565: What The Top 1% of Traders All Have In Common (Jack Schwager & George Coyle)

565: What The Top 1% of Traders All Have In Common (Jack Schwager & George Coyle)

Author: Etienne Crete June 22, 2026 Duration: 28:14

In episode 565 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with the legendary Jack Schwager and financial strategist George Coyle to gain raw insights into what the best traders in the world actually have in common. From traders who turned small accounts into massive fortunes to others who never had a losing month for years, this conversation dives into the habits, sacrifices, and hard truths that separate Market Wizards from everyone else.

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Topics Covered In This Episode

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:43 Who is George Coyle?
  • 01:45 What's new with Jack Schwager?
  • 02:20 The evolution of the new Market Wizards book
  • 03:49 Deciding on the traders to feature in the book
  • 06:23 Surprising trader success stories
  • 08:23 Intraday vs. long-term trading
  • 09:16 Traders' learning curve
  • 09:56 Key principles of successful trading
  • 12:24 The importance of hard work and passion
  • 13:53 What the young market wizards like about trading
  • 15:15 The changing landscape of trading
  • 17:53 Diverse trading strategies and adaptation
  • 21:38 What's unique about the young traders?
  • 22:53 Moving from higher to lower timeframes
  • 24:47 The future of trading and personal goals
  • 26:48 Where to find the new Market Wizards book

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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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