In this episode of the Traders Improved Podcast, we tackle a question many traders face: When does a trading strategy lose its edge, and what can you do when it does? With markets constantly changing—from economic crashes to normal daily volatility swings—staying profitable requires adaptability. We explore the key differences between static, rule-based systems and flexible, adaptive strategies, helping you decide which approach suits you best. I’ll also break down three actionable strategies for staying relevant: optimizing your setups, adding new setups for different conditions, and, most importantly, knowing when to sit out. By the end, you’ll have practical insights to help you keep a dynamic edge, approach trading with curiosity, and enjoy a more resilient and fulfilling trading journey. Join us and learn how to adapt, stay profitable, and avoid common trading pitfalls!

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In this episode of Traders Improved, we explore how traders can distinguish between "good losses" and "dumb losses," adopt a process-focused mindset, and reduce unnecessary risks. We learn actionable strategies for evaluating trades, setting realistic goals, and limiting external influences to build resilience and smarter trading habits.

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In this podcast, we had the pleasure of talking to Steven Goldstein from Alphaminds. Steven is a top coach in the financial markets and he has worked with hedge funds, investment banks, asset managers, prop firms, traders and other leaders. He also has nearly 25 years as a trader at leading investment banks. His expertise in market dynamics and human performance empowers traders to achieve transformative growth and success.

Links to Steven's work

Twitter: https://x.com/AlphaMind101

His book: https://www.masteringthementalgameoftrading.com/

► Get Edgewonk 3: https://edgewonk.com/

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In this podcast I discuss how to find the optimal trading strategy for a beginner and what to look for in your first trading strategy. At the end I also provide some tips on how to start your trading journey and discuss the imporance of demo trading, backtesting, and when to go live.

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

Links to Dr. Steenbarger's work

► His blog: https://traderfeed.blogspot.com/

► Radical Renewal: https://leadingrenewal.blogspot.com/

► Twitter: https://x.com/steenbab

► Get Edgewonk 3: https://edgewonk.com/

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Edgewonk is an online trading journal that allows you to easily record your past trades, learn about your trading mistakes, analyze your trading performance and optimize your behavior to improve your trading performance. The Edgewonk trading journal offers powerful analytical tools, but also provides features that allow the trader to analyze and improve their mental trading game and work on their trading psychology. Edgewonk is an all-in-one trading journal platform that can be used by stocks, Forex, Futures, Crypto, CFD, and commodity traders alike.

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

Discover the "Trifecta of Profitable Trading" and learn how to set up your trading for success! This podcast dives into 3 crucial aspects: Risk-Reward Ratio, Win Rate, and Risk Management. You'll learn why focusing on high WR can be a trap, and how to develop a probabilistic mindset for trading. We'll also explore position sizing strategies to safeguard your capital and avoid emotional trading decisions. Master these 3 and watch your trading journey take off!

Article I mentioned: How To Use The Reward Risk Ratio Like A Professional - (tradeciety.com)

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

It is impossible to rank the ten listed habits and tips in order of importance. Ideally, a trader can cultivate most of the trading habits listed in this podcast.

However, you also do not want to overwhelm yourself by trying to fix everything at once. Instead, pick one to three and work on them with focus for a few weeks to build momentum once you start seeing results. Over time, you will be able to change your trading for the better.

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

The Tradeciety Traders Improved podcast is back! From now on you can expect new, weekly podcast episodes again. 

In this week's episode, I talk about overtrading and provide 10 tips on how to beat over trading. 

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In this episode, we sit with Constantin, an independent trader with over 20 years of trading experience. He is a multiple 6-figure funded trader, an expert in everything funding challenges and we chat about his experiences with regards to becoming a funded trader.

Find Constantin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tradebln 

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

In today's episode, we'll explore how the choices we make in what we consume - both physically and mentally - shape our lives.

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

################

Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

################

► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

Remember when you started trading and it was all new. A whole new world opened up in front of you with opportunities and endless possibilities. This is the honeymoon phase and every day you learned something new and it was all exciting.

But then, reality settled in eventually – usually after a few months. And that’s where traders realize that trading is harder than it seemed at first and that becoming a professional trader requires more time and effort than initially anticipated.

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My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks:

► https://tradeciety.com/academy

################

Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

################

► Risk Disclaimer: https://www.tradeciety.com/risk-disclaimer/ 

Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.