Perception vs. Reality in Trading with Akil Stokes

<p>Hollywood has given many would-be traders a warped perception of what it actually means to be a trader. The truth is, trading isn’t a get rich quick scheme so much as a skill that needs to be developed. Akil Stokes is a trading coach and co-founder of Tier One Trading. He joins Dan this week to debunk some of the myths around trading.</p><p>Akil also takes time to break down Forex trading and discusses why trading psychology is the most important piece when it comes to making successful trades. Listen to the episode for advice on creating the systems you need to be successful.</p><ul><li>(03:44) - Market Reaction</li><li>(07:19) - Interview with Akil Stokes</li><li>(13:56) - Consistency</li><li>(16:15) - The importance of trading psychology</li><li>(18:07) - Reality vs. perception</li><li>(22:34) - Small clues</li><li>(24:42) - Execute the play</li><li>(29:03) - Stop &amp; go traffic</li><li>(33:28) - Preparing for when things get better</li><li>(40:00) - Tier One Trading</li></ul><br/><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/akil-stokes-82411118/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Akil Stokes</a> is an investor, Forex trader, trading coach, and host of<a href="https://tieronetrading.com/the-trading-coach-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Trading Coach Podcast</a>. Additionally, he is the co-founder of<a href="https://tieronetrading.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Tier One Trading</a> which was featured in Forbes as one of the leading innovators in trading education. He's been an author/contributor to Entrepreneur and FX Trader Magazine and is also a Track &amp; Field Coach at Millersville University. As a proud husband and father of two, his drive is purpose, providing value to the world, and leaving a legacy.</p><p>Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by <a href="https://www.topsteptrader.com/?utm_source=limitup_podcast&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=ongoing_limitup_to_tst&amp;utm_content=limitup_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer"