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Money Talk with Patrick

Money Talk with Patrick

By Patrick Maldonado

An insightful blend of educational content and inspiring stories that cover all aspects of money and wealth creation from trading, investing, and entrepreneurship all the way to psychology and mindfulness. Join Patrick Maldonado, creator of TCE Trading as he delivers a new episode every week on Thursdays.
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022 - [Personal Finance] Investing Vs. Trading

Money Talk with PatrickJan 14, 2021

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040 - [Q&A] Why You Shouldn’t Anchor Goals to Trading

040 - [Q&A] Why You Shouldn’t Anchor Goals to Trading

In today’s episode I will address a question from one of my students regarding trading psychology. In principle, I will be discussing why you shouldn’t anchor your goals to your trading performance.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Jun 17, 202112:52
040 - [Trading] Starting your Trading Journey

040 - [Trading] Starting your Trading Journey

So. In today’s episode I will be talking about how you can start your own trading journey. I will be going through some things you should consider before starting learning how to trade and things to focus on during the learning process.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Jun 10, 202113:52
039 - [Crypto] A Potential Dark Side of Cryptos

039 - [Crypto] A Potential Dark Side of Cryptos

In today’s episode, I will be talking more about the potential dark side of cryptocurrencies highlighting some of their disadvantages and how their strengths could be turned into weaknesses.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Jun 03, 202115:30
038 - [Crypto] A Friendly Chat on Blockchain & NFTs

038 - [Crypto] A Friendly Chat on Blockchain & NFTs

In today’s episode, I will be hosting a very special guest who is a very good friend of mine and a Technologist with a strong passion for Blockchain Technology. We will be covering some basic aspects of blockchain and NFT’s and discuss both potential use cases and potential disadvantages.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

May 27, 202134:47
037 - [Crypto] Is Proof of Stake better than Proof of Work?

037 - [Crypto] Is Proof of Stake better than Proof of Work?

In today’s episode, I will be covering some of the concerns surrounding Bitcoin’s environmental impact and the reason why Elon Musk has backed down from supporting Bitcoin. I will also summarise the key differences between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

May 20, 202117:00
036 - [Crypto] Are Cryptocurrencies still a viable investment?

036 - [Crypto] Are Cryptocurrencies still a viable investment?

In today’s episode, I will be covering more about cryptocurrencies and their current valuation. I will be discussing why they increased in value during the last year and whether it is still a good idea to invest in them.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

May 13, 202121:20
035 - [Personal Finance] Escaping the Rat Race

035 - [Personal Finance] Escaping the Rat Race

In today’s episode, I will be joined once again by Vincenzo Toscano from Ecomcy. You might already know him from my podcast episode “How to leave your 9-5”. If not, be sure to check that one out. Today we will be talking more about the so-called rat race and how to “Escape” it.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

May 06, 202130:22
034 - [Personal Finance] Cash Flow: Assets VS Liabilities

034 - [Personal Finance] Cash Flow: Assets VS Liabilities

In today’s episode, I will be talking about the difference between assets and liabilities. There are important misconceptions when it comes to them which I will explain with some examples.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Apr 29, 202115:27
033 - [Trading] Trading: Active VS Passive

033 - [Trading] Trading: Active VS Passive

In today’s episode, I will be grabbing this idea of active vs passive income and translate it into trading. I will be covering the different types of trading as well as some subtle differences between position trading and investing.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Apr 22, 202112:05
032 - [Personal Finance] The Importance of Diversifying Your Income

032 - [Personal Finance] The Importance of Diversifying Your Income

In today’s episode, I will be talking about the importance of diversifying your income. The pandemic showed us that sometimes having a job at a company may not be the most reliable form of income. I will explain the difference between active and passive income and how you could potentially diversify yours.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Apr 15, 202115:15
031 - [Psychology] The Mental Game of Trading

031 - [Psychology] The Mental Game of Trading

In today’s episode, I will be talking about cognitive biases. I will explain what they are. give you some examples of them and what you can do to avoid them.


If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Apr 08, 202117:48
030 - [Psychology] Understanding How We Learn

030 - [Psychology] Understanding How We Learn

In today’s episode, I would like to talk about learning. Even though it might sound straightforward, learning is the most important part of acquiring a new skill like trading or anything else you want to achieve in life. Understanding the process of learning can help you greatly by analyzing at which state of the learning process you are and understand where you need to go.


If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Apr 01, 202114:06
029 - [Crypto] Is Bitcoin Overtaking Gold?

029 - [Crypto] Is Bitcoin Overtaking Gold?

So. In today’s episode, I would like to give my thoughts on Bitcoin’s price action and the reasons behind its strong uptrend and its overtaking of Gold as a safe haven asset.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Mar 25, 202112:44
028 - [Investing] The Hottest Meme Stocks

028 - [Investing] The Hottest Meme Stocks

So, in today’s episode, I would like to talk more about meme stocks. If you listened to one of my previous episodes you will already be acquainted with what happened with GameStop stock and Reddit. I wanted to talk more about the psychology behind this type of stock and discuss some of the hottest meme stocks right now.


If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Mar 18, 202118:17
027 - [Economy] Millennial Real Estate: The Short End of the Stick

027 - [Economy] Millennial Real Estate: The Short End of the Stick

So, in today’s episode, I would like to talk about the disadvantages that millennials have in real estate in comparison to the opportunities that older generations had. It is important to understand how the modern economy is affecting new generations and if you are a millennial or Gen Z be aware of this and get prepared.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Mar 11, 202115:06
026 - [Economy] Has the Financial Market truly recovered?

026 - [Economy] Has the Financial Market truly recovered?

So, in today’s episode, I will be talking about the different types of Economic Recoveries and what has been the response and consequences of the unprecedented money printing in the economy. I will also give my opinion on where we are right now and what we could potentially expect in the future.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!


Mar 02, 202120:13
025 - [Personal Finances] My Top 3 Lessons of 2020

025 - [Personal Finances] My Top 3 Lessons of 2020

So, in today’s episode I will be talking about my top 3 lessons of 2020. I believe that sharing my experience and what I went through might help you have a better approach to difficult situations and be prepared to tackle them in a better way.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Feb 25, 202118:25
024 - [Investing] The Best Way to Grow your Wealth

024 - [Investing] The Best Way to Grow your Wealth

In today’s episode, I would like to talk about the best way to grow your wealth. This is episode will be especially important if you are a young adult and are starting or growing in your chosen career. I will be mentioning some tips which will be helpful no matter what your chosen career is or how much you are earning.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Feb 18, 202114:33
023 - [Opinion] From Memers to Millionaires

023 - [Opinion] From Memers to Millionaires

In today’s episode, I would like to talk about a very unexpected yet hilarious topic that came to light within the past few weeks. This episode will be about how Reddit got the best out of Billionaire hedge funds while memeing about it. I will also be talking about the reasons behind the podcast’s soft reboot and how this will affect my content in the future.

If you would like to learn how to trade and do not know where to start, I invite you to my website at  www.tcetrading.com. If you like the podcast please subscribe to the show and leave me a review! Thank you in advance!

Feb 16, 202101:04:09
022 - [Personal Finance] Investing Vs. Trading

022 - [Personal Finance] Investing Vs. Trading

In today’s episode, I would like to talk about the differences between investing and trading. Knowing the difference might help you decide which one is best for you and what timeframe are you looking at. If you would like to learn how to trade and do not...

Jan 14, 202110:55
021 - [Opinion] Are Bitcoin and Gold Good Investments?

021 - [Opinion] Are Bitcoin and Gold Good Investments?

In today’s episode, I would like to ask the question… Are Bitcoin and Gold good investments? I will tell you my opinion on this combined with some important knowledge on inflation and alternative investment assets.If you would like to learn how to trade...
Jan 07, 202112:50
020 - [Crypto] Should You Buy Bitcoin?

020 - [Crypto] Should You Buy Bitcoin?

In today’s episode, I would like to talk about Bitcoin’s Parabolic Cycle and why you should and should not invest in Bitcoin. Hopefully, after this episode, you will be more informed about Bitcoin’s price action and decide whether this is the right...
Dec 24, 202015:06
019 - [Crypto] What is a Bitcoin Halving?

019 - [Crypto] What is a Bitcoin Halving?

In today’s episode, I would like to continue talking about Bitcoin. I will be highlighting one of its most important properties, scarcity. In case you did not know, Bitcoin is scarce similar to gold but it is way different since its inflation is limited...
Dec 17, 202012:15
018 - [Crypto] What is Bitcoin Mining?

018 - [Crypto] What is Bitcoin Mining?

In today's episode, I would like to elaborate more on Bitcoin. Last time I discussed what on Earth Bitcoin is and some of its properties. Today, I will be talking more about what Bitcoin Mining is and briefly explain how it works and give a pointer at...
Dec 10, 202014:35
017 - [Crypto] Key Bitcoin Properties

017 - [Crypto] Key Bitcoin Properties

In today's episode, I will talk about the most important Bitcoin properties and why you should care about them. I will be giving my views on each property and talk about the benefits and disadvantages of each one. If you would like to learn how to trade...
Dec 03, 202014:35
016 - [Crypto] What on Earth is Bitcoin?

016 - [Crypto] What on Earth is Bitcoin?

In today's episode, I will talk about a topic that I am very passionate about, Bitcoin. Unless you have been living under a rock for the last couple of years you might have heard of this term and you may be wondering what it is, how does it work, and if...
Nov 26, 202012:30
015 - [Trading] Your Trading Journey

015 - [Trading] Your Trading Journey

In today’s episode. I would like to summarise the standard trader’s journey, highlighting both the first educational step and what to do after. I will be talking about what you should expect if you want to start learning how to trade, the topics you...
Nov 19, 202015:33
014 - [Trading] Your Edge in the Market (Backtesting)

014 - [Trading] Your Edge in the Market (Backtesting)

In today’s episode, I will be talking more about Backtesting and Forward Testing. This is an important step in trading as you want to evaluate your strategy to see if it might be profitable in the long run.If you would like to learn how to trade and do...
Nov 12, 202012:21
013 - [Trading] Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

013 - [Trading] Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

In today’s episode, I will be talking more about the importance of having a trading plan. You might have heard that if you fail to plan, you are really planning to fail. Planning is essential in trading and even more so when challenging emotions and...
Nov 05, 202013:34
012 - [Trading] The Importance of Risk Management

012 - [Trading] The Importance of Risk Management

In today’s episode, I will be talking more about the importance of risk management since the reason most new traders blow their account is because they are not aware of their risk exposure per trade. I will also discuss essential related topics like the...
Oct 29, 202016:50
011 - [Trading] The Importance of Demo Accounts

011 - [Trading] The Importance of Demo Accounts

In today’s episode, I will be talking more about Demo accounts and why they are super important to use if you are a newcomer or even if you are an experienced trader. I will also talk about the trading timeline in terms of learning and trading a live...
Oct 22, 202015:37
010 - [Trading] The TCE Trading Experience

010 - [Trading] The TCE Trading Experience

In today’s episode, I interview Farrukh who is one of my first students at TCE Trading. He went through the Hybrid AB Trading Course which is a mixed model of both an online video course and 1-1 trading mentorship. If you would like to learn how to...
Oct 15, 202044:05
009 - [Trading] How is TCE Trading Different?

009 - [Trading] How is TCE Trading Different?

In today’s episode, I will be talking more about TCE Trading, the services I offer, and how I am different from other trading education providers. I will be discussing my trading course but more importantly my mentorship programme. If you are new to...
Oct 08, 202017:57
008 - [Trading] The Importance of Trading Psychology

008 - [Trading] The Importance of Trading Psychology

Today’s episode is very special as I was joined by Sami Saraste who is a Forex Trader at AlphaChain capital and a trader who really focuses on trading psychology which is essential if you want to be a successful trader. In today’s podcast, we discuss...
Oct 01, 202050:56
007 - [Trading] The Fundamental Truths of Trading

007 - [Trading] The Fundamental Truths of Trading

During this episode I will be talking about a must read book if you are interesting in trading. I will be talking about Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas and how important trading psychology really is. I will also go through his 5 Fundamental Truths...
Sep 24, 202016:49
006 - [Trading] Can You Become a Millionaire with Trading?

006 - [Trading] Can You Become a Millionaire with Trading?

During this episode I will be covering some of the myths about making money in trading while also introducing essential topics like Risk Management and Risk Reward Ratio. I will also discuss some realistic scenarios where you might make a lot of money...
Sep 17, 202019:23
005 - [Entrepreneurship] Leaving Your 9-5 Job

005 - [Entrepreneurship] Leaving Your 9-5 Job

During this special episode, our guest Vincenzo from Ecomcy tells us more about his E-commerce story. Trading is not only about markets and economy but also about entrepreneurship. There is a lot that we can learn from other industries in terms of...
Sep 10, 202039:48
004 - [Trading] The Advantages of Trading

004 - [Trading] The Advantages of Trading

In this episode, I will highlight the main advantages of becoming a trader. Things such as great mobility, time flexibility, independence and no salary limits are very good perks and should be considered if you are interested in trading.If you would...
Sep 03, 202017:26
003 - [Trading] Paid Vs. Free

003 - [Trading] Paid Vs. Free

In today's episode, I will be talking more about my story and how my lack of mentorship / coaching affected me during my trading education. I will also be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of going both free & paid when choosing your...
Aug 27, 202020:37
002 - [Trading] Myths Vs. Reality

002 - [Trading] Myths Vs. Reality

In today's episode, I will be addressing some of the myths and misconceptions about trading while continue talking about important definitions such as leverage. I will also be talking about what is wrong with the industry's marketing and how you can...
Aug 20, 202016:20
001 - [Trading] What is Trading?

001 - [Trading] What is Trading?

In this episode, I will explain what trading is in a nutshell as well as some important concepts that you as a trader should be aware of. Knowing about Future Contracts, CFD's and other key definitions is a must if you want to start trading.If you would...
Aug 13, 202016:54
000 - [Trading] Introduction to TCE Trading

000 - [Trading] Introduction to TCE Trading

In this episode of the TCE Trading Podcast, I will share you my personal story of how I learned to trade and all the struggles I went through in order to become a consistent trader. I will also cover what TCE Trading is and how I am helping newcomers...
Aug 01, 202014:36