How This Prop Trader Became a Golden Goose

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.

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Want to learn how the best traders in the world made careers out of trading? Tune in to the Trader's Journey (formerly the Investors Underground Podcast) for interviews with some of the best traders in the world. Learn how they got involved in the markets, what the early stages of their careers were like, and how they finally developed strategies that worked. Our in-depth interviews take you inside the minds of different traders, allowing you to learn about their strategies, approaches to stock selection, risk management, and more. Topics include technical analysis, risk management, performance optimization, short selling, day trading, swing trading, and more. We interview specialists in different areas to help you gain the insights you need to take your trading to the next level - from multimillionaire career traders to part-time traders who have found reliable ways to supplement their income. Subscribe for new interviews every other week!