In this episode, Dan tears apart one of the biggest myths in trading — the power of predictions. Spoiler: the market doesn't care what you think. Instead, he shows you why preparation always beats prediction, why mindset matters more than your setup, and why rules-based trading is the real edge for consistent profits.
Dan shares tactical advice you can apply today: creating your own trading rules, controlling emotions, building emotional durability, and journaling your trades properly for real growth.
If you're tired of guessing and ready to start thinking like a real trader, this is your episode.

What You'll Learn:

• Why “obvious” trades usually fail

• How controlling your emotions is your only real edge

• The difference between paper trading with and without rules

• How to build a bulletproof trading mindset that beats volatility

• Why consistent, rules-based systems always outperform gut feel

• Dan’s “SMART” framework for professional trading setups
  
  

Key Takeaways:

• Preparation wins. Prediction kills.

• Emotional capital is more valuable than financial capital.

• Your edge isn’t your stock pick — it's your discipline.
  
  

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