When I first started trading futures I thought, ok its monday I am going to take $250 or $500 out of the market today. I know that sounds arrogant and stupid as hell, but don't all newbies approach the market as their personal slot machine. Needless to say that I learned the hard way the markets don't give a crap what you think or what your position is. Once I improved risk management my trading was much better, more profitable and most of all less stressfull. Nothing like going to bed deep underwater, no thanks!!