The Trader's Journey

In this special group episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony moderates a high-impact discussion with professional traders Neil O'Donnell and Dan Beardsley, along with world-class high performance coach Dr. Tom Crawford. Together, they explore the hidden cost of success, the mental game behind elite performance, and how to build a sustainable, long-term career in trading. From managing pressure to navigating burnout, this conversation delivers raw, real, and actionable insights for any trader serious about lasting success.

In this special in-person episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down for an in-depth conversation with Dan Beardsley, a disciplined and data-driven trader who has carved out a path to elite performance in the markets. In this episode, we unpack Dan's evolution—from majoring in Finance to earning a coveted seat at Trillium, one of the top proprietary trading firms in the country. Dan shares how he found his footing in an unforgiving market, learned from legendary mentors, and eventually became a mentor himself. We dive deep into his process of tracking and reviewing every trade, uncovering hidden patterns in his own behavior, and using those insights to sharpen his edge. Dan opens up about the mental and emotional challenges that come with the territory—and how he's developing routines and boundaries to avoid burnout while maximizing performance. This episode is a must-watch for aspiring traders and those interested in longevity and sustainability in trading.

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Neil O'Donnell, a seasoned trader who began his career in March 2000—just days after the Nasdaq peak during the dot com bubble. Neil shares his fascinating path from anthropology student and rower in England to professional trader, breaking down the grind, growth, and evolution it takes to succeed across decades of changing markets. From blow-off tops to meme stocks, from trading the news to adapting to AI and algos, Neil delivers raw insight on staying in the game, adapting without ego, and building a career that lasts through drawdowns, dead periods, and everything in between.

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Brice Foose, prop trader at Seven Points Capital. Brice's story is one of true resilience—from surviving childhood cancer to working as a pharmacist before walking the long path to profitability in trading. Brice opens up about his early struggles, his worst single trade ever, and the lessons learned the hard way from managing risk, reviewing every day, and rebuilding confidence after deep drawdowns. This is an honest look at the ups and downs of Brice's unique trading journey.

In this anonymous yet deeply personal episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony speaks with veteran proprietary firm trader Goose, whose 12+ year journey has taken him from hopeful trader to becoming consistently profitable and eventually mentoring other traders. Goose shares his full journey—early failures, pivotal trades, mental breakdowns, and recovery—along with the real mindset it takes to survive both the markets and prop firms. From trading earnings, to how he think about reading 'the box' to navigating drawdowns, Goose brings a refreshing, thoughtful take on what trading success really looks like. This episode is packed with wisdom for traders at any level—especially those navigating setbacks or searching for structure.

In this special roundtable episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony is joined by Investors Underground traders and moderators Chris Lanzilotti, Nick Kasnett, Stan 'Godfather' Ivanov, and Ariel Hernandez. Together, they dive deep into the debated topic of edge erosion — is it real, or just an excuse traders use when markets shift? The group discusses how adaptability, understanding market cycles, and continuously refining your approach can protect and even enhance your trading edge. They explore how professional traders manage to consistently stay profitable, despite changes in market dynamics and increasing competition.

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Ariel Hernandez, a successful and highly regarded trader known for his deep understanding of sector rotation, market cycles, and swing trading. Ariel shares his trading evolution, from early struggles to refining a strategy that allows him to align with institutional money flow and spot market shifts. Ariel then breaks down how traders can scan for stocks to identify strength and weakness across groups and industries, develop conviction, manage risk, and thus avoid the most common pitfalls that lead to failure.

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with Jason Shapiro, a featured trader in Jack Schwager's Market Wizards book, to explore the art of contrarian trading. Jason shares how he built long-term success by safely betting against the overcrowded herd, analyzing positioning instead of price, and avoiding the common traps that cause most traders to fail. Jason provides key lessons and countless trading wisdom from decades of experience, how he views the Commitment of Traders (COT) report, the critical role of risk management and discipline.

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony sits down with legendary trader Phil Goedeker to discuss his 2024 trading year in review. From transitioning to long-biased trading to mastering options strategies, Phil shares insights from a year of adaptability, patience, and evolution as a trader. Phil reflects on his biggest trades of 2024, lessons learned, and the changes he's made to align his trading with his life goals. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode offers actionable takeaways and timeless advice from one of the trading community's most respected figures.

In this episode of The Trader's Journey, Anthony speaks with Sampsa, better known as @Jeppez420, a trader who turned $12K into $1M in just 16 months. Jeppez shares his journey from chasing random setups to building a hybrid trading system that blends systematic precision with discretionary finesse. Jeppez opens up about his disciplined approach to risk management, the importance of having an edge in trading, and how he uses backtesting to plan for drawdowns. Whether you're an experienced trader or just starting, this episode is packed with insights you can apply to your own trading journey!