306. Your Strategy Works - You Just Don’t w/ Andre Diaz

In this episode, I sit down with Miami-based trader Andre Diaz, and wow—his story is incredible! Andre takes us through his four-year adventure in live trading, sharing all the ups and downs along the way. He really driv Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/andre-diaz/ Key moments - [06:32] Understand that trading is about more than just knowing the markets; emotional control is crucial. - [11:17] Build a daily routine that includes trading, exercise, and other productive activities to maintain discipline. - [16:58] Use checklists and reminders to keep your daily tasks structured and avoid distractions. - [20:23] Prioritize your goals and be willing to make sacrifices to achieve them. - [22:12] Focus on high-probability setups rather than trying to catch every trade. - [30:21] Move your stop loss to break even once you reach a 1:1 risk-reward ratio to mitigate risk. - [31:40] Be aware of your trading intentions; only take trades that align with your trading plan. - [39:35] Recognize that your trading results are a reflection of the person you have become through your experiences. - [45:56] Appreciate your job as a stepping stone to gain financial freedom and time back. - [46:34] Use platforms like YouTube to document and share your trading journey for accountability and growth. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmOWKwqbWWA --- Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView — NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ PropFirmMatch - Find the right prop firm challenge — PropFirmMatch.com https://tradingnut.com/go/pfm/ --- More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by market & method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Free trade control & mindset app for active traders. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ --- Educational only - not financial advice. Risk: https://tradingnut.com/disclaimers/ Some links are affiliate partnerships.