533: From IT Career To Trading For A Living - Thor Young

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From IT Career To Trading For A Living

In episode 533 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Thor Young — a former IT professional who transitioned into full-time trading after seeking a more flexible lifestyle. Thor shares his path from struggling beginner to consistent trader, revealing how he built his own Camarilla-based trading system and mastered his mindset. The conversation digs into trading psychology, accountability, and building a process that actually fits your personality and lifestyle.

The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.

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Topics Covered In This Episode

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:55 Who is Thor Young?
• 02:39 Why he left IT and what reshaped his goals
• 03:41 The early struggles: two years of "stopping the bleeding"
• 05:38 The turning point: mastering trading psychology
• 07:48 Mentorship, mindset, and performance coaching with Dr. V
• 09:19 Thor's trading style: range-based, Camarilla pivot system
• 11:45 Behind the system: learning from market makers and algos
• 14:13 Reliability of his pivot system
• 16:11 The key to consistency: accountability and following your own SOP
• 18:18 When Thor realized his approach needed a total reset
• 19:55 Why he prefers bigger targets over high-frequency scalping
• 23:11 Understanding range, value, and institutional order flow
• 26:33 Where to find Thor Young (links below)

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How to find Thor Young

• Instagram: @thoryoungbbt
• x/Twitter: @ThorYoung
• Book: Complete Day Trading System

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