In this must read book recommendation episode, Market Mamas host Becky Gaskell explores Paulo Coelho’s timeless classic, The Alchemist. While not a trading book on the surface, Becky reveals how this story of a shepherd’s journey serves as a profound blueprint for the psychological and emotional cycles of a trader. The conversation centers on transitioning from fear to faith, embracing the "long middle" of the trading journey, and learning to read the market’s subtle "omens" to achieve consistent profitability. As growing traders, this episode will inspire and support your journey!

Market Mamas must-read book recommendation this week features: Grit by Angela Duckworth. Grit so thoroughly and comprehensively outlines and characterizes what true grit looks like. Through many studies, discussions, polls, and analyses, Duckworth has compiled a really powerful document in this book that covers the character trait of grit so well. Let us break it down for you!