Show Notes
This is the second of a special two-part episode of the AlphaMind podcast, where we sat down with legendary trader and market veteran Peter Brandt for an in-depth discussion on the attitudes, mindsets, and emotional challegnes required to succeed in trading. Peter’s trading career began in 1974, and since then, he has established himself as a true legend in the financial markets — regularly sharing his insights, perspectives, and wisdom on social media to benefit traders of all levels. In thi...
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