Disciplined Trading Strategies

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Welcome to Disciplined Trading Strategies, the podcast where Paul Lange, a seasoned trader with over two decades of experience, reveals the real truths behind successful trading and investing. No more vague market predictions or debates on Fed policies. Paul shares practical strategies that work, dissecting the myths and showing you the power of technical analysis. Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting out, join us as we challenge conventional wisdom and empower you to make informed, disciplined, and successful financial decisions. Subscribe now and unlock your trading potential. Learn more at https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange/

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June 4, 2026Episode 80

What Holds All Traders Back

Most podcasts are on specific individual topics. I know a lot of you have listened to many or all of them, but even if you have, it is sometimes difficult to pull the topics together in a meaningful way. So, occasionally, I like to do some podcasts that tie a few topics together.This is one of those. Is this everything that can hold a trader back? Of course not. But it's a quick, off-the-top-of-my-head favorites list. And by the way, notice it doesn't say what holds “new” traders back. It says all traders. Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff To learn more, visit: http://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange

May 14, 2026Episode 79

McDonald's Days

This is a much bigger deal than the quiet title may be indicating to you. And I imagine the title brought about a little curiosity, and you probably have some idea what I’m going to talk about. It’s not meant to be a cute title, it is actually a term I use virtually every day. It does apply to both day trading and longer-term trading or swing trading, at least most aspects of this conversation do. It’s part of a problem that I call the silent killer for traders because it often goes unnoticed, sometimes forever. Become a free Member at DTS, no CC, no catch: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/sign-up-member-only/ Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange

April 30, 2026Episode 78

Diversification and Leverage

This episode is a practical look at two topics that are not directly related, but are often misunderstood: diversification and leverage. Diversification is often misused. There are different goals when diversifying, and different methods for doing it. Leverage is also frequently misunderstood and, for the most part, is a much simpler topic. This episode will be fairly short and will focus on answering the common questions that come up when discussing both of these topics. Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff To learn more, visit: http://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange

April 9, 2026Episode 77

A Common Sense Warning

This episode is a brief common-sense reminder about staying aware, thinking clearly, and not getting too comfortable IF or when conditions may be changing. It is about preparation, perspective, and avoiding the kind of complacency that can quietly create bigger problems later.Sometimes the biggest risk is not what you see coming, but what you stop paying attention to. This has great information about how people get complacent, how you become a deer in the headlights, and tips on how to avoid it.Episode Slidenote: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/podcast-slidenotes76/ Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff To learn more, visit: http://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange

March 19, 2026Episode 7622 min

A Beginner's Guide to Trading

If you’re new to trading, this is where you start. Before you ever place a trade, there are a few things you must understand, from choosing the right broker and charts to learning how to read price and manage risk. In this episode, we break down the true foundation of trading, including time frames, account structure, and why education and planning come before anything else. Trading doesn’t start when you click buy. It starts with how you prepare. Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff To learn more, visit: http://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange

February 26, 2026Episode 7512 min

The Real Purpose of Scanning

If you’re new, scanning is the process of taking a large number of symbols and narrowing them down to a smaller group by identifying the characteristics you want for a possible trade setup. It applies to long-term trading, swing trading, and day trading. The main focus of this podcast is the balance and trade-off between quality and focus when scanning. There can be a real cost to watching too many symbols, just as there can be a cost to watching too few. Some traders manually review large lists, while others use computer scans to help with the process. We’ll discuss both approaches in this episode.Episode Slide Notes here Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff To learn more, visit: http://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange

February 5, 2026Episode 7416 min

Averaging Down — The Trade That May Never End

The term averaging can be confusing for newer traders. In simple terms, it means entering a stock at one price and then adding more shares later, which creates an average cost basis based on how many shares were purchased at each price. Buying at higher prices is known as averaging up, while buying at lower prices is averaging down.In this episode, we take a deeper look at the pros and cons of the three different ways traders add shares to a position. These approaches I refer to as professional, risky, and deadly — and understanding the difference may be the key to avoiding a trade that never ends.Episode Resource: youtu.be/7eT7kjkq4NA?si=fDDXhv8t8KCkHclq Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff To learn more, visit: http://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange

January 15, 2026Episode 7316 min

Strategies from a Cookbook

Due to the holidays, it's been an extra couple of weeks since my last podcast. This one actually came as an offshoot from the last DTS educational event I did in mid-December. That event was called A Fireside Chat at DTS and highlighted some of my favorite topics from the year. One of those topics had to do with the role of strategies and the misunderstanding of that role as it comes to traders. This podcast explains that very critical concept and also uses a great analogy foreshadowed by the title. Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff To learn more, visit: http://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange

December 4, 2025Episode 7217 min

FOMO in Trading - Summary of Demons

This one was inspired by many questions I received. In this episode, I break down one of the biggest trading demons we all face — FOMO. I talk about how fear, impatience, and the pressure to “catch the move” can quietly push us into overtrading and stepping outside our plan. I’ll show you how these emotions connect, how they trick even experienced traders, and what I personally do to stay disciplined when the market is tempting me the most. If you’ve ever chased a trade you knew you shouldn’t take, this one will hit home. Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff To learn more, visit: http://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange

November 20, 2025Episode 7118 min

That Good Trade May Not Be So Good

In this episode, I dive into the trap of judging trades by their results. Sometimes we get rewarded for doing something sloppy, and other times we take a clean, disciplined trade that just doesn’t work out. I talk about why a “good trade” might not be as good as it looks — and why a “bad result” might still be one of your best trades of the week. It’s a simple idea, but once you really understand it, it changes how you look at every trade you take. This is also a key reason for new traders to fail or struggle, tune in for the details. Set up a free coaching session with Paul: https://calendly.com/dts-paul/coaching-session-w-paul The DTS Free Stuff Page: https://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com/free-stuff To learn more, visit: http://disciplinedtradingstrategies.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/paul-lange