In episode 582 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to the recording of an interview with Paul Chalmers of UK Trading Academy, who shares how he went from losing everything in a divorce to becoming a profitable trader. He breaks down why 90% of traders fail, the real reason AI isn't the shortcut most people think it is, and the simple backtesting method he uses to make almost any strategy profitable.

The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:49 Who is Paul Chalmers?
• 06:28 What brought him to trading
• 08:33 His training learning curve
• 11:41 Paul's turning point from having only £100
• 12:57 What gets traders stuck and keeps them from getting results?
• 14:42 The role of AI in trading now
• 22:00 Action plan for traders who want to become profitable
• 27:07 Where to find Paul Chalmers (link below)

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• uktradingacademy.com

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In episode 581 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to Etienne catching up with Michael Toma, nine months into his semi-retirement, as he looks back through his old trading journals. Mike shares the regrets, mindset shifts, and hard-earned lessons behind becoming a consistent trader and building a lifestyle that doesn't depend on watching charts all day.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:45 Michael's semi-retirement nine months in
• 01:29 How his trading changed: scalping and fading retail panic
• 03:07 The panic setup: "Where are the sellers?"
• 05:04 His biggest regret: not sizing up sooner
• 10:06 How trading changes with family and wealth
• 12:44 Why traders quit, and why journaling matters
• 18:07 Trading while traveling from a phone
• 23:55 What's next: coaching, cruises, and caregiver advocacy
• 27:20 Where to find Michael Toma (link below)

What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group!

• DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!)
• Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist
• One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
• Recommended brokers:
  • EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker)
  • AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus)
• Desire To TRADE Academy
• Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)

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• Michael Toma's Substack

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In episode 580 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear experienced traders break down how to think like a millionaire. They share the moments when they wanted to step away, what brought them back, and why staying consistent through losses, psychology, and changing market conditions matters.

Trader Motivation playlist

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>> Learn the complete "15-Minute Trading Formula" to become consistently profitable

• George Papazov
• Al Brooks
• Evan Marks
• Nick Bencino

What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group!

• DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!)
• Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist
• One-Page Trading Plan (free template)
• Recommended brokers:
  • EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker)
  • AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus)
• Desire To TRADE Academy
• Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)

• • Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!)
  • Subscribe via Stitcher
  • Subscribe via TuneIn
  • Subscribe via Google Play
  • See all podcast episodes

What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!