{"id":3476,"date":"2021-09-07T09:35:37","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T14:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/?p=3476"},"modified":"2021-09-07T11:37:57","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T16:37:57","slug":"episode-216-trading-longevity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-216-trading-longevity\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 216: Dedicated to the Grind: The TRUE Secret to Trading Longevity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm?e=STT5038872922\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Most newbie traders enter the game hoping to make a quick buck, but do they have what it takes to build trading longevity?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week, hosts Tim Bohen and Stephen Johnson tackle a topic that\u2019s hard for most people to accept \u2014 how much hard work it takes to succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some trading \u2018gurus\u2019 want to make trading look easy. So when you\u2019re new and don\u2019t know better, you might mistake quick gains for real skills. If you keep trading, you\u2019ll learn the truth&#8230;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful long-term trading takes dedication. You have to show up every day. No exceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tune in to this week\u2019s episode to find out how to bring your <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-194-trading-ambition-millionaire-trader-mariana\/\"><b>A-game<\/b><\/a><b> to trading every single day!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Grind Does It Take to Succeed?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone wants trading longevity. They want <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-202-matthew-monaco\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consistent rewards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the market. But they don\u2019t want to put in the blood, sweat, and tears to make their dreams a reality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if tendies could just fall from the sky?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s just not going to happen. The good news is that things can get better over time \u2014 but you must be willing to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-212-strategic-side-hustles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">put in the work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tune in to the episode to find out how many hours Stephen put into his trading plans when he started out. And check out how much time it takes him now that he\u2019s established trading longevity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Build Trading Longevity?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trading longevity doesn\u2019t come naturally to a lot of people. That\u2019s why most traders fail. But it IS possible for more traders to succeed with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-211-great-traders\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right mindset<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation varies depending on where you are in life. Bohen already had a family when he started trading. He wanted to succeed for them as much as for himself. He also had a natural <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/papa-john-the-art-of-passion-and-discipline\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passion for the market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Stephen, it was all about freedom. He wanted to make his own schedule, make office life optional, and answer to himself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you decide to build trading longevity, it\u2019s important to know what to expect. Tim and Stephen go over the number-one mistake new traders make and how to stop making it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do You Have a Trading Community?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In trading and in life, nobody wants to go it alone. Sure, we all like our space and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-199-journey-to-full-time-trader\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freedom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to build our own schedule &#8230; But we still need a community of peers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen says staying in touch with a trading community is one key to trading longevity. He checks in with other traders to see how they feel about current market conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting validation from peers can help any trader feel more confident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the episode to learn more about community, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-208-brian-lee\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">market changes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the best times for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-209-long-vs-short\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">longs and shorts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a top tip for trading longevity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Do You Think?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you plan to trade for the long haul? How much grind time do you put into each trading day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We 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<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>Most newbie traders enter the game hoping to make a quick buck, but do they have what it takes to build trading longevity? 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