The 7 Traders Who Changed My Life

After 36 years trading the markets, which traders and mentors still influence Louise Bedford today? In this personal solo episode of Talking Trading, Louise reveals the seven people who **transformed the way she thinks about trading:** Jesse Livermore, Stan Weinstein, Nicolas Darvas, Steve Nison, Ed Seykota, Van Tharp and Dr Harry Stanton. Each contributed a different piece of the puzzle. Trading psychology, patience, technical analysis, candlestick charting, market structure, trading systems, position sizing, risk management and personal development. You'll discover how Stan Weinstein's Stage Analysis changed the way Louise finds trading opportunities, why Nicolas Darvas taught her to wait for confirmation, how Steve Nison inspired her passion for candlesticks, and why Ed Seykota and Van Tharp changed her thinking about discipline and risk. Louise also shares the deeply personal story of Dr Harry Stanton - **the mentor and friend** who helped shape not only the trader she became, but the person. **Key Takeaways** • Timeless lessons from seven legendary traders and mentors • **Jesse Livermore** on trading patience • **Stan Weinstein** and Stage Analysis • **Nicolas Darvas** on momentum and confirmation • **Steve Nison** on candlestick charting • **Ed Seykota** on trading systems and discipline • **Van Tharp** on position sizing and risk management • **Dr Harry Stanton** on trading psychology and personal growth For anyone interested in trading psychology, technical analysis, candlestick charts, trend trading, risk management, position sizing, ASX trading or becoming a more disciplined trader, this episode explores the ideas that have survived decades of changing markets. Great traders come and go. Great lessons endure. \---------------------------------------- **Be the turning point...** Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.  Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future. Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today.  Louise Bedford is a **best-selling author of six sharemarket books**, host of the **Talking Trading podcast**, and founder of **TradingGame.com.au**, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master **trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology** so they can build long-term financial independence. www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn