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Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners community https://skool.com/trading Inside you'll find: The complete Momentum Trading courseLive Q&A sessionsChart discussions and feedbackA community learning the same rules-based process 🎥 Watch the visual lesson: https://youtu.be/QwPAh9EI2Wg Breakouts often feel safest after price has already moved away from support. In this episode: Why breakouts create urgencyConfirmation vs locationWhy uncertainty is unavoidableShopify and Microsoft examplesWhy better entries can feel uncomfortableWhy breakout backtests can create another opportunity Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners community https://skool.com/trading Inside you'll find: The complete Momentum Trading courseLive Q&A sessionsChart discussions and feedbackA community learning the same rules-based process 🎥 Watch the visual lesson: https://youtu.be/LixoK_U3EgQ A large percentage decline doesn't automatically mean a bullish trend has failed. Use four questions: What happened before the pullback?Is higher-timeframe structure still bullish?Where could meaningful support appear?What would tell us the thesis is weakening? Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners community https://skool.com/trading Inside you'll find: The complete Momentum Trading courseLive Q&A sessionsChart discussions and feedbackA community learning the same rules-based process 🎥 Watch the visual lesson: https://youtu.be/_CBcyHBBEb0 A bullish stock isn't automatically a good buy. In this episode: Why location mattersSupport vs resistanceWhy support and resistance are zonesHow previous resistance can become supportWhy chasing can create difficult positionsWhy “I like the stock” and “I like the entry” are different decisionsWhy doing nothing is sometimes the correct decisionSend me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners community https://skool.com/trading Inside you'll find: The complete Momentum Trading courseLive Q&A sessionsChart discussions and feedbackA community learning the same rules-based process 🎥 Watch the visual lesson: https://youtu.be/ENYCTBs8aqc Market structure gives us a simple way to determine whether a stock is actually progressing higher or lower. In this episode: Higher highs and higher lowsLower highs and lower lowsWhy pullbacks don't automatically break a trendThe basic idea behind CHOCHWhy timeframe mattersWicks vs closesWhy meaningful swing points matter more than individual candles Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners community https://skool.com/trading Inside you'll find: The complete Momentum Trading courseLive Q&A sessionsChart discussions and feedbackA community learning the same rules-based process 🎥  Watch the visual lesson: https://youtu.be/FdtVXdQjnOw When you first open a chart, where should you actually begin? For most beginners, the answer is not more indicators. In Episode 2 of the Start Here season, we walk through the order I use when analyzing a new stock: Why I zoom out before making any decisionsHow Monthly and Weekly charts provide contextThe basic role of market structureWhy support and resistance create the mapWhen I move down to the Daily and 4-hour chartsWhy indicators come after the chart itself makes senseThe goal is to make chart analysis feel more structured and less overwhelming. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners community 📈 https://skool.com/trading Inside you'll find: The complete Momentum Trading courseLive Q&A sessionsChart discussions and feedbackA community learning the same rules-based trading process If you're new to trading, it can feel like you need to learn everything at once. Day trading. Options. Indicators. Patterns. Breakouts. Risk management. But before any of that, it helps to decide what kind of trading actually fits your life. In the first episode of the Start Here season, we cover: Why I prefer swing and momentum trading for beginnersWhy trading does not have to mean watching charts all dayHow higher timeframes can simplify the processWhy trading is about probabilities rather than perfect predictionsThe basic Analyze → Plan → Execute → Manage frameworkWhy doing nothing can sometimes be the correct trading decisionWhat we'll build throughout the rest of the Start Here seasonIf you're new to the podcast, listen to this season in order. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Momentum Trading Alliance is now open.  If you’d like to build a more structured swing and momentum trading process, book a strategy call here: 👉 https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call Getting into a trade is only the beginning. Once you own the position, a new set of decisions starts: Do you hold? Add? Reduce? Exit? And how do you know whether the chart has actually changed—or you're simply reacting emotionally to normal volatility? In the final episode of Season 5, we bring together the major lessons from the season and build a simple process for managing a trade after the entry. In this episode, we cover:  Why your Trading Avatar should determine how you manage the position  Why the controlling timeframe matters more than short-term noise  The four decisions after an entry: Hold, Add, Reduce, Exit Why your first entry doesn't need to be perfect How position size can affect your ability to remain objective  Why being red or green isn't a trading signal How to determine whether the original thesis has actually been invalidated  Why a winning trade can still involve a bad process—and a losing trade can still involve a good one  A simple step-by-step process for deciding what to do as the chart develops  One of the biggest mistakes traders can make is changing the plan based on how the position makes them feel. A short-term pullback doesn't automatically mean a higher-timeframe thesis has failed. And a profitable position doesn't automatically mean it's time to sell. The goal is to return to the plan, evaluate the evidence, and make a decision that matches the type of trade you intended to take. A Simple Post-Entry Process After entering a trade:  Identify your Trading Avatar Return to the controlling timeframe Ask whether your original thesis still exists  Determine where price is relative to support and resistance Decide whether to Hold, Add, Reduce, or Exit Ask whether you're responding to new information or emotion You can't remove uncertainty from trading. The goal is to have a process for responding to it. Momentum Trading Alliance Applications Are Open If you've listened through Season 5 and understand many of these ideas but still feel like you need help applying them to your own charts and building a complete process, that's exactly what we work on inside Momentum Trading Alliance. Applications for the next MTA cohort are currently open and close later this week. If you're curious about MTA but aren't sure whether you're ready or whether it's the right fit, that's what the strategy call is for. We can talk about where you are now, what you've been struggling with, and what you're trying to accomplish with your trading. 👉 Book a Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call Key Takeaway Entering the trade gives you a position. How you manage it determines whether you're actually following a strategy. Know what type of trader owns the position, know which timeframe controls it, control your size, define what would invalidate the thesis, and have a reason behind every decision to Hold, Add, Reduce, or Exit. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Momentum Trading Alliance is now open.  If you’d like to build a more structured swing and momentum trading process, book a strategy call here: 👉 https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call A good entry matters, but getting into the trade is only the beginning. Once you own the position, the chart keeps developing, and you still need a process for deciding what comes next. In this episode, we look at the decisions that happen after the entry and how having a structured plan can make trade management clearer. We cover:  Why buying near support instead of chasing resistance can improve the starting point of a trade  How your Trading Avatar helps define the type of trade you're taking  The four decisions that come after an entry: Hold, Add, Reduce, Exit Why position size, timeframe, and invalidation should be planned before emotions take over  Common execution traps that can pull you away from your original plan  Why hindsight makes trading education look easier than real-time decision-making  How the new Momentum Trading Lab will help us practice decisions while charts are still developing  I also explain more about Momentum Trading Alliance (MTA), why I created the mentorship, and who it may be a good fit for. MTA is designed for traders who want a more structured swing and momentum trading process—not an alert service telling you what stock to buy. The goal is to help you build a process you can eventually apply independently. Momentum Trading Alliance Applications Are Open Applications are currently open for the next MTA cohort. If you'd like to see whether the mentorship could be a good fit for where you are with your trading, you can book a strategy call using the link below. 👉 Book a Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call We'll talk about where you are right now, what you're struggling with, what you'd like to improve, and whether MTA makes sense for you. Key Takeaway The entry gets you into the trade. The process tells you what to do next. A complete trading plan goes beyond finding a good entry. It also helps you decide when to hold, add, reduce, or exit as the chart develops. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Momentum Trading Alliance is now open.  If you’d like to build a more structured swing and momentum trading process, book a strategy call here: 👉 https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call Making money on a trade doesn’t automatically mean you made a good decision. And losing money doesn’t automatically mean you made a bad one. Trading is based on probabilities, which means a strong setup can fail and a poor decision can still get rewarded. In this episode, we look at why it’s important to separate process from outcome when reviewing your trades. 📈 Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners Community Inside the community you'll find:  A complete beginner-friendly trading course  Weekly live Q&A calls  Lessons on market structure, support and resistance, confluence, Trading Avatars, execution, and more 👉 https://skool.com/trading We cover:  The four combinations of good/bad process and good/bad outcomes Why profitable trades can sometimes reinforce dangerous habits  How a losing trade can still be an example of excellent execution  Why chasing resistance, oversizing, or ignoring invalidation isn't justified just because the trade worked  How your Trading Avatar helps define what good execution actually looks like  Why luck and skill can look very similar over a small number of trades  A simple framework for reviewing your trades without letting hindsight take over One of the most useful questions to ask after a trade is: Would I repeat this process under the same conditions, without knowing what happened next? The goal isn't to stop caring about results. Results matter. But one profitable or losing trade shouldn't be the full judgment of the decision. Over time, the objective is to build a process that deserves to be repeated. Key Takeaway A winning trade can still be a bad trade, and a losing trade can still be a good trade. Review both the outcome and the quality of your execution. Over a large enough sample of trades, improving the decisions you can control is what matters most. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Momentum Trading Alliance is now open.  If you’d like to build a more structured swing and momentum trading process, book a strategy call here: 👉 https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call Conviction is an important part of trading. It helps you take action, stay patient during normal volatility, and stick with a valid thesis when the chart is behaving as expected. But conviction becomes dangerous when it starts replacing your rules. 📈 Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners Community Inside the community you'll find:  A complete beginner-friendly trading course  Weekly live Q&A sessions  Lessons on market structure, support and resistance, confluence, Trading Avatars, and execution 👉 https://skool.com/trading In this episode, we explore the difference between healthy conviction and certainty, why high conviction often leads traders to oversize positions, chase poor entries, ignore invalidation, and become emotionally attached to a trade. You'll learn how to stay confident in your analysis while still respecting risk management and allowing the chart—not your emotions—to guide your decisions.  In this episode, we cover:  Why conviction is not the same as certainty  How conviction can distort position sizing  Why a great company can still be a poor trade at the wrong price  How conviction influences Trading Avatar behaviors  The danger of confirmation bias  Why traders often move their invalidation after entering  Looking at portfolio risk instead of individual positions  Building conviction from evidence instead of emotion  A practical high-conviction checklist to review before increasing a position The goal isn't to trade with less confidence. It's to build disciplined confidence—confidence that's supported by market structure, support and resistance, confluence, and clear risk management.  Key Takeaway High conviction should support your process—not replace it. A strong thesis can justify taking a trade. It should never justify:  Ignoring support and resistance  Oversizing a position  Moving your invalidation  Averaging down emotionally  Holding simply because you believe the story Remember: Your Trading Avatar gives you the plan. Your execution determines whether you actually follow it. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Momentum Trading Alliance is now open. If you’d like to build a more structured swing and momentum trading process, book a strategy call here: 👉 https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call Most traders think the hard decisions happen after they enter a trade. But in reality, the quality of those decisions is usually determined before they ever press the buy button. In this episode, we explore why clear trading rules are one of the most overlooked parts of successful trading—and how defining your plan before entering can help you avoid emotional decision-making later. You'll learn how to build rules that match your Trading Avatar, define your controlling timeframe, manage positions consistently, and evaluate your execution without letting profits and losses distort your thinking. In this episode, we cover:  Why most trading rules are too vague  How your Trading Avatar shapes every trading decision  Choosing the correct controlling timeframe  What should be true before you buy  Planning how you'll hold, add, reduce, or exit  Why you shouldn't rewrite your rules mid-trade  Separating process from outcome  How to build a simple, repeatable trading plan The goal isn't to predict every move. It's to create a process that's clear enough to follow—even when emotions are trying to pull you away from it. 📈 Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners Community Inside the community you'll find:  A complete beginner-friendly trading course  Weekly live Q&A sessions  Lessons on market structure, support and resistance, confluence, Trading Avatars, and execution 👉 https://skool.com/trading Key Takeaway The best time to make important trading decisions is before you're emotionally invested in the trade. Define your:  Trading Avatar  Controlling timeframe  Entry requirements  Position size  Rules for adding  Profit-taking plan  Invalidation level Then let your plan guide your execution—not your emotions. Your Trading Avatar gives you the plan. Your execution determines whether you actually follow it. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Momentum Trading Alliance is now open. If you’d like to build a more structured swing and momentum trading process, book a strategy call here: 👉 https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call Many traders spend a lot of time looking for the perfect entry. But one decision that can quietly make every later decision more difficult is going all in too early. In this episode, we explore why committing your full intended position on the first entry can increase emotional pressure, reduce flexibility, and make it harder to follow your trading plan. You'll learn why a controlled starter position can help you stay objective, preserve capital, and give the chart time to develop before committing more. In this episode, we cover:  Why traders feel the need to go all in  How position size changes your emotions  Why oversized positions lead to poor execution  The hidden cost of losing flexibility  How going all in can trigger common execution mistakes  Why your first entry doesn't need to be perfect  The opportunity cost of tying up too much capital  A simple framework for choosing a better starter position The goal isn't to avoid conviction. It's to size your position in a way that allows you to follow your plan, even when the market becomes uncertain. 📈 Join the FREE Stock Trading for Beginners Community Inside the community you'll find:  A complete beginner-friendly trading course  Weekly live Q&A sessions  Lessons on market structure, support and resistance, confluence, Trading Avatars, and execution 👉 https://skool.com/trading Key Takeaway Your first entry should create opportunity, not pressure. A controlled starter position gives you room to:  Stay objective during normal volatility  Add only if your plan allows  Preserve capital for future opportunities  Make decisions based on the chart instead of your emotions Remember: Your Trading Avatar gives you the plan. Your execution determines whether you actually follow it. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Momentum Trading Alliance is now open. If you’d like to build a more structured swing and momentum trading process, book a strategy call here: 👉 https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call In this episode, I talk about why trading can feel clear when you are watching lessons, but much harder when you open your own charts. That is normal. Watching someone label structure, mark support and resistance, or explain BOS and CHOCH is very different from doing it yourself. The fastest way to improve is to start getting reps:  mark up charts  make mistakes  paper trade  notice your emotions  ask better questions  get feedback Join the free Skool group and post one chart you are currently working on: Skool.com/trading Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Momentum Trading Alliance is now open. If you’d like to build a more structured swing and momentum trading process, book a strategy call here: 👉 https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call One of the hardest questions every trader faces is: "Has my trading thesis actually changed?" A stock pulls back after you buy... Is it just normal volatility? Or is it a sign that the trade is no longer valid? In this episode, we build a practical framework for answering that question objectively. You'll learn how to separate chart-based evidence from emotion so you can make better decisions about when to hold, add, reduce, or exit a position. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https://skool.com/trading Inside the community you’ll find the full Momentum Trading Strategy course, plus weekly live Q&A sessions. What You'll Learn: What a Trading Thesis Actually Is Learn why every trade should begin with a clearly defined thesis—and why knowing what would invalidate it is just as important as knowing why you entered. Why Your Trading Avatar Matters Discover why different Trading Avatars manage the exact same chart differently, and why your controlling timeframe should determine your decisions. The Strongest Signs of Invalidation We cover the key pieces of evidence that may signal your thesis has genuinely changed, including:  Meaningful support failures  Changes in market structure  Failed breakouts and backtests  Broader market and sector weakness  Normal Volatility vs a Broken Trade Not every pullback means it's time to sell. Learn how to distinguish normal market movement from genuine invalidation so you don't exit healthy trades too early. A Practical Thesis Review Checklist A simple process you can use whenever a trade becomes uncomfortable to help you stay focused on the chart—not your emotions. Free Trading Avatar Execution Checklist If you'd like a copy of the Trading Avatar Execution Checklist, join our free Skool community using the link above and send me a message with the word EXECUTION. I'll send it over. Key Takeaway Your profit and loss tell you how the position is performing. The chart tells you whether the reason for owning it still exists. Your Trading Avatar gives you the plan. Your execution determines whether you actually follow it. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed and left a review. It helps more beginner traders discover the podcast and supports the show. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you in the next episode. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading

Momentum Trading Alliance is now open. If you’d like to build a more structured swing and momentum trading process, book a strategy call here: 👉 https://calendly.com/tylerstokes-com/strategy-call Most traders put a huge amount of pressure on their first entry. They feel like they need to buy the exact bottom, and if the stock pulls back after they buy, they assume they made a mistake. But what if your first entry is simply the beginning of the trade? In this episode, we explore why successful trade management doesn't end when you click the buy button. We discuss how to think about your first entry, when it makes sense to hold, add, reduce, or exit, and why managing a position often matters just as much as finding the original setup. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https://skool.com/trading Inside the community you’ll find the full Momentum Trading Strategy course, plus weekly live Q&A sessions. What You'll Learn: Why Your First Entry Doesn't Need to Be Perfect Learn why trying to predict the exact bottom often creates unnecessary pressure—and why it's better to think of your first entry as the start of a position management process. Planned Scaling vs Emotional Averaging Down Discover the difference between adding because your trading plan tells you to... and adding simply because the position is red. The Four Decisions Every Trader Faces After entering a trade, you always have four choices:  Hold  Add  Reduce  Exit Learn when each one makes sense based on your Trading Avatar and the current chart. Why Position Size Matters See how starting with a controlled position can reduce emotional decision-making and give you more flexibility as the trade develops. A Simple Framework for Managing Every Trade A practical five-step process you can use after entering a position to help you make decisions based on your plan—not your emotions. Free Trading Avatar Execution Checklist If you'd like a copy of the Trading Avatar Execution Checklist, join our free Skool community using the link above and send me a message with the word EXECUTION. I'll send it over. Key Takeaway Your first entry is not the entire trade. It's simply the beginning of the position. The chart will continue to develop—and your job is to respond to it with a plan, not with emotion. Your Trading Avatar gives you the plan. Your execution determines whether you actually follow it. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed and left a review. It helps more beginner traders discover the podcast and supports the show. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you in the next episode. Send me some feedback! Join Our Free Community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/trading