187: Josh Evans – My First Year Trading Full-Time... | Chat With Traders

This podcast episode delves into Josh's transformative journey through a cancer diagnosis that propelled him into full-time trading. It reflects on the practical preparations he undertook, the unexpected challenges he faced, and the mindset shifts necessary for success in trading. Emphasizing the significance of investing in oneself, setting checkpoints, and being adaptable to changing market conditions, Josh shares invaluable insights gained through experience, including the importance of feedback and overcoming personal biases.

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187: Josh Evans – My First Year Trading Full-Time...

Chat With Traders

From Radiographer to Full-Time Trader: Josh Evans' Journey

A Cancer Diagnosis and the Urgency to Pursue Trading

Preparing for Full-Time Trading: Lifestyle Adjustments and Investing in Yourself

Unexpected Challenges and Misconceptions of Full-Time Trading

Doubts, Drawdowns, and the Importance of Setting Checkpoints

Scalping with Size: Josh's Trading Style and Approach

Deliberate Steps for Improvement: Journaling, Goal Setting, and Market Awareness

Defining Consistency and the Importance of Adaptability

The Power of Feedback and Overcoming Bias

187: Josh Evans – My First Year Trading Full-Time...

Chat With Traders

00:00From Radiographer to Full-Time Trader: Josh Evans' Journey

From Radiographer to Full-Time Trader: Josh Evans' Journey

15:10A Cancer Diagnosis and the Urgency to Pursue Trading

A Cancer Diagnosis and the Urgency to Pursue Trading

21:21Preparing for Full-Time Trading: Lifestyle Adjustments and Investing in Yourself

Preparing for Full-Time Trading: Lifestyle Adjustments and Investing in Yourself

26:19Unexpected Challenges and Misconceptions of Full-Time Trading

Unexpected Challenges and Misconceptions of Full-Time Trading

33:48Doubts, Drawdowns, and the Importance of Setting Checkpoints

Doubts, Drawdowns, and the Importance of Setting Checkpoints

43:13Scalping with Size: Josh's Trading Style and Approach

Scalping with Size: Josh's Trading Style and Approach

49:36Deliberate Steps for Improvement: Journaling, Goal Setting, and Market Awareness

Deliberate Steps for Improvement: Journaling, Goal Setting, and Market Awareness

56:02Defining Consistency and the Importance of Adaptability

Defining Consistency and the Importance of Adaptability

58:52The Power of Feedback and Overcoming Bias

The Power of Feedback and Overcoming Bias