{"id":2644,"date":"2020-02-11T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T17:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/?p=2644"},"modified":"2020-02-11T15:05:18","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T23:05:18","slug":"consistent-trader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/consistent-trader\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen&#8217;s Penny Stock Journey: From Total Newbie to Consistent Trader"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"backtracks-player\" style=\"max-width: 100%\" data-bt-embed=\"https:\/\/player.backtracks.fm\/st\/steadytrade-com\/m\/ep-134\" data-bt-theme=\"dark\" data-bt-show-description=\"false\" data-bt-show-comments=\"false\" data-bt-show-art-cover=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(p,l,a,y,e,r,s){if(p[y]) return;if(p[e]) return p[e]();s=l.createElement(a);l.head.appendChild((s.async=p[y]=true,s.src=r,s))}(window,document,\"script\",\"__btL\",\"__btR\",\"https:\/\/player.backtracks.fm\/embedder.js\"))<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Who is Stephen Johnson, really?<\/p>\n<p>Longtime listeners are already familiar with SteadyTrade co-host Stephen. He has a wealth of trading knowledge and a wry sense of humor. Sure \u2026 there\u2019s the occasional on-air drunkenness, too.<\/p>\n<p>But what you may not know is the true story of how he started trading \u2014 or how he finally reached his reported consistent profitability.<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s episode, SteadyTrade co-host Kim Ann Curtin puts on her \u201cpsychological wizard\u201d hat. Tune in as she leads Stephen through a fascinating interview. Learn his origin story, his ups and downs, and how he finally turned his trading around on his journey toward being a consistent trader.<\/p>\n<h2>Getting Famous<\/h2>\n<p>Stephen\u2019s quick to admit he\u2019s \u201ca slave to the like button.\u201d He jokes that he\u2019s guilty of basing his self-worth on Instagram likes.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe that\u2019s what made him start the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC3UoFrF9WE2BfMdXFw2Lc9w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube channel<\/a> that made him an internet phenomenon very early in his trading career.<\/p>\n<p>In the episode, you\u2019ll learn the story of how Stephen got started as a trader. Here\u2019s a quick teaser&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>About three and a half years ago, he had just broken up with a long-term girlfriend. He was lonely, bored, and not feeling fulfilled at work.<\/p>\n<p>Then he came across a Tim Sykes ad. \u201cDo you want to get rich?\u201d it asked \u2026 Stephen thought, <em>why not?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>He figured if it was a scam he could expose it. And if it wasn\u2019t a scam he could potentially become rich. Either seemed pretty OK.<\/p>\n<p>He began documenting his trading journey on YouTube and quickly gained a following. This led to the opportunity to co-host this podcast!<\/p>\n<p>Stephen joined SteadyTrade fairly early into his trading career \u2026 and quickly became a household name for penny stock traders.<\/p>\n<p>But was Stephen\u2019s early internet fame actually a good thing?<\/p>\n<h2>Wins, Losses, and What He Learned<\/h2>\n<p>Stephen talks about the ups and downs of his early days as a trader.<\/p>\n<p>He was doing all the right things &#8230; He joined Tim Sykes\u2019 Pennystocking Silver. He pored over educational programs like \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/ep-51-trader-checklist-review-1-of-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trader Checklist<\/a>\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/howtomakemillions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Make Millions.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But his mind wasn\u2019t always in the right place. At first, he wanted to trade for intensity, to make money, and to prove that he could.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes early in his career, he\u2019d shake with fear, adrenaline, or excitement.<\/p>\n<p>But over the years, things have changed. He\u2019s become more subtle and refined, and that\u2019s helped his career in incredible ways.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about his wins, losses, and experience, and how it\u2019s all helped to shape his trading approach.<\/p>\n<h2>Putting the Pieces Together<\/h2>\n<p>After a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/stephen-loses-5k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">major losses<\/a>, Stephen talks about how he finally began to develop his confidence. That\u2019s when he started to shift into what he calls \u201cthe right mindset\u201d for trading.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by Kim, he talks about the importance of having a trading plan. But not just for individual trades &#8230; <em>for his entire approach to trading.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By refining his actual trading methods and getting smart about cutting losses, he began to hit his stride.<\/p>\n<p>And his confidence began to grow. Learn how and why Stephen\u2019s mindset began to shift, and how he developed the ability to make and stick to a plan. He now has the discipline to cut losses quickly and without emotion. Find out what he did to reach this incredible milestone.<\/p>\n<h2>Stephen\u2019s Rules for Success<\/h2>\n<p>If you ask Stephen, most traders lose because they\u2019re ruled by their emotions.<\/p>\n<p>He explains why \u201cmoney is the root of all evil.\u201d So even though it may seem counterintuitive, Stephen argues that focusing on making money is the worst thing traders can do.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss Stephen\u2019s rules for success. He also shares specific tips on how to choose stocks to trade. Yep, that includes the exact indicators and conditions he looks for.<\/p>\n<p>You definitely won\u2019t want to miss his tip on when to go bullish versus bearish. Believe it or not, it\u2019s harder to figure out than you might think.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you\u2019ll love hearing what Stephen says every single trader needs to do \u201cuntil your eyes bleed.\u201d Nope &#8230; it\u2019s not just reading stock charts.<\/p>\n<h2>Are You Inspired?<\/h2>\n<p>Did you love learning Stephen\u2019s story about striving to become a consistent trader? Got questions or comments? We want to hear \u2018em!<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions or comments, please send a line. Remember: if your question is chosen as an on-air topic, you could win a SteadyTrade mystery gift box. Send questions via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SteadyTrade website<\/a>\u00a0or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC5pPaJfbfRHQ1msJ4bSj_dQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for tuning in to the SteadyTrade podcast. Stay tuned for weekly episodes featuring the hottest topics for aspiring traders and how you can become a consistent trader too.<\/p>\n<p>Love this episode? Please leave a <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/steady-trade-the-profitable-side-of-trading\/id1275946076?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">review on iTunes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who is Stephen Johnson, really? Longtime listeners are already familiar with SteadyTrade co-host Stephen. He has a wealth of trading knowledge and a wry sense of humor. Sure \u2026 there\u2019s the occasional on-air drunkenness, too. 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