About this episode
23 Years of Full-Time Trading Experience In episode 526 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Ross Maxwell, a trader with over 23 years of experience, and shares his journey from working at institutions to trading independently. He opens up about the mental shifts required for long-term success, how he manages risk in high-volatility environments, and the non-negotiable habits that have sustained his career. If you've ever wondered how professional traders think about scaling, mindset, and routine, this conversation is packed with wisdom you won't want to miss. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> The Graduation Plan Video Lesson >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:50 What's new with Ross Maxwell? 02:40 Thoughts on recent market volatility and adaptation strategies 03:34 Common challenges for new traders: expectations and mindset 05:51 The hardest part of Ross's trading journey: transition to independence 07:14 How Ross decides how much to pay himself as a trader 09:45 Discussion on leverage, capitalization, and funding sources 10:37 How Ross secured external capital and warnings about friends/family funding 13:45 Mindset adjustments for scaling up trading size and risk 15:21 Managing drawdowns: rules, protocols, and emotional discipline 17:07 Adapting trading style to market conditions and phases 18:25 How Ross uses support/resistance and reacts to breaks 20:35 Impact of news and tweets (e.g., Trump) on trading decisions 22:41 Blending technical and fundamental analysis in trading 24:01 Daily routine: limit orders, checklists, and cognitive resource management 26:23 The role of meditation and mindfulness in trading performance 28:26 Where to find Ross Maxwell 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:
