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MO I'm not mad / not offended / and not pissed off Honestly.., not sure what I feel ===================== We come on here (here the forum / not necessarily this thread)..., and in attempt to get a handle on this trading gig Lay our soul bare..., expose every bit of inadequacy..., every bit...

Yukoner The above is trading It ain't perfect...., and lot of times it ain't pretty..., and most times - especially in the beginning - it ain't easy But you did your job today Tomorrow - we'll do our job again RN

The why not just ask - straight up Do I follow my own rules - Yes Am I human..., do I fuck up..., do I sometimes break my rules - Yes ============= When it comes to trading - I don't care for games When it comes to honesty / to being straight up - that is priceless..., and more precious...

Through all the whatever went on today - you dug your self out You..., Yukoner..., kept fighting..., kept your head about you (mostly..., and even then..., when things went south - you regrouped :) ) And went from >(400) to +3 That is good trading - period RN

From this point on - you are MO to me - hope this is agreeable Let's break your questions down and see what we end up with BTW - disagreeing..., is how we learn..., and why mkts exist So no matter if we do.., or don't - we always can ;) (least imo) Besides..., group think sucks - also imo...

as an aside In another thread I detailed out the advantages of setting a goal (least for me) Goal being met - I'm going back to bed It colder than a well digger's ass outside..., and there white stuff on the ground (happens about once a year round these parts) And since goal met - I have no...

Since it me that is big on "trading well and fuck the results" - I surmise this directed at me - more or less Cool..., let's apply a little common sense just to determine if you're proverb holds water "It is all about the results" Hmmm Being that we're traders - our only result would be a...

You gonna push a man - least buy him a round - specially a cow poke weary from the long travel RN

Well.., we have work to do..., may as well nut up and get to it And in the meantime..... If / when our emotions pop up - which they do..., and will; We recognize em.., we acknowledge em..., we set em aside... we then observe em WHILE/ AND/ THEN We get back to work Only matters what we do -...

Here's another RN

Another range to consider Sir (from 1st attachment) - it drawn free style so it a little crooked - but I think it conveys the idea Works on the remaining attachments also :) Just a lil sumthin sunthin to ponder RN

In a volatile / ranging / mean reverting environment - you will get away with it - obviously you did In a relentless trend move against one's position - you'll get your nuts cut of..., and a margin call to boot Longs - near the end of 07 = decimated Shorts - mid 09 = decimated These 3 -...

Careful with the bullshit..., I fall into the category of not caring if each trade works or not And we can certainly compare our daily PnL's to determine the "they don't do very well or they fail" part Willing to let it slide - but not very far RN

Hey Yukoner Trust you got in some good down time / focus on other things this weekend In about 17 hrs we're on ======================== Let's do a little inventorying and see what we know/ have; While trading; you have emotional swings - all the way from scared shitless..., to greedy -...

Clearly I disagree with this sentiment :) Please recall as you read through - this meant for a trader - focused on trading..., not a trader - focused on becoming a trader ==================== I set a daily goal of making between X and Y% Those percentages have commensurate dollar amounts –...

Neither is mine - it redneck speak :cool: RN

And here a bit of basic math Start the day out with X capital in your trading account (only the net $ amount - no buying power) Increase / decrease said amount over the day - no matter if one trades 1 instrument..., or 20 dozen Determine the delta (iow - subtract what you ended with - from...

When looking at the PnLs, there are always two charts At a minimum the charts show the date and ticker symbol - symbol has been the same for over a year - I only day trade 1 instrument at a time If you understand - then why it a pity you "we" cannot judge Either you understand..., or it a...

We have..., have..., have Till Monday;) RN

Pity for y'all..., not me I trade solely for myself..., and my family..., so until you..., or any one else - is willing to share my losses - it no concern to me what anyone thinks of my performance And no..., don't bother asking - I need nothing / am seeking nothing - from anyone When I...