{"id":3436,"date":"2021-08-03T06:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T13:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/?p=3436"},"modified":"2021-08-06T11:10:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T18:10:31","slug":"episode-211-great-traders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-211-great-traders\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 211: Nature vs. Nurture: Are Great Traders Born or Self-Made?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm?e=STT3780986321\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>What does it take<\/b> <b>to be a great trader?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s at the core of this week\u2019s episode of the SteadyTrade with<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kim Ann Curtin, Stephen Johnson, and Tim Bohen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen and Tim take a different approach to greatness. And Kim lends her perspective as a Wall Street Coach extraordinaire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are great traders born \u2026 or can <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anyone<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> become one? Bohen shares his theory on what makes humans want to be great.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen thinks we all should do <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/vwap-back-testing-and-rising-to-the-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one hard thing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every day. And he shares the story of a climber who curbed his anxiety for good. Tune in for a great discussion. Here are the highlights&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Traders Stay Hungry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kim says there\u2019s something about being fresh, hungry, innocent, and naive. It makes you want to try harder to become a better trader.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen misses those days. He says he\u2019s not as hungry as he once was. He\u2019s content with what he has. And that\u2019s a good thing. But can a great trader be even greater if they keep <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/consistent-trader\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">striving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bohen thinks so. He says he\u2019s powered by hate for mediocrity. He never wants to be a couch potato watching reruns on TV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out Stephen\u2019s theory on how much of a person\u2019s personality is changeable. And hear Tim\u2019s theory on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-192-how-to-build-trading-discipline\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maximizing human potential<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s good stuff every great trader should learn!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.stockstotrade.com\/market-grind\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3437 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MarketGrind_cv02_728x90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MarketGrind_cv02_728x90.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MarketGrind_cv02_728x90-480x59.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 728px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Traders Take Gains\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen warns traders who chase parabolic breakouts into halts: Don\u2019t go for the home run. He thinks today\u2019s runners can get in the way of creating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-195-how-jack-kellogg-breakout-success\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">great traders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bohen doesn\u2019t mind the excitement of multiple halts. He offers key tips for entering and exiting trades that take off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, Stephen shares his strategies for deciding whether to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-209-long-vs-short\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long or short<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the morning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then Kim asks Tim to speculate on the next three market cycles. Every trader will want to hear his answers!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Great Traders Born or Made?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kim says everyone needs support to become great \u2026 But Bohen challenges her to explain how Navy SEAL and author David Goggins overcame his abusive childhood to achieve greatness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen thinks David Goggins was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-193-chart-patterns\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">motivated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by pain, and that his genes from his alpha dad made him push himself harder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you become a great trader without support? Is motivation all you need?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bohen thinks Goggins is a stellar example of someone who can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-206-peter-atwater\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find opportunity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anywhere. Find out how he inspires Bohen to be a great trader&#8230;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Do You Think?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s your stance on great traders? Are they born or self-made? How do you stay hungry to win?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019d love to hear what you think, so drop a comment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: if we select your question or comment as an on-air topic, you could win a SteadyTrade mystery gift box. Leave a comment below or on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/stockstotrade\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for tuning in to the SteadyTrade podcast. Stay tuned for weekly episodes featuring the hottest topics for aspiring traders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Into this episode? Please leave a review on <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/steady-trade-the-profitable-side-of-trading\/id1275946076?mt=2\"><b>iTunes<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet Our SteadyTrade Hosts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/about\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to know Tim Bohen, Stephen Johnson, and Kim Ann Curtin.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow our hosts on social media\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Bohen<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tbohen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@tbohen<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tbohen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@tbohen<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen Johnson<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jonk87\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@Jonk87<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stephenjonk87\/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@stephenjonk87<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kim Ann Curtin<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kimanncurtin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@kimanncurtin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kimanncurtin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@kimanncurtin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.stockstotrade.com\/mobile-app\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3438 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/STT_trial_ad01_cv08_500x139.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/STT_trial_ad01_cv08_500x139.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/STT_trial_ad01_cv08_500x139-480x133.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclaimer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please note that any reported trading results are not typical. Most traders lose money. It takes years of dedication, hard work, and discipline to learn how to trade, and individual results will vary. Trading is inherently risky. Before making any trades, remember to do your due diligence and never risk more than you can afford to lose.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does it take to be a great trader? That\u2019s at the core of this week\u2019s episode of the SteadyTrade with Kim Ann Curtin, Stephen Johnson, and Tim Bohen. Stephen and Tim take a different approach to greatness. 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