As a day trader, you should not get your mentality and mindset mixed up with those of a long-term investor.

Most day traders typically stick with shorter time frames, but when breaking news is announced that is slightly related to the market an inexperienced day trader is taking part in, a shift in mindset takes place and it typically throws them off the rails.

The following podcast is a discussion on the mindset a day trader should have and how to not misinterpret specific trends as a short term trader.