057: Transforming Traders Through Their Beliefs - Dr. Van Tharp

Van Tharp: Transforming Traders Through Their Beliefs Show notes: www.desiretotrade.com/van-tharp/ In episode 57 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview Dr. Van Tharp, a very well-known leader of the trading industry. From the start, Dr. Van Tharp has, very similar to me, a desire to have an impact. That is something I admire a lot. During the interview, Dr. Van Tharp asked me about my own beliefs and we went through the "belief examiner" process, which has been very interesting for me. This has been a key elements for traders' transformations. Trading mistakes are an important part of this interview. Dr. Tharp says traders should aim for 100 trades with a 95% compliance to their rules.     Topics Covered - Dr. Van Tharp How Van Tharp has transformed traders What is a successful trader How beliefs influence all traders You always trade your beliefs. The market is only a representation that we interpret based on what we think. No belief is 100% useful, they are only useful in a context. Keys to reach a higher level in trading The "belief examiner" process Position sizing strategies You should write down your rules and track when you don't respect them Looking at what your mistakes cost you. And much more! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!