In this episode, Ben and Nick sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what trading actually is and why most people never make it.No scripts, no fake guru talk, no “easy signals.”Just two traders breaking down the mindset, discipline, and reality behind the markets, and why most traders don’t lose because they’re stupid… they lose because they can’t control themselves.We cover everything from current market conditions, risk management, AI hype stocks, trading psychology, and why cash is a position… to the deeper stuff nobody wants to admit like ego, emotional decision making, and how institutions really move price.If you’ve ever blown an account, overtraded, revenge traded, or felt like the market is “out to get you”… this one’s for you.Topics Covered:00:00 Market Overview and Current Trends02:53 Investment Strategies and Risk Management05:54 AI and Technology Stocks09:03 Trading Psychology and Discipline12:03 Cash as a Position in Trading14:58 Building a Trading Account27:53 Learning and Accountability in Trading29:52 The Complexity of Trading Signals32:51 Ego and Emotional Challenges in Trading36:01 Understanding Market Manipulation and Psychology39:53 The Simplicity of Effective Trading Strategies44:53 Gambling vs. Trading49:59 Institutional Influence and Market Dynamics54:59 Learning from Market Trends and Personal Experiences