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If you happen to know other people who also trade, you can maybe start a chatroom so that you can interact with one another during your trading hours. It may also help with your trading since you can now bounce ideas off each other. There is always the option of getting pets as well :)

I have seen traders go through this same problem, from my observation, the issue usually is due to the leverage change when you start trading at a prop firm. Having the extra buying power usually affects a traders entries and exits compared to a retail account. If I was you, I would compare your...

I like classical, sounds good and helps me relax. Ocean wave sounds work for me as well.

You do but there is a volume requirement I believe.

Why don't you take some time off, maybe 2 months or so? Sometimes one has to take a break and stop doing something, hopefully after a break, you will miss it and will want to resume trading again. Sounds like your style is best for earnings periods anyways so it works in your favor to take off...

Almost 3 years, was only trading part time though. The main thing that helped me was when I started to branch out of just trading stocks started trading forex, options and futures. Each requires a different strategy and money management techniques. It has made me more aware of what I am good at...

I have used Forex.com before, but OANDA may be better suited for you cost wise.

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I have used an i3 and have ran 2 trading platforms on it at the same time with no issues. I guess it really depends how many charts you plan to open at once, me I do 4 charts with one platform and 1 with the other.

Agreed with above, model 1 is most realistic.

http://www.nasdaq.com/markets/most-active.aspx

Usually fixed target, but on occasion will take off most on fix target and trail the rest.

Thanks for the info, starting day 1

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN85S9-85-Inch-Ultra-120Hz/product-reviews/B00CMEN95U/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1 Just for laughs lol

It will vary a lot based on the situation/environment. Cost of living in different areas will be different, then there is the factor of how many people you are supporting off that income and the health condition of each person etc. There is no concrete answer since there are too many variables...

I prefer Gun-fu lol

My finance class in college had us do trading simulators. I did well on it so I decided to try trading with real money.

simple answer to the OP: peer pressure

I use it and it works well for me. Of course everyone's experience can be different, you can always try a demo of it to see how it works for you.

Seems like the higher ups threw him under the bus. I doubt he lied about the position and nobody knew. How does nobody know about a multi-billion dollar position?