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My thoughts exactly. Succeeding in the simulator is no gaurantee you'll make it in the real market. However, failure in the simulator is a damn good sign you're not ready for the big time yet. I'm still having quite a few of those "what the hell was I thinking?!?" trades.

Well, it was bound to happen eventually. After my first 7 trading days, I logged out of TT Sim with more money in my pocket than I went in with. After broker fees, I was actually up $9.40. Better not spend it all in one place. :p I just wish I started this sooner. I've spent the last several...

I've been looking for a place to gather my thoughts on trading, and a journal seems to be as good as place as any. Although this journal is mainly for my own record, I'll provide some details about myself in case anyone decides to follow it. I'm a 28 year old guy from chicago. Like a lot of...

Thanks all to everyone who pitched in their thoughts. Some final thoughts of my own. I am fully aware that "teaching myself the markets" and "knowing how to trade" are two completely different animals. I can read books on trading. I can take classes in trading. That doesnt mean I know squat...

TorontoTrader, You make a valid point. While I'm looking around for trader's assistant positions and apprenticeships at trading firms, I havent had any luck yet. I think you may be right that without any trading experience under my belt, my chances of getting any offers are going to be...

I was hoping I could solicit some of the more experienced traders out there for some advice in starting a career in trading. My background is that I've spent the last 3 years self teaching myself how the markets work. Recently, I've decided to take the plunge and resign my from my big five...