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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 31 MIN

525: How To Actually Become A Profitable Trader - Ali Crooks

from Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

How To Actually Become A Profitable Trader In episode 525 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with pro trader and coach Ali Crooks to unpack what it really takes to become a consistently profitable trader. They cover the mindset, journaling practices, and accountability systems that separate the 20% who succeed from the 80% who don't. If you want to understand the habits that actually keep traders disciplined and profitable, this one is worth watching start to finish. >> In-Depth Trading Journal Analytics Walkthrough >> Book: Prop Trading Secrets The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:38 What's new with Ali Crooks 03:11 Handling subpar trading years & mindset shifts 05:06 How to know if your trades are good enough 09:11 The role of journaling and performance reviews 13:55 How to journal effectively (pre, during, post trade) 15:29 Accountability, awareness, and discipline tracking 17:55 Identity in trading: "losing trader" vs. "flawless executor" 21:54 Why drawdowns matter & what they reveal 25:05 Avoiding the trap of dropping good habits after success 26:53 Ali's long-term goals and scaling his fund 29:04 Where to find Ali & closing advice What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Ali Crooks www.traderssupportclub.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

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