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Lets just say there's something to be learned here but I'm too dumb to figure it out yet. From day one on the NQ, at some point almost every trading day, I was up anywhere between 2 and 10 points. I can count on three fingers the days in which I was down the entire session. Today was no...

Yes. But having the rest of the day to do stuff is pretty cool. Especially here. Although I must admit, it's very taxing at times.

I'm lucky to have both my eyes open by 3:30 (am) and find the toilet for a nice long wizz. Jogging is out of the question.

1Reason-- Hello bud, hope you're having a good weekend. I think you're on to something about not exiting until the bar is complete. I've been observing patterns between the relationship of the two (current bar and former) that I can't quite put my finger on (maybe one day I'll get an epiphany or...

daniel-- I enjoy reading your posts on other forums. Your to-the-point style of writing makes great contrast to others who are on a verbal quest of domination. It is a welcome addition here so please continue. The losing trades I can handle, and most of the time I cut my losses with ease. It...

I think I finally let go of the "what I coulda made" syndrome. Since I started on the mini, I would always look back and whimsically state things to myself such as: If I had only held longer-Should've sold sooner-Crap, missed the move-Why didn't I recognize that pattern earlier-Look at all that...

Even though I posted a loss today, I don't feel too bad. I kept my disciplines and actually had some pretty good entries, but my trade management stunk. Mostly because I got dragged into the 1000 NQ fray. What a battle that was. Should've known to be ultra quick on the trigger around there but...

Easy-- I will be sticking to my method religiously. Unless it just completely melts down. As far as simulators go... I can't stand them. I think in the long run they do more harm than good. Maybe if I had a system with hard rules, I could possibly test it. But I don't, so I won't. This quote...

hardcash-- I'm taking your quote to heart as you can see by my actions today. Excellent advice. Say whatever you will.

Choppy market made me even more cautious than I already was. Probably would've taken a few more set-ups but let'em pass. Conservative trading until I get my feet back under me will be M.O. for now. Felt good to get a win no matter how small. + $35.60 / 3 RT's

Whatta scoop cuz-- I can totally relate to your statement above. Maybe that's why trading has hooked me so; lots of similarities to surfing. Waves, flow, equipment, fear, excitement, no day is exactly the same, extremely difficult to master, personal expression. ' Auwe! Nothing else like it...

Jorge and Vulture and Miki-- The statements of these three posts, and for that matter several earlier posts, by knowledgeable traders is exactly the reason why I started this thread. For rookie, pro and veteran traders alike, the information is, IMHO, indispensable. So not only do I get it...

Nihaba-- here's another part of that same pickle. What if I was just lucky and my methodology was all wrong but I made money anyway? Then when luck ran out I'd be in a serious jam. This is what scares me the most. But one thing's for sure, the P/L, overtime, will definitely not lie to you. It...

Up until the last coupla days, I used only discretionary methods (whatever that means) for entries and exits. I watch price action, S/R levels,and a simple 5 min. chart and from there I try to find a rhythm to the market. It worked well when I first started but have since drifted away from it...

10% drawdown today. Largest to date. The confliction between my natural trading tendencies (read: scalper) and the wide stops of the trading room has thrown me for a loop. My rhythm and confidence, not to mention account, are at all time lows. Even though I didn't give the room enough of a...

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Of all days for my Roadrunner service to crap out. At 11:21 (eastern) I was out of the game and out of the chatroom until a few minutes ago. How frustrating, I wasn't even able to follow the market because the whole cable system was down including the TV. What a day it was I gather. While in...

I think I have made haste in trying to do too much too soon. Miki, I hope to eventually get to the point of your quote above. But forcing it is definitely NOT the way to go about it. A few thoughts: When learning a musical instrument, or surfing or whatever; you get to points along the...

About Stevet-- Before I started trading the mini, I thought he might know what he's talking about. After actually trading them, he DEFINITELY knows exactly what he is talking about. Suddenly, I don't find him so irritating.

Next week, I'll be a trial member in a chatroom. Maybe it'll help to smooth some of the edges and put things in a different perspective. I signed up for it yesterday after I got an offer with no strings, so no, I'm not basing it on my loss today. I will begin Monday. In my usual commentary I...