Bernd Skorupinski - #1 Ranked Prop Trader in the World | The Psychology of Winning Traders

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Bernd Skorupinski is the FTMO All-Time Record Holder and top-ranked trader at the world’s largest forex prop firm, having dominated their leaderboard over 120 times. With 11+ years as a full-time multi-asset trader, $4M+ under management, and a verified track record of accurately calling major market moves, Bernd is the CEO of Online Trading Campus—a licensed investment consultancy helping traders escape the 99% who lose and join the elite 1% who consistently win.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

01:35 – What Successful Traders Really Focus On

03:03 – The Rise of Day Trading

08:00 – Becoming a Trader

14:06 – The Harsh Truth About Trading

24:20 – Why Bernd Stands Out

27:25 – Beginner Trading Advice

34:07 – Sponsor Break

36:51 – Swing Trading Explained

43:15 – What People Actually Trade

53:18 – Trading Myths Debunked

57:01 – Market Outlook for 2026

1:12:00 – Sponsor Break

1:14:31 – The Trader’s Blueprint

1:15:29 – AI & Algo Trading: Bernd’s Take

1:18:09 – “Set and Forget” Trading Philosophy

1:23:48 – Passion Comes After Skill

1:30:30 – Realistic Expectations for New Traders

1:39:45 – The #1 Mistake Traders Make

1:41:24 – Advice to a 20-Year-Old Bernd

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.