Trading offers a lot of freedom. Is that a blessing or a curse? That depends on YOU. Here’s how traders can make the most of their flexibility. Tune in to learn to avoid the ‘I should be trading’ trap!When you’re first starting as a trader, it might feel like you need to be chained to your computer at all times. There’s so much to learn, so much studying to do…But once you figure out what works for you, it’s really just a lot of ‘rinse and repeat.’ In fact, as you advance in your trading career, you might even find that less is more. In today’s episode, Tim and Stephen discuss the importance of stepping away from your monitor every now and again — both for your own sanity and for the sake of your trading account. Follow our hosts on social media…Tim BohenTwitter: @tbohenInstagram: @tbohenStephen JohnsonTwitter: @Jonk87Instagram: @stephenjonk87

Change is just about the only thing you can count on in the stock market. That doesn’t mean it isn’t painful at times. Tim and Stephen offer some real talk on how traders can deal with a market shift without sacrificing their sanity or accounts. Don’t miss this! Hey, did you feel that? No, it wasn’t an earthquake. It was the market shifting.If you’ve been frustrated by the unpredictable mood of the market as of late, you’re not alone. Plenty of traders are feeling thrown off and uncertain of how to proceed in the face of recent market changes. Don’t have an emotional blow-up! In today’s episode, Stephen and Tim share valuable tips for dealing with market shifts, including some unexpected coping techniques. Are you ready?

Ready to make a trading game plan of your own? Using lessons learned from coaching football and playing poker, today’s guest Clutch has traded his way over the PDT. Listen and get inspired! In today’s episode, SteadyTrade co-hosts Kim Ann Curtin and Stephen Johnson have an extra-special guest: an up-and-coming trader who goes by Clutch.Clutch has done what many traders dream of but few have achieved. He started with a small account and traded his way over the PDT.*In case you’re not familiar with the term, “PDT” refers to the pattern day trader rule. It’s a rule that limits traders with accounts of $25,000 or less to just three day trades within a rolling five-day period. The rule is in place to help protect newbie traders from themselves. However, many traders find the PDT rule limiting and can’t wait to outgrow its restrictions. How’d Clutch do it?*Tim BohenTwitter: @tbohenInstagram: @tbohenStephen JohnsonTwitter: @Jonk87Instagram: @stephenjonk87Kim Ann CurtinTwitter: @kimanncurtinInstagram: @kimanncurtin

In this episode, co-hosts Kim Ann Curtin and Stephen Johnson close out a four-part series on the emotionally intelligent side of trading. Don’t miss the other episodes:Episode 214: What Really Works? Directionless Trading vs. Developing a StrategyEpisode 215: Addicted to Trading: Identify Your Demons Before You Hit Rock-BottomEp 217: Serious As a Heart Attack: How to Focus for Next-Level TradingIn today’s installment, Kim and Stephen explore an important topic: finding an edge in trading. Every trader wants an edge. But what they don’t understand is that it’s not just about finding your edge — it’s also about honing and maintaining it over time. After all, even the highest-quality knives need to be sharpened after a while.Meet Our SteadyTrade Hosts:Get to know Tim Bohen, Stephen Johnson, and Kim Ann Curtin.Follow our hosts on social media…Tim BohenTwitter: @tbohenInstagram: @tbohenStephen JohnsonTwitter: @Jonk87Instagram: @stephenjonk87Kim Ann CurtinTwitter: @kimanncurtinInstagram: @kimanncurtin

Four times the pleasure — today’s episode is a series of mini-episodes focused on hot trading themes! The challenge? Keep each topic to five minutes. What do you think … Can co-host Tim Bohen stick to just five minutes per subject without running over? Stephen Johnson has his doubts, and Kim Ann Curtin isn’t around this week to keep things on topic.Don’t make a drinking game of it … The SteadyTrade Podcast is NOT responsible if you need your stomach pumped! Don’t miss these four hot trading themes.

There comes a time when every trader must put down their YOLO hat and ask themselves: am I ready for next-level trading? This week hosts Kim Ann Curtin and Stephen Johnson are back with part three of their four-part series on common trading mistakes. It’s great to have enthusiasm. If you’re not passionate about what you do, you won’t last very long. But there’s a difference between passion and recklessness. Kim and Stephen journey through the challenges all traders face when they realize trading’s not as easy as they thought.Find out how to overcome harsh trading truths and breakthrough to next-level trading. Follow our hosts on social media…Tim BohenTwitter: @tbohenInstagram: @tbohenStephen JohnsonTwitter: @Jonk87Instagram: @stephenjonk87Kim Ann CurtinTwitter: @kimanncurtinInstagram: @kimanncurtin

Most newbie traders enter the game hoping to make a quick buck, but do they have what it takes to build trading longevity?This week, hosts Tim Bohen and Stephen Johnson tackle a topic that’s hard for most people to accept — how much hard work it takes to succeed. Some trading ‘gurus’ want to make trading look easy. So when you’re new and don’t know better, you might mistake quick gains for real skills. If you keep trading, you’ll learn the truth... Successful long-term trading takes dedication. You have to show up every day. No exceptions.Tune in to this week’s episode to find out how to bring your A-game to trading every single day!Follow our hosts on social media…Tim BohenTwitter: @tbohenInstagram: @tbohenStephen JohnsonTwitter: @Jonk87Instagram: @stephenjonk87Kim Ann CurtinTwitter: @kimanncurtinInstagram: @kimanncurtin

There’s something many newbie and veteran traders have in common — they’re addicted to trading. It’s all too easy to fall into the trap.Hosts Kim Ann Curtin and Stephen Johnson continue with part two of their four-part series on common trading errors. This episode gets into what happens when we lose discipline and fall into overtrading. Look, trading’s fun … It’s easy to get addicted to trading. But sometimes we regret it afterward.We can start the day with the best intentions, all the confidence in the world, and the experience to know better … But if we’re not careful, we can still wind up chasing a trade. Tune in to this week’s episode to find out why it happens and how to take back control of your trades. Follow our hosts on social media…Tim BohenTwitter: @tbohenInstagram: @tbohenStephen JohnsonTwitter: @Jonk87Instagram: @stephenjonk87Kim Ann CurtinTwitter: @kimanncurtinInstagram: @kimanncurtin

Can you succeed as a trader without developing a strategy? Hosts Kim Ann Curtin and Stephen Johnson start a four-part series to address common trading errors. In this episode, it’s all about approach. Some newbie traders start out trigger-happy. They hope their instincts will be enough to succeed in trading right from the start. Stephen admits he was like that.Others are gun-shy … They study a lot and still don’t feel like they have enough knowledge. But if they don’t make trades, they can’t build good instincts for the market. Kim feels this way about her own trading habits.No matter where you fall on this spectrum, tune in to the episode to learn how to break the habit of directionless trading. Start developing a strategy that works for you. Follow our hosts on social media…Tim BohenTwitter: @tbohenInstagram: @tbohenStephen JohnsonTwitter: @Jonk87Instagram: @stephenjonk87Kim Ann CurtinTwitter: @kimanncurtinInstagram: @kimanncurtin

Some traders don’t realize how important paper trading is until it’s too late.Hosts Kim Ann Curtin, Stephen Johnson, and Tim Bohen want to make sure you’re not one of them. They know your hard-earned money is precious. You trade to make more tendies, not to lose the ones you already have. And you hustle to squeeze trading time into your busy schedule and study up on top strategies. But even after you put in the screen time, study time, and cold hard cash … success isn’t guaranteed. This week’s episode focuses on a crucial step that a lot of traders skip: paper trading. Find out how this underappreciated art form can fast-track your learning and save your account at the same time. Follow our hosts on social media…Tim BohenTwitter: @tbohenInstagram: @tbohenStephen JohnsonTwitter: @Jonk87Instagram: @stephenjonk87Kim Ann CurtinTwitter: @kimanncurtinInstagram: @kimanncurtin