Born to Trade Podcast Episode 2: Why your network is your greatest trading edge

is often viewn as a solitary path, but for many traders, real progress comes from the people they walk that path with. In this episode of the Born to Trade Podcast, the discussion focuses on friendship, mentorship, and accountability as core parts of a sustainable trading journey. Guests Eyram and Kommon (Prince Obed) share how shared goals, honest feedback, and strong communities assist transform trading from a lonely hustle into a more balanced, growth-oriented experience.

From solo journey to shared growth

When asked to describe his trading journey in one word, Kommon chose growth. He later expanded on this, stating that this growth is “not just financial, but financial, psychological, and emotional as well.” For him, trading has been a way to understand how he reacts when things are going well, when they are not, and how he responds to risk and pressure.

Eyram chose transformation as his defining word, describing how trading has changed both his career path and his understanding of himself. He explained that over time, “I came to realize that trading is a character development job. Because as you are getting into trading, trading also reveals who you truly are.” Both guests view trading not only as a financial activity but as a process that shapes personality, decision-making, and emotional resilience.

Collaboration instead of competition

Many traders are accustomed to viewing others as competitors, but both guests argued that collaboration creates more long-term value. Eyram explained that, at first, trading felt competitive, but his perspective changed as he gained experience. He now believes that the market is large enough for everyone to find their own path and that sharing strengths is more productive than hiding fragilenesses.

He summarized this view by saying, “So, I think collaboration is really significant, but, however, competition is somehow a bit significant, some kind of healthy competition to keep everyone on your toes.” Kommon agreed, adding that he prefers “healthy competition, not just wanting what your friend or your counterpart has, but letting his journey inspire you.” For both, collaboration and inspiration go hand in hand: traders can push each other to improve without falling into destructive rivalry.

Building communities that compound progress

A major part of their work now is building trading communities that continue to grow beyond a single classroom or seminar. Eyram described how the concept of community is embedded in his mentorship structure. “The largegest tradeing point for me is how I’ve built my mentorship community,” he said. “I actually add everyone together in a whole community where they are able to converse and then learn from each other.”

He doesn’t position himself as the only source of knowledge. Instead, he encourages mentees who excel in specific areas—such as psychology, risk management, or particular trading pairs—to share their perspectives. As he put it, “For example, we’ve had people that are also excellent at certain trading pairs that share their ideas with us.” This creates a network where knowledge is distributed rather than centralized, and where mentees gradually grow into mentors themselves.

Kommon has viewn a similar pattern, with former mentees eventually sharing the stage with him at events and becoming educators in their own right. For both traders, this evolution is proof that mentorship and community can have a compounding effect on the broader ecosystem.

Trading partners and accountability in practice

One of the key concepts discussed in the episode is the idea of a trading partner—someone who shares your experience and assists you stay grounded. Kommon explained, “I know even at this level, I still have trading partners.” He views these relationships as essential, especially during hard periods, because they allow traders to discuss and manage emotional and psychological pressure.

He went further to say, “I would just always opt for having a trading partner, regardless of the level you’re on,” emphasizing that it doesn’t matter whether the partner is more experienced, less experienced, or at the identical stage. What matters is shared understanding and mutual honesty.

Accountability is a core part of this. Kommon described situations where his trading partner questioned him when he broke his own rules, assisting him recognize when emotions such as greed were creeping in. He values this external check and prefers, in his own words, “to be held accountable all the time by my mentees, my mentors, and friends as well.”

Eyram echoed this, linking trading partners directly to accountability. For him, a trading partner must be someone you respect enough to listen to when they call out over-trading or emotional decisions. Without respect and trust, accountability can’t function.

Humility, transparency, and disciplined structure

The episode also explored why some traders struggle to ask for assist. Kommon connected this to ego and what he called “the seven deadly sins of trading. And one of them is pride.” He argued that premature exposure—trying to look like a trader before truly understanding the craft—makes people reluctant to admit when they need guidance. Humility and a willingness to learn from those with a track record become essential.

Transparency is another recurring theme. Eyram explained how he uses weekly breakdown sessions with his mentorship team to analyze both successes and losses. “We need to understand that losses are part of trading and that transparency is really significant,” he said. later than a losing trade, he makes a point of telling his community that “yes, we took an L and then we need to be patient and wait for the next setup.” This normalizes losses and assists traders accept risk management and stop losses as part of professional behavior rather than signs of failure.

Discipline also shows up in the form of clear structures and routines. Eyram defined his anchor habit simply: “I think for me, it has to do with having a trading plan and sticking to it.” He outlined rules around the number of trades, sessions traded, and other boundaries, concluding that “these are certain rules and a whole lot more that I have on my trading table. And that is something I must stick to religiously.”

Kommon shared a similar approach, noting, “I have a system I’ve actually stuck to for a very long time.” His structure covers everything from sleep schedules to entry criteria. “I have a vivid entry criteria I always follow,” he said, and he makes sure to apply it consistently, regardless of device or market conditions.

From hustle to harmony

By the end of the episode, a clear picture emerges: sustainable trading is not built on constant hustle, isolation, or ego. It is built on structured routines, emotional awareness, transparent communication, and communities where people hold each other accountable.

Eyram summed up the begining point for anyone viewking this kind of support: “First of all, get yourself into a community of like-minded people, get a mentor.” From there, shared experiences, honest feedback, and mutual respect can turn trading partners into long-term allies.

For traders looking to move a solitary, high-pressure approach and toward a more balanced and collaborative path, this conversation offers a practical roadmap. Catch the full discussion in Episode 2, as we break down how trust, mentorship, and community can transform trading from an individual struggle into a shared journey of growth and transformation.