Guest:
Tom Canfield
Independent Trader
Record Date: 9/25/18
httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7-QTLNLJuc&t=1s
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Topics:
- The Bumpy Road to Becoming a Full Time Trader
- Finding a Strategy That Fits Your Personality
- Recognizing Times When You Shouldn’t be Trading
- Managing Yourself
- Revenge Trading & How to Deal with Big Losses
Rapid Fire:
Q. What Trader has influenced your life the most and why?
A. Pat Walker
Q. What was one of the hardest things you’ve had to overcome in trading?
A. Handling big losses & big successes
Q. How has your trading process evolved over the years?
A. It’s gotten a lot more efficient
Q. What is one attribute that you believe every trader should have?
A. Resilient
Q. Favorite Book About Trading?
A. Reminiscence of a Stock Operator
Q. Favorite Movie or TV Show About Trading?
A. Wall Street
Q. What’s the best advice you’ve received about Trading?
A. Believe in what you see and not what you believe
Q. If you can give a piece of advice to the younger you, what would it be?
A. Slow down. Don’t set goals and be way more forgiving of yourself
Q. Favorite thing to do when not trading?
A. Watch his kids play hockey
Tom Canfield’s Resources:
If you enjoy this interview with Tom & the topics discussed — be sure to listen to these other episodes with Ben BLB & Merritt Black.
Context Is King – Merritt Black
Systematic Trading – Nick Radge
