TradingLife Podcast with Brad Jelinek

In this reflection, I explore why longevity in this business requires genuinely loving the "mundane" work—plotting charts, reading research, and tinkering with data—rather than just grinding for a paycheck. I draw parallels between my trading journey and starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in my 40s: you don't have to be the most athletic or the fastest to win; you just have to love the puz...

In this episode, I talk about the discipline of "getting centered"—why nothing good ever comes from FOMO or fear, and how I train myself to sit on my hands until the setup is perfect. I break down my recent long positions in Chinese equities (betting on the sentiment pendulum swinging back) and why I am seeing massive opportunities in commodities like Glencore while everyone else is chasing US AI....

I’ve been working on a new project this week using the "Yutori Navigator" API. The original plan was to scrape Seeking Alpha articles for comment volume and upvotes to catch market sentiment, but I realized they guard their data too closely, so I switched to Reddit. I'm having much better luck there and have already found some interesting sentiment trends on stocks like Duolingo and...

People often ask what I’m actually building with AI all day. In this episode, I break down the 6 active projects I’m coding right now to automate my work and save money: The QuickBooks Killer: Replacing a $30/month subscription with a custom Python & Plaid script for automated tax reporting. Content Agent: Automatically converting podcast audio into a written Substack newsletter. Voice-First T...

I’ve been refining my process for longer-term holds, and the market just handed me 5 painful but valuable lessons. In this episode: Management Integrity: If they miss guidance, get out. Buy the Leader: Don't nurse the loser (NVO) when the winner (LLY) is running. Positioning: Be okay with half-size until the chart proves you right. Crowded Trades: Beware of "Value" stocks that are ac...

Is a subscription fee holding you back from a winning trade? In this episode, I break down why paying for premium market information is one of the best investments you can make. I discuss: Why I commit to 6–12 month subscriptions to test value. How paid info helps identify narrative breakdowns and ownership data. Real-world example: How I used paid research to successfully hedge with "story s...

After a brief hiatus, we are back to discuss the evolution of a modern trading workflow. In this episode, we cover the transition from standard spreadsheets to custom, AI-built Python tools—including a new voice-to-text trade logger and qualitative scanners based on "Rule Breaker" investing principles. We also dive deep into current market mechanics, blending old-school sentiment analysi...

I share with you some personal projects that i amdoing with artificial intelligence that I think you might find interest in.

I discuss my interaction with a younger Trader and how we are working on zooming out and maintaining proper perspective when developing new trading strategies and when reviewing trade results.

I talk about different tactics and strategies you can use when the market is busy building a little bit more on the last podcast.

We talk about size management, emotional management and also timeframe when the market gets busier.

When you are centered in what you’re doing there’s really never a decision you have to make the decision will be obvious and the pull will be natural.

In this conversation, Brad and Brent explore the concept of a trading edge, discussing how to identify it, recognize when it is lost, and the emotional aspects of trading. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and backtesting in maintaining a successful trading strategy, while also acknowledging the inevitable struggles traders face throughout their careers. Takeaways Defining your tradi...

In this episode of the mentorship podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges faced by traders, particularly focusing on impulsiveness, discipline, and the psychological aspects of trading. They explore the importance of having a structured trading strategy, the impact of behavioral conditioning, and the necessity of treating trading as a serious career. The conversation emphasizes the need for a pr...

Brent and I listen to Mike explain his strategy and then we go to work helping him make a few fixes that will help him align more to his intended outcome.

After a good day, I had a bad day and it was very preventable and there’s a lot of classic mistakes I made that others can learn from.

I share how I screwed up some trades in Chinese equities and what we can learn from them and then I pose a potential stupid news trade in oil and finally talk about maybe creating a Substack group. A reminder too on the mentorship podcast form that I want people to sign up for so we can enjoy learning from each other.

I briefly talk about some future plans for the podcast and then get into the importance of price action and how I use it.

I discuss a peculiar behavior I have when I put on positions and the rest of the podcast is about a mentorship podcast that i am going to have and I give directions to fill out a form on my website if you’re interested in the details.

This was a 25-minute chat I had with my wife about her observations of living with a trader and other topics that came up. You can also go to YouTube to see the video.

I describe my style to a friend, and I try to be as honest as possible.

I talk a little bit about the stats from this podcast and the demographics, which is interesting. I also cover some different ways we can engage with each other and ask for a little bit of audience feedback as well as talk about what a paid group would offer.

It’s all in the title

A continuation from the first podcast after I got cut off from a phone call.

This is a very wide ranging podcast where I get into a lot of different ways we can improve, and I share stories from my past, as well as things that inspired me to move the needle in my own development.