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533: From IT Career To Trading For A Living - Thor Young
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In episode 533 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Thor Young — a former IT professional who transitioned into full-time trading after seeking a more flexible lifestyle. Thor shares his path from struggling beginner to consistent trader, revealing how he built his own Camarilla-based trading system and mastered his mindset. The conversation digs into trading psychology, accountability, and building a process that actually fits your personality and lifestyle.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
>> Get your copy of Thor's book: Complete Day Trading System
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:55 Who is Thor Young?
- 02:39 Why he left IT and what reshaped his goals
- 03:41 The early struggles: two years of "stopping the bleeding"
- 05:38 The turning point: mastering trading psychology
- 07:48 Mentorship, mindset, and performance coaching with Dr. V
- 09:19 Thor's trading style: range-based, Camarilla pivot system
- 11:45 Behind the system: learning from market makers and algos
- 14:13 Reliability of his pivot system
- 16:11 The key to consistency: accountability and following your own SOP
- 18:18 When Thor realized his approach needed a total reset
- 19:55 Why he prefers bigger targets over high-frequency scalping
- 23:11 Understanding range, value, and institutional order flow
- 26:33 Where to find Thor Young (links below)
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:
- Desire To TRADE Academy
- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
-
- 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 Thor Young- Instagram: @thoryoungbbt
- x/Twitter: @ThorYoung
- Book: Complete Day Trading System
What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
547 episodes
533: From IT Career To Trading For A Living - Thor Young
Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders
Manage episode 518677332 series 113019
In episode 533 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Thor Young — a former IT professional who transitioned into full-time trading after seeking a more flexible lifestyle. Thor shares his path from struggling beginner to consistent trader, revealing how he built his own Camarilla-based trading system and mastered his mindset. The conversation digs into trading psychology, accountability, and building a process that actually fits your personality and lifestyle.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
>> Get your copy of Thor's book: Complete Day Trading System
Topics Covered In This Episode- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:55 Who is Thor Young?
- 02:39 Why he left IT and what reshaped his goals
- 03:41 The early struggles: two years of "stopping the bleeding"
- 05:38 The turning point: mastering trading psychology
- 07:48 Mentorship, mindset, and performance coaching with Dr. V
- 09:19 Thor's trading style: range-based, Camarilla pivot system
- 11:45 Behind the system: learning from market makers and algos
- 14:13 Reliability of his pivot system
- 16:11 The key to consistency: accountability and following your own SOP
- 18:18 When Thor realized his approach needed a total reset
- 19:55 Why he prefers bigger targets over high-frequency scalping
- 23:11 Understanding range, value, and institutional order flow
- 26:33 Where to find Thor Young (links below)
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:
- Desire To TRADE Academy
- Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete)
-
- 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 Thor Young- Instagram: @thoryoungbbt
- x/Twitter: @ThorYoung
- Book: Complete Day Trading System
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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