306: From Zero To Professional Trader | Trader Success Story - Michael Toma

From Zero To Professional Trader | Trader Success Story

In episode 306 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with full-time professional trader Michael Toma. While we've been working together for almost 2 years, it's the first time he reveals his trader success story and the obstacles he faces publicly.

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Topics Covered In This Episode

• 0:15 Introduction
• 0:37 Who is Michael Toma and what he does
• 1:18 How was Michael's life before getting involved with trading
• 2:25 How Michael got into trading
• 4:10 How Michael overcame some of his most difficult times in trading
• 7:26 How was the learning process for Michael
• 9:05 What were some obstacles that Michael faced when developing as a trader
• 12:04 Why Michael explored other businesses at the same time as growing his trading
• 13:47 How Michael adapted his mindset to become a great trader
• 15:27 What is Michael's trading style
• 17:42 How can you scale your trading fulltime
• 19:29 How Michael manages his time between his multiple business ventures
• 23:46 What Michael thinks of algorithmic trading
• 25:58 How old was Michael when he started trading
• 26:38 What are some principles that never change in the market
• 28:41 Michael thoughts in using AI (Artificial Intelligence) in trading
• 32:02 Can you trade while having a good job and sustainable income?
• 35:15 How has Michael trading style changed over the years
• 38:42 What timeframe Michael use to trade and manage risk
• 40:29 How Michal has tackled his behavioral challenges
• 43:17 How Michael kept persevering to become a successful trader
• 46:09 What motivated Michael to keep growing as a trader
• 47:55 What Michael thinks of trader funding programs (online prop firms)
• 50:37 Where to find Michael Toma
• and much more

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How To Find Michael Toma?

• email: michael@michaeltoma.org/

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