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Understanding is not part of the job description..., never has been - and neither is blaming something other than our self Contextualize it (likely this will take time to get correct - called learning) Trade what you see Always use a stop loss Guaranteed there exist tradable conditions -...

Operating in an uncertain environment is counter intuitive to how the human brain is wired Even though life is fraught with uncertainty - most choose not to accept it (brain is really efficient at making connection where none actually exist to make the "appearance" of certainty) The mkt -...

I would..., and did - teach my kids the type of trading that suited their individual personalities RN

I have mixed thoughts Aspiring traders don't know..., what they don't know I think people should be very selective with their purchases..., knowing some purchases are necessary Unfortunately the internet / bookstore are filled with bullshit promising all sorts of returns / secrets / "holy...

Too late to edit above..., but I should add Then doing it Knowing and doing are two totally different skill sets RN

Really good Thank you RN

Thank you Life is pretty dang good (probably just jinxed myself - lol) RN

Just livin life RN

What matter most That one consistently makes more money..., than they lose This is the nature and essence of trading - period How to get there - there is not just one thing / aspect that matters most Everything is important..., and everything must work in lockstep (the chain is only as...

Depends How mentally / psychologically drained / wrecked are you after said loss Does a setup / edge (however you define it / them) exist Manage yourself - first and foremost Then if you good to go - trade on..., if not - live to trade another day Losses are simply one aspect of this...

Least he is consistent - should probably write a book or some shit After all.., how many aren't consistent (rhetorical) ETA - as for blowing accounts being funny - I fail to see the humor - been there / done that - didn't like it one damn bit..., but it was necessary apparently RN

OP Don't overthink this shit - it's trading.., not rocket science You exit.., and conditions (however you define them) showing there another setup to go the same direction - take it..., just as you would if conditions (however you define them) are showing to enter the opposite direction...

Everything is always trending (unless it goes to zero)..., or nothing is ever trending- simply depends the TF you're referencing Why context is one very important aspect Once one can define it (consistently) - one can identify what its doing / or has done / or extrapolate out what it likely...

Everything works - till it doesn't What defines a trader.., is knowing what to do when it doesn't RN

Trend follower - you make out that is a bad thing???? What exactly is a trend Which direction does it move How long does it last How far will it move How does one determine its beginning How bout its end - what's that look like Any variations to it Curious minds and the like...

Thank You Just been livin / lovin life..., getting the kids raised and on their own Now enjoying LOL..., nope..., looking around here a bit - people still their own worst enemy RN

Various thoughts Back testing is fine but be cautious of over optimizing - mkts constantly evolve / morph / change - as does the world Discretionary vs systematic Systematic - for it to truly be - it should be able to be programmed (a=c..., then do b) - which works until the mkt morphs...

Absolutely I am positive I do not know what price will do next I am positive I don't need to I am positive I will trade each edge I am positive I will use a stop loss I am positive I will not move that stop loss out I am positive I will move that stop loss to lock in profits (once...

Why is the obvious..., not so obvious That would entail changing human behavior - LMAO I'm curiously watching to see how well AI fairs - doubtful any better than humans or bots I do think AI will be quicker at responding to live events as they occur But..., that's why stop losses were...

Risk to Reward One of those bullshit terms the industry made up and uses Reward - does anybody (other than the invisible ones) - really ever know how far price will move in their favor - no And if you think otherwise - then you're essentially saying you can accurately predict price movement...