This podcast episode explores the trading journey of Ivan, a successful trader and author. Ivan shares his experiences starting in Bulgaria before moving to the U.S. and delves into the differences between the Bulgarian and U.S. stock markets. The episode discusses common mistakes made by beginner traders and provides strategies on how to overcome them. It explores swing trading and the importance of industry momentum in identifying short-term gainers. The podcast also covers the five secrets to highly profitable swing trading and factors for identifying stocks with long-term gains. Additionally, it addresses the significance of understanding risk to reward ratios and the reasons why most traders fail to achieve high levels of success.