A sluggish start on Monday. A rushed prep on Tuesday. And a not-so-great trade to kick off Wednesday. That pretty much sums up the first half of my trading week. But this post isn’t about the trades. It’s about something else that’s become part of the rhythm. I started running again. Nothing fancy. Just a […]
What I Thought Was Discipline Was Actually Fear
I’ve been trading pretty tightly lately. Rules set. Checklist followed. Pre-market done.No chasing. No overtrading. Just clean execution. Or so I thought. That kind of structure usually helps me stay sharp. But last week, something felt off. I’d mark up a level, see price line up perfectly… and still hesitate.No entry. No trade. Just a […]
Trading is About Location. Always Has Been
I’ve been deep in the trenches lately. Refining setups, rewriting plans, backtesting like a maniac (manually with Tradingview’s market replay— no fancy automation), setting up accounts, even negotiating commissions. It’s been intense. A bit draining, to be honest. But stepping back gave me space to revisit old trading journals, flip through a few good books, […]
Trading Journal or Fantasy Log? How to Actually Use It to Get Better
Are You Journaling or Just Daydreaming? How to Actually Use a Trading Journal to Improve Let’s not kid ourselves. Most trading journals are just organized daydreams. Spreadsheets filled with screenshots. Notes like “entry was late” or “should’ve waited.”Maybe a red cell for losers.Makes you feel productive, right? But here’s the thing— If your journal isn’t […]
The Exit Trap: How Poor Trade Management Quietly Destroys Your Account
The Silent Killer: How Inconsistent Trade Management Bleeds Your Account DryReal talk from the trenches Most traders obsess over entries.New setup? Screenshot it.Clean breakout? Love it.Indicator combo? Let’s backtest it for six months. Cool. But here’s the kicker… It’s not your entries that are killing your account.It’s your exits. The wildly inconsistent ones. The Setup […]
Good Week, Bad Week: The Brutal Trading Pattern Killing Your Progress (and How to Fix It)
You know the pattern: ✅ Week 1 — You’re locked in. Patient. Picking clean setups. You finish green and think, “Finally, I’m leveling up.”❌ Week 2 — You’re trigger-happy. Chasing moves. Breaking rules you swore you wouldn’t. By Friday, you’re back where you started, or worse. Sound familiar?You’re not alone. It’s one of the most […]
