This month features discussions on various trading resources, including podcasts, tweets, and tools, ranging from trading psychology to focus enhancement and specific trading strategies.
AlphaMind Podcast: PAX Part 2 (January 6, 2023)
Traderred shared a link to a tweet from Steven Goldstein (@AlphaMind101) about a new AlphaMind Podcast episode:
https://mobile.twitter.com/AlphaMind101/status/1602653600890912770
This podcast features @paxtrader777 discussing rebuilding a trading career after a significant loss. The focus is on the psychological aspects of recovery, faith, and perseverance.
Screenshot of Success. (6th Jan)
Collected posted a screenshot from the 6th January. Jim commented ‘Wow…’.
Incredible Stock Market Growth Example (January 7, 2023)
Traderred shared a tweet about the remarkable growth of the Bombay Stock Exchange and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s success:
https://twitter.com/TheShortBear/status/1611412999536787471
The tweet highlights Jhunjhunwala’s incredible achievement of turning ~$100 into $5.8 billion without managing outside money, achieving a 67% CAGR over 37 years.
“Level of Thinking” Quote (January 10, 2023)
Collected shared a quote attributed to Albert Einstein:
“The level of thinking that got you to where you now are will not get you to where you dream of being." ~ Albert Einstein
This serves as a reminder of the need for continuous learning and adaptation in trading and personal growth.
Brain.fm Focus Music (January 12, 2023)
Collected shared a link to a Brain.fm focus music video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LIDTKOxvx8
Collected later clarified that they were actually listening to a different Brain.fm track:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc_vy0B2Uho
This sparked a discussion about the use of binaural beats and frequencies to enhance focus and productivity. Collected mentioned finding the Brain.fm science interesting. Jim linked a spotify schumann resonance at this point.
ICT Twitter Space: January 2023 CPI Commentary (January 14, 2023)
Jim shared a link to an ICT (Inner Circle Trader) Twitter Space recording:
The discussion revolved around ICT’s alleged ability to predict market movements, with Traderred expressing skepticism about ICT’s credibility due to past blown accounts, while Jim acknowledged that ICT might have improved over the years.
Trading Fanatic YouTube Channel (January 16, 2023)
Playboigabe shared a link to Iliya Sivkov’s “Trading Fanatic” YouTube channel, planning to binge-watch the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@TradingFanatic/videos
This channel focuses on Forex day trading, stocks, crypto investing, and entrepreneurship.
VagaFX: Mastering Structure in Forex (January 18, 2023)
Jim shared a video from VagaFX on mastering structure in Forex:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQuDhAiVG0Q
Collected found the video “solid enough” but criticized the presenter’s cursor movements and use of slang. Jim also shared a PDF of vaga setups.ChatGPT as a Therapist (January 20, 2023)
Collected posted a screenshot of a conversation with ChatGPT, jokingly referring to it as a therapist.
Dating Advice and Peacocking (January 20, 2023)
A humorous exchange between Jim and Traderred about dating advice, referencing the “peacocking” concept from the pickup artist community. This highlights the importance of making an initial impression, drawing parallels to how women often present themselves.
ArtfulPrudence Tweet on Men’s Appearance (January 21, 2023)
Traderred shared a tweet from @ArtfulPrudence, emphasizing the importance of appearance in attracting attention:
https://mobile.twitter.com/ArtfulPrudence/status/1616565335821352961
This sparked a discussion about societal expectations regarding appearance, particularly for men, and the importance of making an effort to stand out.
CFD/Forex Broker Report (January 22, 2023)
Traderred shared a PDF document: “CFD_Forex_BrokerReport-_7th_Edition.pdf”.
Jesse Livermore Trading Example (January 29, 2023)
Traderred shared a tweet about Jesse Livermore’s trading strategy, specifically how he traded Bethlehem Steel:
https://mobile.twitter.com/TmarketL/status/1619526095501684739
This tweet provides insight into the trading techniques of a legendary trader.