Smart But Broke: Why Highly Intelligent Investors Still Fail

Smart But Broke: Why Highly Intelligent Investors Still Fail

Author: Created by best-selling author and trader - Louise Bedford November 25, 2025 Duration: 32:44
You’ve done the courses. You’ve read the books. You’ve built the spreadsheets. So why aren’t your trading results matching your potential? In this powerful episode of Talking Trading, psychologist and trading mindset expert Linda Miller joins Louise Bedford to reveal why even the most intelligent investors can underperform in the markets. We dig into the hidden psychological traps that derail smart traders, including: • perfectionism and the fear of making mistakes • overana...

For anyone feeling a bit lost in the noise of the Australian sharemarket, Talking Trading offers a grounded conversation. Created by best-selling author and trader Louise Bedford, this isn't about hype or frantic predictions. Instead, it's a weekly resource focused on building sustainable strategies and the crucial mental framework needed to execute them. You'll hear discussions that blend market mechanics with trading psychology, aiming to replace guesswork with a more structured and calm methodology. The idea is to move away from that exhausting cycle of watching screens all day and reacting to every flicker. Whether you're just starting out or you've been at it for a while but find your effort isn't translating into consistent results, this podcast digs into the practicalities. Episodes explore specific Australian market opportunities, risk management techniques, and the often-overlooked emotional discipline required to stick to a plan. It's about developing a repeatable approach that fits into a real life, giving you the clarity and confidence to make decisions without the second-guessing. Tune in for honest insights from Louise Bedford's experience, designed to help you navigate the markets with a clearer head and a more focused strategy.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 100

Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology
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