Traders like us probably can handle a mad market, but to help a mad person ? Probably we can help by don't asking him too much or make fun of him. Have some mercy.
Sniper,
Truck driving is not suitable for any NEW ex traders.
Learn to be an acupuncture master, paleo trainer or meditation guru. These health related jobs will inspire you how to control your mind as healthy mind came from healthy body. One fine day, may be you'll receive an enlightment...
Come to my trading room --
local radio for relaxation songs...
printer at the left...to print worthy charts/setups...
simple rules rules on wall that changes often...
To avoid failure, traders need both trading skills and money.
If you have money but no skills, you're like Baring bank
If you have skills but no money, you're small trader like me
:p
in CL, over/under shoot SR level will happen more in choppy mkt.
You'll know it if a line can't be drawn properly and you need to rely more on patterns. If not sure what patterns to look for , stay out as the risk is much higher when this happen.
1. yes, if you really want it.
2. you start by choosing a forum or a blog to follow - to get some idea or get some free advice.. but I think following several blogs is a good move. Best traders are not in herds like a forum, but they go solo like a blog.
3. minimum 5-7k, but bigger account...
lack of sleep and risky decision
http://www.dukehealth.org/health_library/news/sleep-deprived-people-make-risky-decisions-based-on-too-much-optimism
Lack of quality sleep is really a big problem for me.
Another way to improved my sleep is to get better nutrition - but not from fake...