As 2025 comes to a close, many traders look ahead with good intentions. Very few stop to properly review how they’ve been operating — and even fewer put support in place to ensure 2026 unfolds differently. This short series was written to address that gap. Not with hype.Not with predictions.But with standards. Below are the […]

Over the last few days, I’ve covered three things that quietly shape a trader’s results far more than most people realise: The final question is a practical one: Once you’ve reviewed and planned properly — how do you actually support progress? Because insight without support rarely lasts. Why Insight Alone Isn’t Enough Most traders don’t […]

If you’ve read the first two pieces, you’ll already know where this is heading. Review matters.Skipping it leads to drift.Drift quietly repeats years. The next question is the one most traders avoid: Do you actually have a plan for how you’re going to operate in 2026? Not a vague intention.Not a resolution.A plan. What Most […]

How to stay consistent when time, energy, and attention are limited. “Constraints don’t crush performance — they clarify priorities.” In this episode of the TOGS Trading Podcast, Paul Wallace and Ian McFadden explore what it means to trade effectively when life places limits on you — whether you’re running multiple accounts, working full-time, or simply […]

“Every trader knows Double Tops and Bottoms — but few trade them the same way.” In this Bonus Session of the TOGS Trading Podcast, Paul Wallace and Ian McFadden take on one of the oldest and most recognisable reversal setups in trading — the Double Top and Double Bottom. You’ll see how two experienced traders […]

🎯 “Your journal isn’t just a record — it’s the mirror that shows you who you are when you trade.” In this week’s episode, Paul Wallace and Ian McFadden dive deep into how professional traders turn journaling and data into real performance feedback. They break down how to capture the right information, recognise patterns in […]

“Professional traders don’t avoid pain — they process it quickly, learn, and move on with clarity.” Every trader knows that sinking feeling when a trade goes wrong. Losses are inevitable — but how you respond to them determines whether you spiral or strengthen. In this week’s episode, Paul Wallace and Ian McFadden break down the […]

🎯 When should you go big in trading — and when should you step back? This week’s TOGS Trading Podcast dives into one of the hardest questions traders face: should you ever go “all in” on a trade? Paul Wallace and Ian McFadden explore the fine line between conviction and recklessness, why “big bets” are […]

🎯 A trading system isn’t something you finish — it’s something you refine. In TOGS 47, we explore how to keep building and evolving your trading system — and how to improve without constantly chopping and changing. A trading system isn’t a finished product — it’s a framework that evolves with you and the markets. […]