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Tom Hougaard: How I Beat the Mental Game of Trading (After Failing for 5 Years)

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Friendly Bear Conference – Los Angeles
October 12, 2026
Speakers: Tom Hougaard • David Capablanca • Rose • Justin Hibbard
Tickets: www.friendlybearconference.com

Author of Best Loser Wins, one of the best trading psychology books ever written, returns to the podcast for a deep, unfiltered conversation on risk, failure, deliberate practice, and what it actually takes to stay in the game long-term.

We also talk about the upcoming Friendly Bear Conference in Los Angeles (October 12) featuring Tom Hougaard, Al Brooks, and Rose (Al’s long-time trading room partner and prop trading specialist).
This is one of the deepest episodes we’ve done.

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