FTMO | Performance Talks

In this episode, Michael and Nelly dive into the power of visualization in trading, exploring how traders can use it to their advantage and what potential drawbacks to be aware of. Curious to learn how mental imagery can impact your performance? Don’t miss out – tune in now!

Exciting news! We’ve just launched a brand-new trading psychology course. Curious to learn more? In this episode, Nelly and Michael delve into the creation of the course, break down its key components, and discuss how it can elevate your trading performance. Trading Psychology Course here: https://academy.ftmo.com/psychology-course/

Trading during vacation - sounds like a good idea? Michael and Nelly will discuss possible pitfalls of using this valuable time for active trading. With holidays in full swing - don’t hesitate and check out this episode!

Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) in trading - What is it, what are the causes and triggers, and how can traders overcome it? FTMO Performance Coaches Nelly and Michael in the latest Performance Talks episode discuss in length this common issue traders often face.

In our latest episode of Performance Talks, coach Michael sits down with professional trader Jan from Quantlane to explore his views on trading, the similarities to poker tournaments, and overcoming difficulties linked to his job.

In the newest episode of Performance Talks, our coach Michael sits down with successful FTMO Trader Juan from Costa Rica to discuss his approach to overcoming psychological obstacles during trading. "If you are not patient enough, your emotions will trick your mind and say 'Let's go put a trade!' and maybe the trade isn't there," says Juan, who currently manages a $400,000 FTMO Account.

What is the key to breaking the cycle of repeating the same mistakes over and over? The answer is simple - to change. In this episode, Michael and Nelly share their insights on how to start your own transformation for a better self.

Do you have what it takes? In this episode of Performance Talks, our FTMO coaches Nelly and Michael talk about the habits that the very best and most successful traders have in common.

We are back! In this episode of Performance Talks, our FTMO coaches Nelly and Michael break down the reasons why people avoid seeking help with their trading psychology and provide a step by step guide on how to get rid of the old bad habits.

Have you ever been wondering what are the most frequently asked sessions during the coaching questions? In this episode Nelly and Michael talk about them and discuss their answers. Are you curious to find out more? Stay tuned!

Every trader's nightmare. You wait to make a proper entry, pull the trigger and after a while, you change your mind and close the position too early. Then you just watch the price to go exactly in your planned target area and you curse yourself for exiting too early. Sounds familiar? Then this episode is right for you.

How do you perceive losses? Nobody likes to lose, however, it is an inseparable part of trading. In this episode, Michael opens up about his own experience with accepting losses during the early stage of his trading career and we will also touch up on a few psychological insights.

It may sound like a dream to finally make a living doing something you love. However, everything has its pros and cons and it might be surprisingly easy to turn your dream into a nightmare. In today's episode, we will discuss how turning into a full-time trader may influence your results and what it actually means to be a forex trader.

Revenge trading is a bad habit that is super harmful to your trading. What is it? Why can’t we help ourselves and get into it again and again even though we said to ourselves that this time we’re really going to stick to our plan? How do we get out of this vicious cycle? Find out more in our new episode.

Sometimes it's really easy to blur the line between your personal and professional life. In this episode of Performance talks, Michael and Nelly discuss the usual struggles traders go through when building their work/life structure.

Debts and need for money can completely shift your perspective about trading and also the way you look at markets. Today's episode of Performance talks is all about trading while being in a serious financial situation. Despite the fact it is not the most positive topic, it is still necessary to talk about it.

Have you ever been thinking about how your mood affects your trading? It is more common than you may think. The fourth episode of Performance talks is here and our coaches Michael and Nelly are sharing their insights about the connection between emotions and trading.

Has it ever happened to you that you were browsing social media of other traders and just few hours later you found yourself in an unnecessary trade? The influence of other people is real and the topic of today’s Performance talks by our coaches Michael and Nelly.

What do you expect from trading? And how can it influence your performance? In this episode of Performance talks, our coaches Michael and Nelly focus on expectations which traders often tend to exaggerate before, but also while trading. Want to develop that high-performance trading mindset? Then let’s dive into it.

We are introducing a new podcast series Performance talks. In this first episode, our coaches Michael and Nelly discuss how trading can be a lonely game and what to do when you don’t have anyone with whom you can share your trading experience.