In this Tactical Edge podcast episode, Ben, Brian and Dunki break down the part of trading nobody wants to talk about — risk management.Not the watered-down influencer version… the real version used by traders who actually survive.We go deep into the core four pillars of execution:— Where entries ACTUALLY go (confirmation, not hope)— Where stops belong (beyond structure, not inside noise)— Where to target (liquidity zones, not random percentages)— How real risk management works so you don’t blow up your accountWe also get into R:R, why the 1% rule matters, how pros size positions, why time/session liquidity is a cheat code, and how to think like a trader who wants to stay alive long enough to compound.This episode is built around real trade logic, real structure, and the ruthless rule every trader learns too late:“Professionals survive because they manage risk first and trade second.”If you want to understand entries, exits, and stops the way real traders use them — this episode is it.Chapters00:00 Understanding Risk Management in Trading02:56 The Psychology of Trading and Gambling05:56 Position Sizing and Its Importance08:51 The Consequences of Poor Risk Management11:55 Practical Examples of Risk Management14:49 Calculating Position Size and Stop Losses17:40 Setting Targets and Risk to Reward Ratios20:42 The Importance of Planning and Patience23:31 Understanding Market Behavior and Trade Execution26:31 The Role of Emotions in Trading29:36 Final Thoughts on Trading Psychology and Strategy35:54 Understanding Range Trading and Its Dynamics38:32 Exploring Diagonal Breaks and Their Implications41:27 The Importance of Stop Loss Placement43:50 Risk Management: Lessons from Experience48:20 Learning from Mistakes: The Value of Mentorship51:42 Entry Strategies: Where to Place Your Trades58:05 Liquidity: The Driving Force Behind Market Movements01:00:00 Setting Realistic Targets for Trades01:04:44 The Tactical Execution Checklist for Traders