329: The Path to Becoming A Full-Time Trader - Courtney Smith

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The Path to Becoming A Full-Time Trader In episode 328 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with Courtney Smith, a full-time trader & coach based in Dubai. This discussion is full of big takeaways and tips to help you at becoming a full-time trader. Watch the video interview In This Episode, You'll Learn... 00:15 Introduction 0:31 Why Courtney prefers living in Hotels instead of an apartment 1:11 What has changed with Courtney's trading since the last interview 1:50 How Courtney trades Cryptocurrencies different from other assets 3:15 Deep dive at Courtney trading style and strategy 6:00 Why there are almost no books on trading fundamentals 6:48 How Courtney became the #1 performing Global Macro Hedge fund manager 8:40 How fundamental factors interlink with the markets 10:46 Why technical analysis still has a place in the market 11:36 What makes successful traders different 14:46 Why traders sabotage themselves 18:56 How Courtney suggests traders find the correct system for them 23:53 Why you should stop backtesting your strategy too much 26:51 What are developing traders biggest mistakes 29:40 Courtney's top advice for traders that want to start a Hedgefund 33:03 Why Courtney stopped trading external funds 40:52 Where to find Courtney Smith And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! DesireToTRADE's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast 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 How To Find Courtney Smith? Courtneysmith.com What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!