Day Trading for Beginners - Season 3 Premier - The Morning Routine for Trading Success

Season 3 Premier - The Morning Routine for Trading Success

02/10/25 • 27 min

Welcome to the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast, season three, episode one. Today we're talking about an effective morning routine for traders. As we embark on 2025, it's crucial to establish practices that enhance productivity and set a positive tone for the day, especially for those balancing trading with personal commitments.

Download the 6 Month Blueprint: https://stokestrades.com/blueprint
TradingView Charting Software: Start a free trial here
TraderSync Trading Journal: Visit the official website here
Resources Mentioned:

Our Community on Skool: Come join us here

The Miracle Morning: Order on Amazon

Find My Script Here: https://stokestrades.com/morning-routine-for-traders/

Why a Morning Routine?

The reality is, many of us juggle multiple responsibilities alongside trading, which makes a disciplined start to the day even more valuable. A structured morning routine has transformed my productivity, a practice I honed while running my online business before transitioning to trading.

The Miracle Morning Method

Today, I want to share the Miracle Morning method, which can revolutionize your mornings and can be adapted for trading. The method includes:

Silence (S): Start with meditation or deep breathing to calm the mind and reduce stress, crucial for avoiding emotional trading and just starting your day on the right path.
Affirmations (A): Reinforce your trading goals and mindset with positive affirmations. These help solidify your commitment and focus.
Visualization (V): Picture your trading day unfolding successfully, which can help manifest these outcomes in reality.
Exercise (E): A brief physical activity can energize you and enhance mental clarity.
Reading (R): Spend a few minutes reading something educational or motivational to expand your trading knowledge.
Scribing (S): Journaling your trading plan and reflections can improve discipline and track progress.

Implementing the Routine

This routine doesn’t need to be lengthy; even a condensed version can significantly impact your trading mindset and effectiveness. Tailor it to fit your lifestyle and see how it transforms your productivity and trading discipline.

Adapting to Realities

Life’s unpredictabilities, like family commitments or unexpected illnesses, can disrupt our routines. It’s crucial to maintain a long-term perspective and adapt. Success in trading, like in any professional field, requires persistence and resilience.

Looking Ahead

Throughout this season, we will explore practical trading applications and share real-money trading experiences, documenting the journey in our community on Skool. Join us there for more detailed discussions and to share your progress.

Thanks for tuning in to the first episode of season three. I'm excited to share more about my trading journey and helpful routines that support trading success. Check out the links below

Website and Other Social Accounts:

https://stokestrades.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@StokesTrades
Join Our Free Community on SKOOL:

https://www.skool.com/day-trading-for-beginners

The Miracle Morning: Order on Amazon

Find My Script Here: https://stokestrades.com/morning-routine-for-traders/

Why a Morning Routine?

The Miracle Morning Method

Today, I want to share the Miracle Morning method, which can revolutionize your mornings and can be adapted for trading. The method includes:

Silence (S): Start with meditation or deep breathing to calm the mind and reduce stress, crucial for avoiding emotional trading and just starting your day on the right path.
Affirmations (A): Reinforce your trading goals and mindset with positive affirmations. These help solidify your commitment and focus.
Visualization (V): Picture your trading day unfolding successfully, which can help manifest these outcomes in reality.
Exercise (E): A brief physical activity can energize you and enhance mental clarity.
Reading (R): Spend a few minutes reading something educational or motivational to expand your trading knowledge.
Scribing (S): Journaling your trading plan and reflections can improve discipline and track progress.

Implementing the Routine

Adapting to Realities

Looking Ahead

Thanks for tuning in to the first episode of season three. I'm excited to share more about my trading journey and helpful routines that support trading success. Check out the links below

Website and Other Social Accounts:

https://stokestrades.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@StokesTrades
Join Our Free Community on SKOOL:

https://www.skool.com/day-trading-for-beginners

Previous Episode

Year In Review - Lessons from My Trading Journey (Season 2 Finale)

Welcome to the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast, season two, episode 12. Today we're wrapping up the season with a year-in-review episode. As we conclude 2024, a year filled with learning and growth, I want to reflect on the key lessons from my journey toward becoming a full-time day trader and share plans for 2025.
Download the 6 Month Blueprint: https://stokestrades.com/blueprint
TradingView Charting Software: Start a free trial here
TraderSync Trading Journal: Visit the official website here
Resources Mentioned:

Our Community on Skool: Come join us here
Lessons Learned

The most significant takeaway this year has been the importance of trading psychology. The mental aspect of trading, including dealing with overtrading, FOMO, and maintaining patience, is crucial. Understanding that opportunities in trading are recurrent and that you don't need to rush or force trades was a pivotal lesson. Many successful traders have experienced significant losses early in their careers, underscoring the importance of psychological resilience and the necessity to stick to your strategy meticulously.

Tools and Strategies

In terms of tools, TradingView has been indispensable for chart analysis, and I recommend it to anyone in the trading field. While paper trading, I realized the importance of not overly stressing about having perfect market data since the strategy I employ doesn’t require split-second decisions typical in day trading or scalping.

Regarding trading strategies, while I began with an intent to day trade, the swing and momentum trading strategies aligned better with my personal and professional schedule. This adaptability is crucial as your trading strategy should complement your lifestyle and availability.

Community and Mentorship

Finding a mentor or joining a community that aligns with your trading goals is vital. However, be cautious as the trading education space can be fraught with expensive and unhelpful courses. The community on Skool, although geared towards beginners, is an excellent start for consistent engagement and learning.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we move into 2025, I plan to start trading with real money, cautiously and transparently. I intend to share my trades within the community, which will not only help others but also enforce discipline in my trading practices. The next season will focus more on specific trading aspects that we didn't get to cover like market structure and understanding market makers’ influence, which are often overlooked but critical for trading success.

Final Thoughts

For beginners, my advice is to start slowly but remain consistent. Paper trade to make your initial mistakes without financial consequence, and immerse yourself in a community or mentorship to enhance your learning curve. Remember, the journey to becoming a successful trader is marathon, not a sprint.

Thank you for joining me this season. I look forward to delving deeper into practical trading strategies and psychological aspects in season three. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned, and join us at our Skool community for ongoing support and learning.

Website and Other Social Accounts:

https://stokestrades.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@StokesTrades
Join Our Free Community on SKOOL:

https://www.skool.com/day-trading-for-beginners