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Yesterday was an example of getting rewarded for doing the wrong thing. At eod despite the profit I was disappointed I hadn't done what I was supposed to do. I was trading to protect profits. I understand my behavior. I've had two of my best weeks ever and profitable 8 of 9 days. Kind of new...

OK done for the day and heading out soon. Spikey action today. Lots of tails. Yesterday I had a trade go to target in 35 seconds. I have to remember that trades usually take more time than that. I did not do a good job of holding trades today. Had one trade MFE 19 just missing my 20 target and...

And good morning to you ! jas

Amazing how hitting a couple targets can make for a good day. Only traded after inventory numbers and it was a bit choppy. Don't think there were any mistakes. Maybe a little late entry on a couple trades. At one point was - 21 then caught some nice set ups and finished +37. At one time in...

Was wondering where you were. Glad all is well.

Not a great day for my discipline. After first 2 trades I was +25 ticks and thought this is almost too easy.:eek: Based on developing price action I figured the odds were decreasing for easy trades. So the mindset switched to "protect profits and only take strong set ups." After missing a...

Thanks JS. There are times i'll get up maybe 15-20 ticks or back in NQ days + 5 -8 pts then I start thinking; 'this is a good profit for the day and if I take another trade and lose then I'll only have a small profit. ' So then I get real cautious and don't take any more trades even though...

Pretty narrow choppy range today. I got lucky and was able to catch a couple of the moves early. After that I would consider the set ups lower quality, S/R ranges near by, so I wasn't looking too hard for entries. +41 ticks first trade failed to move past a minor resistance so exited quickly...

Nice job , JS. Do you move your stop to BE or trail it after price has gone X amount in your favor ?

You know... if one just has some patience, knows their set ups and the variations they can take, this game gets a little easier. Now taking a break to check my ego.

I will be ready and looking forward to it.

Thanks RN. You have a good weekend too ! jas

Thanks Slugar. I appreciate it ! PM me your progress if you feel like sharing or talking.

+24 ticks Calling it a day. I'm missing too many trades. Not sure why. Not enough sleep, too much sleep ? IDK. But my willingness to take risk or something is not there. A bit frustrating but my god I've certainly had worse days. Today first trade MFE 16 then exit -1. Should have been BE but...

Thanks JS. Awareness and re-focus. Maybe all this practice is paying off. jas

+49 ticks Yesterday I decided the only time i'll move my target is when I am positive on the day and market conditions justify increasing target. Yesterday I was negative on the day and should have just left my original target. And having said that , I need to be careful I'm not increasing...

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How so.., seriously Wasn't sure if this was a question or rhetorical. My other trades I was very calm and detached. Even had a bite of what I was snacking on while in a trade rather than hovering over mouse. It's a small step towards where I want to get to. "See ya" tomorrow RN. Thanks. jas

-35 ticks. I decided to sleep in and skip the pre inventory report trading. Post report market choppy. My trades were going +10 then coming back on me and then several losses as well. My focus was great and very relaxed in the trades. Was not concerned at the negative pnl just kept waiting...

yes, possible. When it's taking willpower to enter trades then the willpower needed to stay in the trade is depleted. Need more 'letting go', effort free trading all around. Will discuss what I'm fearful of with myself; among other things.