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Thanks Handle. I agree about stats and subconscious. When I was keeping good stats with CL I did see improvement and more confidence. Switching back to NQ has been a bit confusing but I'm getting the 'feel' back . Unless CL really picks up i'll be with NQ for awhile. I did do some solid review...

Yep , agree. My focus may have not been best and the time of year/slow trading hasn't helped. It's also pointed out a couple areas in my plan that need to better defined to keep from getting impatient in chop. that's actually I think an easy fix plan wise. Discipline will be another thing...

thanks Smallstops. I like to keep my trader muscles engaged but I will decrease my activity or just do research. BTW, been trying out yoga this month. Only had time for once a week.

Pretty difficult week. Tuesday my first several trades went quickly to full stop and it took a mental toll. Did not trade well that day and was down 40 nq pts. That left a trading hangover into Wednesday and I went down 30 pts before I was able to pull it together and get back close to even on...

Thanks Handle. It's very interesting to see what you're doing. Quite different than how I'm trading. This one reminds me of a system called the Floor Traders Method which also used 9 & 18 ema if I remember correctly. It also entered on pullbacks. Can't remember exact details but someone could...

No, not great stats. Well, my CL stats are good but I'm not tracking as much and as often as I'd like. Simply, just don't have enough time to stay on top of it. I know my CL plan vs actual trade stats show the big issue for me was discipline following plan and not the method. So been focusing...

Not a lot going on. Low volatility. Rather difficult environment. Trying to be patient. Could have handled a coupled trades a bit better. Might just do an update later this week unless things pick up.

That's good thanks. I liked his 'books to read' link too.

Thanks RN. My exits in NQ look like they can be improved. I trade it with 2 cars , 1 off at nearby target and then try to let other run. A couple ideas I want to try. But good point , things do seem slow. =============== At one point today I was looking at the chart and thought I have no idea...

Did fine today. Couple trades in CL that didn't work. Action didn't look good so switched to NQ. Lately trend has been lose in CL, win in NQ; which continued today. I think I trade CL better but lately NQ has been offering better moves. Might have to spend more focus on NQ. Feels like I should...

I can start the count over or call it 4 out 5. The latter is a bit more encouraging. Mostly it was an OK day. Waited til after inventory report to trade. My first trade was a set up where a larger target can be justified but since it was first trade of day I kept my regular target . I want to...

Thanks Handle , appreciate that.

4 for 4 A few trades in CL that didn't work. Looked slow and choppy so started watching NQ , which was a good decision. Lost a bit in CL , made a bit in NQ. Didn't look at PnL Kinda just waiting for a day that better fits my methods. Nice that I'm able to pull a little $$ out of NQ. That...

3 for 3. Traded well. Didn't move targets. Took good trades. Slept in a little to be sure I was rested for Monday. Didn't look at PnL but should be a small acceptable loss. Missed that 9:15 PB entry when I was taking my scheduled break. ==== Yesterday did some mental review. A little talk...

When I wrote it I was also thinking that Monday shouldn't be any different than any other day. I should always be operating with the same amount of patience; the same mindset. But I do know Mondays are not my best day so I wanted to stress to myself to be especially aware to not rush anything...

Pretty solid trading today. first trade to target. Next trade went to target but no fill. Hit my price twice within about 30 seconds then reversed. Also was at a resistance level. Think I learned something there. Exit quickly when that happens and take a few ticks less. Avoided chop well but...

good idea. I tried that a couple years ago and recorded for an hour and took no trades :D I might try again. Can't remember what program. I think it was WebEx which is used for conferences but can be used solo if I remember correctly. Trading psych Rande Howell has also suggested using a...

No surprise to me I traded well today. When I get pissed off at myself I now have the ability to come back more patient and focused. Of course I don't want to have that kind of motivation going forward. Took 1 CL trade to target then it went in to a range. After two hours of watching CL do...

Nice comeback ! Yeah, it's something I've thought about but rarely do. Pushups usually if I do remember. I'll keep it in mind.

Thanks. I think I'm impatiently trying to push so everything begins happening now. That's when things start falling apart for me. Maybe I'm just more of a gradual improvement trader. Now you sound like a trader.:) I've written before here or on yukoners journal about that. I agree forgiveness...