Pain & Profit Podcast

Risk vs. Reward: The Pain You Pay for the Profit You Want

Pain & Profit Episode 3

In this episode of the Pain & Profit Podcast, Tony and Mike go deep on one of the hardest truths in trading — risk always comes before reward.

After a tough red day in the market, Mike opens up about how losses test your mindset and your process. We talk about what happens when discipline collides with emotion, and how understanding your max loss and cutting trades early can be the difference between surviving the day or blowing up your account.

We break down real trader topics in this episode:

  • Proper contract sizing and knowing when to stop scaling
  • The risk of growing your trading business too fast
  • How overconfidence can destroy consistency
  • The ICT market cycleConsolidation → Expansion → Retracement / Reversal → Consolidation — and how recognizing these phases helps traders find rhythm in chaos

But more than just strategy, this episode is about self-awareness. Knowing your limits, staying grounded, and learning that protecting capital is part of the grind.

Because every trader wants the upside… but few are built to pay the pain that comes with chasing it.

If you’ve ever had a red day that made you question everything this episode will remind you why you keep coming back.

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If you’re tired of fake motivation and ready for the truth behind the grind — this is where it begins.

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Disclaimer:
The Pain & Profit Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be considered financial or investment advice. We’re just traders sharing our experiences, lessons, and perspectives on the markets and performance mindset.

Always do your own research, manage your own risk, and never trade or invest money you can’t afford to lose.