2018•13 min
Many people have a very weak understanding of the value of money and how to use it as an advantage instead of a disadvantage. As always if you like the show, please show me by sharing, hitting that like button and leaving me a rating/review. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 08, 2018•17 min
After spending the past 9 years working from home I've decided to stop. Here's why & here are the pros and cons of that decision. As always if you like the show, please show me by sharing, hitting that like button and leaving me a rating/review. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 06, 2018•27 min
A roundtable chat with a few of my business partners discussing what it takes to become successful and why so few are willing to do so. If you're new to the podcast THANK YOU for listening. Please let me know what you think by leaving me a rating and/or review. And please remember to share this episode with your social media circle. THANK YOU - Your Trading Coach Akil
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 18 min
What's more important, having a lot of talent or having a lot of work ethic? Today I'll share with you a story of today's most famous footballer and tell you how he surpassed his more talented friend. If you're new to the podcast, please take the 10 Episode challenge & let me know which has been your favorite. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Aug 01, 2018•19 min
Although I'm not personally a fan of using an automated trading system, I do understand the benefits. With that being said, finding success with one isn't as simple as plugging it in and letting it go. It takes just as much work as discretionary trading. Please help me continue to grow this show by SHARING it on your favorite social media platform! Your Trading Coach - Akil
Jul 30, 2018•14 min
An interview with one of the traders we work with sharing his journey as a trader up to this point and what has helped him get on the right path to becoming an independent consistently profitable trader. Please remember to share the show! It only takes a second & it's a massive help to me. Your Trading Coach - Akil
Jul 27, 2018•45 min
I wanted to title this episode "you better check yourself before you wreck yourself" but I decided to go with a more traditional approach. Regardless, today's episode is all about dispelling those old "get rich quick" trading thoughts before they land you in the poor house without a chip or a chair. If you like this episode let me know by showing me some love on social by SHARING! Your Trading Coach - Akil
Jul 25, 2018•21 min