509: The Reality of Day Trading for a Living - George Papazov

The Reality of Day Trading for a Living In episode 509 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with George Papazov, and he opens up about the realities of day trading for a living—highlighting the mental, emotional, and lifestyle challenges traders face. He shares his personal journey through burnout, health scares, fatherhood, and a temporary detour into the music industry before returning to the markets with a new mindset. The discussion reveals the evolution of his trading style from aggressive scalping to a calmer, more structured and balanced routine. George emphasizes the underrated power of mindset, personal alignment, and routine in sustaining long-term success as a trader. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:06 What’s new with George Papazov? 03:55 Navigating burnout, personal growth, and going back to trading 05:03 The shift in trading approach 07:15 Things he stopped doing 09:26 Mindset and mental clarity in trading 12:03 Balancing trading and family life 14:48 The evolution of trading strategies 17:02 Taking a break from trading 20:49 Health, wealth, and the decision to step back 22:50 Similarities between music and trading 27:37 Building skills for trading success 28:15 Where to find George Papazov What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find George Papazov Twitter/X: @GeorgePapazov What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!