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  1. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    And none of it does a bit of good – unless you can enjoy living In way less than a hundred years – we’ll all be dead, gone, and forgoten RN
  2. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    I was an EE Manager My wonderful financial planner lost the majority of my retirement – and pissed me off (yes at one time I too drank from the spigot of financial ignorance) I decided I could do at least as good as him.... It took me 18 months of pure D hell to – to basically get...
  3. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    For what ever this is worth I grew up on a farm/ ranch with 13 siblings I know what work is..., and being with out..., and getting hand me downs / goodwill’s finest I put myself through school (took eight years) And my wife ain’t the hottest around – but I love her and my kids...
  4. Redneck

    Working on Consistent Profitability

    Tlow I’ve got Tharp’s “Peak Performance” course – if you want to borrow it – As long as you send it back when you’re finished… It has a whole section on dealing with emotions One of the tools is to take sheets of paper and write down your emotions Then on separate...
  5. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    Think what you will RN
  6. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    Won’t disagree with any of this I will add Doesn’t sound like ‘the dark side” Doesn’t entail being a victim Doesn’t entail any pain Does mean one evolves a thick skin so shit no longer bothers them – or does it…. Because enough will never be enough – if first...
  7. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    And if the OP had asked me to elaborate on compartmentalizing I would have oblidged… Instead you made the comment I didn’t know what the fuck I was talking about – which obviously caught my attention...
  8. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    Millionaire It was a bitter pill for me to swallow as well… It took considerable work to get to where I could forgive myself for some of the things I’ve done in my life – and then let them go I had to set them free so they no longer encumbered me fwiw – some things I had...
  9. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    And how is that not playing the victim Learn to forgive yourself for Christ sakes.. and I pose this to you again...... If you can blow off a loss and move on... Then why can't you put trading in its proper place..., and enjoy the rest of your life - when not trading...
  10. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    That'll put me 20+ years trading - Looking forward to it.. I agree, I am insecure, and I've hit walls - it is why I use stops - without fail In the mean time enjoy being a victim - I simply choose not to be.... Some like to wallow, and seek solace it their plight Didn't expect...
  11. Redneck

    I'd like to become a better trader

    BL You are Very Welcome Sir :) RN
  12. Redneck

    I'd like to become a better trader

    BL, One additional characteristic of water When water is poured into a receptacle – it takes on the shape of that receptacle Like wise pour your self into price – and become one with it Lot less stressful… and infinitely more profitable that way fwiw What ever...
  13. Redneck

    I'd like to become a better trader

    H123 You are in my thoughts - get better soon Sir RN
  14. Redneck

    I'd like to become a better trader

    Congratulations BL…, now the real work begins Aside The turmoil in your thread began with me, why…. because imo there was no need for you to lose any more money – needlessly…. Your ego has been kicking your ass That was then… this is now…...
  15. Redneck

    ES Journal Archive (2011)

    It is definitely interesting times we are in, probably get more intresting before its conclusion too imho RN
  16. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    Me too I am completely free IRS not withstanding RN
  17. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    And so have many teens What does that say about the traders (supposed adults) RN
  18. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    It does..., if you find something you love..., and focus on it..., when not trading It can’t help but to turn off (we can only think of one thing at a time) ==================================================================================== I can’t stress this enough…. It is a...
  19. Redneck

    Arthur Deco Mentors ET Noobs

    He…, Jimmy Hoffa…, and Elvis – have left the house RN
  20. Redneck

    The Dark Side of Suppressing Emotions While Trading

    Since I am the one who suggested compartmentalize – I can only assume you mean me Life and death in battle…, experiencing the carnage war causes…, losing loved ones…, and living not knowing if the next breath you take will be your last one…. IS a hellof damn sight different...
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