The Trading Psychology Podcast

Ep53: Desperation Kills

The Trading Psychology Podcast

Show Notes

You may not be in a desperate place now, but what if things change a year or two from now? There are more ways to end up here than you think. VP talked about desperation long ago, but now it's Robb's turn to add on his Prop Firm stories and anecdotes, to what can be an account cancer if left untreated.

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Episode Links

Robb's Study Link - https://www.redalyc.org/journal/647/64768658025/html/

No Nonsense Forex Links

VP’s Trading Psychology Book https://nononsenseforex.com/forex-psychology-book/

Recommended Crypto Trading Platform (Bonus and Contest Eligibility) - https://nononsenseforex.com/cryptocurrencies/best-crypto-trading-platform/

Blueberry Markets Blog (Top FX Broker) - https://nononsenseforex.com/uncategorized/blueberry-markets-review-my-top-broker-for-2019/

Markets.com Blog (Other top FX Broker)- https://nononsenseforex.com/uncategorized/markets-com-review/

US Residents Go Here (Top US FX Broker)- https://nononsenseforex.com/uncategorized/ig-us-review/

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