In the world of automated trading, drawdowns are not a failure—they are part of the system. This podcast explores how professional traders distinguish themselves from amateurs by designing systems to survive inevitable losing periods rather than trying to avoid them completely. We dive deep into why professionals obsess over the depth and duration of the equity curve rather than just total profits, and why keeping drawdowns low is mathematically superior to chasing high-risk returns. Tune in to learn why staying in the game matters more than growing fast.