The Traders Podcast with Rob Booker

Welcome to The Traders Podcast, Episode 262. In this show your host Rob Booker talks about the notion of traders being their own worst enemies. Rob was recently asked how to know if his trading system is simply going through a temporary rough period versus when it's time to call it quits on that system. Rob also spends some time discussing James Altucher as an example of a person with a quiet, understated confidence about his own abilities. Rob also invites any listeners who live in Paris, France, to e-mail or leave a comment, that he might meet you this week. Thanks for listening. Links from this episode: Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

In Episode 261 of The Traders Podcast, your host Rob Booker kicks off the show by giving his thoughts on the popular HBO series "Games of Thrones." Then Rob moves in to the theme of this episode, which is: Could One Learn to Trade in a Vacuum? Next Rob cites a Zen Buddhism scripture to frame this discussion, and as you might expect, Jason replies with analogies involving Pop-Tarts and IKEA instructions. Naturally, all of this leads back to a story about Bridget, who was infamously one of Rob's unrequited loves from high school. Join us! We think you'll like it!   Links from this episode: Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

Your host Rob Booker opens Episode 260 of The Traders Podcast by discussing a hot-button current events topic about a rescued POW. This leads to Rob asking what is our obligation — as a community of fellow traders — toward other traders who don't do well. Rob talks about the benefit (or lack thereof) of piling more negativity on top of a trader who already suffers from regrets. Instead, in this episode, you'll hear Rob give a prescription for more positivity. He also says trading mistakes are never about trading. And Rob poses a question at the end of this episode that we'd like to hear your comments on: Can someone learn to trade in absolute silence (or in a vacuum — without any outside guidance)? Let us know in the comments, please. Thanks for listening. Links from this episode: The Man Behind the Mic — Jason Pyles Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

Episode 259 is a rather unusual Traders Podcast, because your host Rob Booker and the producer Jason Pyles share some personal anecdotes concerning what they learned during their two years of missionary service in Italy and Tucson, Arizona, respectively. Rob says that a lot of what he knows about being a good trader comes from lessons he's learned while knocking on people's doors in Italy. For instance, Rob talks about how all the rejection he faced as a missionary informs his trading career. All of this and more in Episode 259 of The Traders Podcast. Join us! And thanks for listening. Links from this episode: The Man Behind the Mic — Jason Pyles Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

In Episode 258, your host Rob Booker begins by discussing a New York Times article about Justin Zormelo, a private adviser in advanced analytics for NBA players. Rob uses this as a topical springboard to address having too much information versus having too little (for trading). Next Rob talks about Google's self-driving cars, which leads to some brief thoughts about trading robots that have no human intervention. Next we move in to our listener feedback, with an e-mail from Calvin who asks if it's illegal to trade with an off-shore broker. Then Scott asks about brokers, the MT4 Platform and the Asian Session. Scott also asks Jason if he has started trading yet, and he inquires whether Rob and Jason are religious, which leads to an inevitable discussion about whether God helps traders! You don't want to miss this one! Thanks for listening to The Traders Podcast. Links from this episode: The Man Behind the Mic — Jason Pyles Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

Episode 257 of The Traders Podcast begins with your host Rob Booker talking to Jason the producer about his recent interview with FXTC Magazine titled The Man Behind the Mic — Jason Pyles. But the theme of this episode is "How to Get Everything You Want (and Feel Good About It)." So, if you're a trader who wants to make money — and keep it, then this episode is a must-listen! Links from this episode: The Man Behind the Mic — Jason Pyles Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

Welcome to Episode 256 of The Traders Podcast. This show begins with Rob discussing how the bank Credit Suisse pled guilty to "criminal wrong-doing" in a felony case. This leads Rob to a rant where he asks why everything is broken in the U.S. government, and yet it's still hungry for more. Then we open the Mailbag again! The first few comments come from Ryan, Simon, Sean from Atlanta and Daljit in response to Jason's question about gratitude versus ingratitude, satisfied versus dissatisfied. And then we move into some spicier comments from the likes of the infamous Brian F., as well as from our friend, James. It's a rip-roarin' good time. Thanks for writing to us, and thanks for listening to The Traders Podcast. Links from this episode: Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

In Episode 255 of The Traders Podcast, your host Rob Booker starts off by discussing hypocrisy. Next Rob talks about AT&T's plans to acquire DirecTV in a $48 billion merger. Then Rob's little boy, Isaac, makes an impromptu, surprise appearance on the show. And Rob concludes with a discussion about whether it's possible to get too big. Thanks for listening to The Traders Podcast. We're glad you've joined us. Links from this episode: Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

In Episode 254 your host Rob Booker discusses his results with advertising through Facebook. Next Rob talks about a New York Times article about "telling off the CEO." Then that leads to Rob posing a question about where we can turn for corrective advice and feedback about our trading. And finally Rob concludes with a news story that gets him all fired up! Good times. Subscribe and join us! Links from this episode: Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

Welcome to The Traders Podcast, Episode 253. During this show, your host Rob Booker talks about whether it's better to burn out or fade away (or neither). This show begins with a quick anecdote about Jason taking his mother to Las Vegas for Mother's Day. And Rob reads a New York Times article about a young woman who produces bras that are suitable for girls ages 11 to 15. Rob and Jason also spend time talking about success and how traders perceive success and the pursuit of obtaining it. We think you'll dig it. Thanks for listening. Links from this episode: Trifecta 2 Course Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

Hi, and welcome to Episode 252 of The Traders Podcast featuring your host, Rob Booker. This show begins with Rob asking whether hedge funds should be treated like everyone else, which leads to a conversation about fairness and whether such an idea is ever possible. Rob discusses an article from the New York Times about David Einhorn and his desire to keep his trades secret. Rob says we all seem to have this air of secrecy... Next Rob talks about the acquisition of the Tumblr blogging platform and how it's been a big miss for Yahoo. Also in this episode, Rob officially proves, once and for all, that he's clairvoyant with his Twitter / Amazon prophecies! Note: Shockingly, there are no photographs online of Green's Donuts of Wheeling, West Virginia. Sorry. Links from this episode: Trifecta 2 Course Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

Hi, and welcome to Episode 251 of The Traders Podcast featuring your host, Rob Booker. This is an audio show, but if you'd prefer, you can watch the video version below. This show begins with an e-mail from Javier, who talks about the PFG Best settlement. (And special thanks to Javier for taking so much time to leave us an iTunes review.) Next Rob answers a trading question from Dave of Columbus, Ohio, about automated trading systems. Next Rob talks about the Twitter problem. Rob and Jason discuss whether they think Twitter has a business model that works and will still be around in the future. Jason also plays a little clip about currency exchange from the TV show "The Office," starring Steve Carell. Then Jason poses a question about satisfied versus dissatisfied and grateful versus ambitious. Stick around after the show, because Rob talks about his Trifecta 2 Course. Thanks for listening (or watching). Links from this episode: Trifecta 2 Course Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

Welcome to Episode 250 of The Traders Podcast. In this show your host Rob Booker talks about Yahoo's chief executive officer announcing that Yahoo is commissioning two original TV-length comedy series. This leads Rob to make predictions about the future of Netflix and Amazon. Next Rob talks about how traders are often told (incorrectly) not to try to branch out into something new. Rob also talks about some trading-related news regarding FXDD, which he calls the Yahoo of currency trading. Also in this episode, you'll hear Rob explain why it's not enough to merely do what you're supposed to be doing, anymore. Rob talks about the importance of being innovative as an individual trader. All of this and more in this episode of The Traders Podcast. Thanks for listening. Note: Episode 250 was also recorded as a video, so you can view the video version below. Links from this episode: Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

In Episode 249, your host Rob Booker wraps up his three-part "You Can't Do This" series. I think we all suspected there was going to be some kind of twist to these past couple of episodes, and it turns out — we were right. Rob talks about the prevalence of naysayers and the remarkable success rate of traders. Rob spends some time during this episode responding to blogger James Altucher, who has some dismal thoughts about the prospects of trading. Be sure to listen! Links from this episode: Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com

In Episode 248, your host Rob Booker reads about insider trading in the New York Times pertaining to a U.S. attorney in Manhattan who has 80 convictions without a single defeat. Rob wonders if there's a different way to remove the incentive from the greediness of insider trading. And Rob asks the listeners if they trade solely for the money or if trading just a game. Rob also wonders what the true incentive is for superior performance over time. All these questions make Rob wonder about the next financial apocalypse. And Rob wraps up by spending more time talking about why you can't trade for a living. Does Rob have a method to his madness or just madness? Keep listening and find out! Links from this episode: Rob Booker.com RobBooker.com/mail Call and leave us a voice mail: (801) 382-8789 Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast TFL365.com E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com Trader Interviews.com