Ever wondered what it really takes to level up as a trader and start banking five- and even six-figure months? How do you go from grinding away for years with little to show for it, to suddenly unlocking explosive growth and payouts from prop firms -even when the “rules” seem stacked against you?
In this episode, we reunite with Scott Taylor from Evolution Markets FX, who’s had an absolutely wild two years since his last appearance—moving from consistent four-figure months to landing a record $121,000 profit in just one month. Scott unveils the real strategies, mindset shifts, and the tweaks he’s made (without ever falling into the “strategy hopping” trap) that allowed him to scale up, survive the notorious prop firm payout battles, and evolve his trading for long-term success.
If you’ve ever battled with consistency, felt lost during endless consolidating markets, or wondered how top traders adapt without starting from scratch every time, this conversation is for you. Scott shares hard-won lessons, reveals the deadly traps most traders fall into, and delivers practical exercises you can use today to overhaul your mindset, cut the clutter, and finally start progressing as both a trader and a person.
Grab a coffee, tune in, and get ready to take notes – because these are the kinds of insights and real talk about trading evolution you just can’t find anywhere else.
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Scott’s Trading Strategy
Key Lessons
[02:28] “Even if you’re a gold medalist, if a coach can get you to run quicker, you’d say yes. You need to be looking at trading at next levels and pushing boundaries.”
[03:02] “No matter how long you’ve been a trader, ten months or ten years, you’re still going to be doing the work—journaling, backtesting, and refining.”
[04:53] “Having a growth mindset is the biggest thing.”
[06:01] “Rotate your daily watchlist based on one thing—which market is trending.”
[12:40] “Don’t strategy hop. Stick with the strategy you’ve done all the work on, and improve it over time. Pivot and evolve, but don’t throw everything out.”
[14:46] “Add little refinements only after at least six months’ live market experience. Improvements should be like a compliment to what you’re already doing, not a complete change.”
[15:41] “Progress doesn’t come without failure and challenge, so don’t be afraid of changing or evolving your approach.”
[25:59] “If you’re under financial pressure or unhealthy, don’t trade. Get your mind and environment right first.”
[27:59] “Pick one session to trade and specialize; less is more. Reduce the assets you watch, reduce the indicators, and just focus.”
[29:45] “Find a very simple system that works for you. Backtest it over hundreds of hours, but realize live market experience is irreplaceable.”
[35:03] “Write down what you’re grateful for and what you’re unhappy about—if the negative column is bigger, forget about trading strategy for now. You have a mindset problem to solve first.”
[32:14] “Mindset as a trader is an ongoing thing. Learn about yourself and your routines; get help if you need it, like from a trading psychologist.”
[28:46] “If you have a mentor or trading friends, ask them not to share their analysis—only look at your own or your mentor’s, to keep your process clear.”
