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It's funny, whenever you tell a non-trader a story like that they just don't quite get it. It's always, well be happy you made money. Tough call on the puts though. That's what i've started referring to as an "Are you fucking kidding me ? exit" I'm in So Cal , start drinking. i have...

Was tired today. Took 1 trade for + 4.25 pts then pretty much clocked out mentally.

thanks guys. For context i've been using opening range high/low, prior day hi/lo and channels. i bot one of the dalton books you mentioned awhile back but honestly haven't got to it.

Exactly, why would i exit ? Welcome to my trading world. I take entries off the 1 minute, possibly getting shaken out from that. Over analyzing, unclear exit strategy, psych issues. Not a money issue, only 1 car. Trying too hard to make perfect trades ? I'll sleep better when i can make it...

A good day for review. Areas i believe I've improved on over the past year (but will always be working to improve further): 1 I understand the nuances of my set ups much better. 2 I read price action better. 3 Manage my stress levels in trades better through awareness and breathing...

It's on my Amazon Wish list. Now start writing it !

Yeah it does seem easy. Feel free to read my journal for a history of the mistakes i've made. By mental i knew i should have held but figured i'd lock profits (for ego) as i can always re-enter. Except i'm lousy at re-entering on strong trends. I'm working on both problems. chart...

5 trades -2.50 pts still getting beat by the mental game

Ever get the feeling traders are just waiting to short this ? I am but not convinced it's ready to roll over. will play both sides for now or sit on hands

My eyes have had enough. Wish i could have caught some more today. Always looks easy after the fact

Hey Rashid, Hope your back trading and posting soon. Best of luck and don't give up on your dream ! jas

I'm back. Only had 2 trades last week if i remember correctly. (Traded from home so don't have record here) A BE and +1.00 Today 1.50 pts on 5 trades. I'm approaching the 1 year mark for my ET journal. I expect going forward i will be posting less. It seems to me that it's becoming...

Thanks RN, Sometimes i'm so confused i don't know which questions to ask. But mostly now it's just me reviewing my set ups and asking myself the questions. Again, i appreciate all the sharing and info you provide. good trading to you jas

thanks JP. I should start thinking about where i can add rather than where can i take profits. Not that i'm ready to start adding to positions but it's a good mindset and may get me to hold winners longer on the good days. 2 trades -4.25 today. A little forced. Stopped trading early as...

nope. might be done for the day also. will check the action a bit later -4.25 2 trades GL

lot's of chop patience

that last trade ran another 14 after the exit. + 7 on the day, 4 trades Given the volatility i need to be striving for bigger targets. I'm trading conservatively mostly (i rationalize) due to last weeks poor trading. I really need a decent week to get my head back on straight. So far...

cables=MA this one will probably run 30 pts more but decent pts for me and i managed to hold through the indecision go or fail stage (not sure why i'm posting so much today. guess i feel chatty. good lessons in the charts too i think)

:D :D I know. I know. My mind doesn't see them once i get in a trade. I keep trying to make this harder than it should be.

This going to run past HOD ? blow some stops then reverse ?