553: I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader (Kevin Hunt)

553: I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader (Kevin Hunt)

Author: Etienne Crete March 30, 2026 Duration: 31:41

In episode 553 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Kevin Hunt to talk about how he went from losing everything in business to becoming a full-time trader living in Thailand. Kevin shares the terrifying moment he burned his last safety net and how that pressure became the catalyst for mastering the one thing most traders ignore: their own psychology. He dives into his simple, mechanical approach to the London session and why having a set of rules isn't enough—you have to learn how to lose before you can win.

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Topics Covered In This Episode

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:52 What's new with Kevin Hunt?
  • 03:18 How he started trading
  • 06:13 Moving from London to Thailand
  • 09:10 Losing his "safety net" and finally trading full-time
  • 10:17 Advice on jumping to full-time trading now vs. keeping a day job
  • 13:50 Kevin's simple system
  • 16:49 Why simple isn't easy
  • 21:21 Why constantly changing methods kill consistency
  • 25:31 The price of long‑term profitability
  • 27:12 Community (Slack) cured loneliness and kept him accountable
  • 29:46 Why sharing success with others matters
  • 30:54 Where to find Kevin Hunt

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Hosted by Etienne Crete, the Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders is a deep and practical resource for anyone serious about the foreign exchange market. This isn't about hype or quick tips; it's a focused exploration of the mindset, strategies, and daily habits that separate consistently profitable traders from the rest. Each episode features candid conversations with proven traders from diverse backgrounds, dissecting their real-world experiences, toughest losses, and most valuable breakthroughs. You'll hear detailed discussions on analysis techniques, risk management psychology, and building a sustainable trading business. Etienne guides these interviews with a clear purpose: to extract actionable lessons you can apply directly to your own charts and decision-making process. The podcast operates from a core belief that trading mastery is a skill built through education and disciplined practice, leading to greater independence. Whether you're refining your system or just starting out, these conversations provide the nuanced insights and hard-won wisdom rarely found in textbooks or online forums. Tune in for a straightforward, no-fluff dialogue about what it truly takes to navigate the markets with more confidence and control.
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