Alex and Mike return for Episode 2 of the Pipped Off Podcast, where honesty isn’t optional and trading is just the beginning. This episode is a raw, vulnerable check-in for traders dealing with dips—emotional, financial, and motivational. From escaping burnout with spontaneous trips to Dubai and Italy, to juggling family, careers, and side hustles, this is the podcast trading world actually needs.Key topics:- Real “dip” stories: burnout, impulsive spending, and what actually works to reset yourself- Trading as a journey of identity—why who you are matters as much as what’s in your account- The truth about accountability: props, prop firm rules, and how live streaming can actually make you a better trader- Leverage addiction and chasing bigger thrills—how dopamine drives the best and worst trading decisions- Building habits that survive market chaos, recency bias, and instant gratification- Why sharing your trading stories (even the embarrassing ones) helps more than hiding them- What motivates experts, from carrot-vs-stick coaches to self-imposed discipline and peer pressureIf trading feels like therapy, that's because it is. Join the conversation, share your story (anonymously at pipedoff.com), and let’s keep it real—all the wins, mistakes, and everything in between.