211: Trading Triumphs: The Journey to Success with Adrian Reid

11/17/23 • 78 min

Buckle up because we've got a special treat for your trading journey!

Adrian Reid, a seasoned trader with a wealth of experience, joins us on Better System Trader, in this special "Trading Triumphs: The Journey to Success" series, to get real about what it truly takes to succeed in the market.

In this discussion, we dig deep into 3 defining moments of Adrian's trading journey, to uncover what really helped him achieve success. We're unpacking the trials, triumphs, and timeless wisdom of trading. This isn't just an episode; it's a masterclass in perseverance and profit.

Here are 5 keys you'll unlock in this episode (plus many more!):

The Marathon Mindset: Learn why trading is a long-haul game and how keeping a level head through the wins can define your success.
Diversification is Your Safety Net: Discover Adrian's strategy for using gains to spread your risk and open new doors in the trading world.
The Power of Patience: Adrian spills the beans on how waiting out a staggering 27 losing trades in a row taught him the patience of a saint—and the payoff was heavenly!
Emotional Equilibrium: Get the inside scoop on handling the mental game of uncomfortable drawdowns without losing your cool (or your shirt).
System Adoration: Why falling in love with the process, the rules, and the rigorous testing of your trading system can be the most rewarding relationship you'll ever have.

📢 **MORE INFO** Get more details about this episode, including exclusive show notes, summary points and the transcript, at https://bettersystemtrader.com/211

Ready to accelerate your learning curve? Jump into Trader Acceleration Week with Adrian, it's free. Register now at: https://go-bst.com/taw

Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Buckle up because we've got a special treat for your trading journey!

Here are 5 keys you'll unlock in this episode (plus many more!):

The Marathon Mindset: Learn why trading is a long-haul game and how keeping a level head through the wins can define your success.
Diversification is Your Safety Net: Discover Adrian's strategy for using gains to spread your risk and open new doors in the trading world.
The Power of Patience: Adrian spills the beans on how waiting out a staggering 27 losing trades in a row taught him the patience of a saint—and the payoff was heavenly!
Emotional Equilibrium: Get the inside scoop on handling the mental game of uncomfortable drawdowns without losing your cool (or your shirt).
System Adoration: Why falling in love with the process, the rules, and the rigorous testing of your trading system can be the most rewarding relationship you'll ever have.

📢 **MORE INFO** Get more details about this episode, including exclusive show notes, summary points and the transcript, at https://bettersystemtrader.com/211

Ready to accelerate your learning curve? Jump into Trader Acceleration Week with Adrian, it's free. Register now at: https://go-bst.com/taw

Previous Episode

How do successful traders make better decisions?

How can traders make better decisions to improve their trading results?

In this episode, Matt Zimberg from Optimus Futures joins me to discuss decision making, what traders do wrong and how to be a more successful trader (and person) by making better trading decisions.

Here are some of the topics we discuss:

The importance of decision-making in trading,
Common mistakes traders make,
How traders underestimate “the game of trading”,
Filtering out bad trading information and training your brain to make good decisions,
The importance of learning about things outside the market,
The 3 main goals of successful traders,
Fear and euphoria, Contrarian trading, people who shouldn’t trade, and much more.

Next Episode

212: Trading Triumphs - Brent Penfold's Journey to Success

Dive into the pivotal moments that shaped a trading veteran! Brent Penfold shares the twists and turns of his journey, from a chance encounter that launched his career to the mentorship that saved him from his own trading pitfalls. Get ready for a candid look at the successes, stumbles, and strategies that define a true market maestro.

Key Points Listeners Will Learn:

How unexpected opportunities can kickstart a trading career.

The importance of mentorship in navigating the trading landscape.

Transitioning from discretionary to systematic trading.

The value of backtesting and choosing the right tools for your strategy.

Why transparency and accountability are crucial in trading.

Fun Fact: Brent still sometimes counts waves due to his early imprinting with Elliott Wave theory, despite now being a systematic trader.

Next Steps:

Ready to level up your trading game? Visit indextrader.com.au for more details on Brent's upcoming workshop and don't forget to contact Brent for a special 10% discount exclusively for Better System Trader viewers. Just mention you saw him here and get ready to transform your trading!