Avoid These Three Trading Mistakes | Brian Shannon’s hard-earned lessons

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Shannon, the trader who revolutionied VWAP trading and built one of the most respected reputations in technical analysis. From avoiding ego-driven decisions to cutting losses with precision, Brian shares three essential trading lessons learned from over 30 years in the markets. Whether you're struggling with discipline, entries, or trade psychology, this episode is a must-watch. ‪@alphatrends‬ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 📌 How to stop sabotaging your trading edge 📌 The psychology behind consistent profits 📌 Why price action always wins over opinions 📌 How VWAP reveals hidden support and resistance 📌 The truth about trading simplicity vs. complexity Topics Covered: ✅ Common emotional pitfalls in trading ✅ VWAP trading strategies & anchored VWAP insights ✅ Risk management tactics for real traders ✅ How to reset after a losing streak ✅ The role of discipline in long-term trading success 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Brian’s first trade at 13 02:30 - How Brian discovered VWAP 05:15 - Trading with simplicity and discipline 08:00 - Avoiding the ego trap in the market 12:20 - Managing risk & losses 17:10 - Lessons from 30+ years in trading 20:30 - Anchored VWAP breakdown 25:00 - Brian’s approach to market trends 30:00 - Recovering from losing streaks 33:45 - Emotional edge and mindset 36:00 - Outro & key takeaways