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539: Making a Living Trading With 20+ Years of Experience (Andrew Mitchem)
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Making a Living Trading With 20+ Years of Experience
In episode 539 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Forex Trading Coach", Andrew Mitchem, as he digs into what it actually takes to make a living from trading after decades in the markets. It's a grounded, honest discussion about consistency, risk, mindset, and why most traders quit long before things start to click. If you've ever wondered why some traders survive long-term while others keep restarting, this one connects the dots.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:46 What's new with Andrew Mitchem
- 01:09 What long-term trading success actually requires
- 03:07 Trading is a skill, not a shortcut
- 04:23 How long it really takes to learn trading
- 05:48 When to stop learning and start executing
- 09:22 Choosing timeframes that fit your personality
- 10:33 Learning to wait when there's no trade
- 12:56 Forex vs other markets today
- 14:31 Risk management and drawdowns explained
- 18:01 The truth about prop firm challenges
- 19:42 Why low risk beats high returns
- 25:09 Mindset, consistency, and trading as a profession
- 28:11 Capital management and broker safety
- 29:51 Where to find Andrew Mitchem (link below)
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