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. Watch more videos featuring Michael Toma The article where Michael Toma gets featured Watch the video interview here Topics Covered In This Episode 0:15 Introduction0:37 Who is Michael Toma and what he does1:18 How was Michael's life before getting involved with trading2:25 How Michael got into trading4:10 How Michael overcame some of his most difficult times in trading7:26 How was the learning process for Michael9:05 What were some obstacles that Michael faced when developing as a trader12:04 Why Michael explored other businesses at the same time as growing his trading13:47 How Michael adapted his mindset to become a great trader15:27 What is Michael's trading style17:42 How can you scale your trading fulltime19:29 How Michael manages his time between his multiple business ventures23:46 What Michael thinks of algorithmic trading25:58 How old was Michael when he started trading26:38 What are some principles that never change in the market28:41 Michael thoughts in using AI (Artificial Intelligence) in trading32:02 Can you trade while having a good job and sustainable income?35:15 How has Michael trading style changed over the years38:42 What timeframe Michael use to trade and manage risk40:29 How Michal has tackled his behavioral challenges43:17 How Michael kept persevering to become a successful trader46:09 What motivated Michael to keep growing as a trader47:55 What Michael thinks of trader funding programs (online prop firms)50:37 Where to find Michael Tomaand 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! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!)Complete Price Action Strategy ChecklistOne-Page Trading Plan (free template)Recommended brokers: Pepperstone (use our link to get a special bonus)AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!)Subscribe via StitcherSubscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Michael Toma? email: [e-mail]/ What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!