Hi First you better figure out the base timeframe you are intending to trade based on your specific conditions. Then you just focus in one or just a few instruments and try to manage the trade. Never forget successful trading is a marathon, not a ...

Macro, Markets & Mild Panic

Practice on demo account or otherwise in live account the smallest size position. Market psychology books from Mark Douglas a must read, "Trading in the zone". Alexander Elder's "Trading for a living" a good starting point as it comprises trading ...

strategies for beginners

11. I believe that a winning attitude is a positive expectation of my efforts with an acceptance that whatever results I get are a perfect reflection of my level of development and what I need to learn to do better. 12. Mind, body, spirit aligned ...

My beliefs

Thank you for your wisdom, really appreciated. Pls preach more when you find some time.

Why does it seem so easy for other traders, but not for me?

I can't agree more, very well explained.

Why does it seem so easy for other traders, but not for me?

In my humble opinion you're risking way too much per trade. I wouldn't be comfortable risking more than 0.5% per trade. This way even a string of losses would not affect you emotionally. Your focus must not be on quitting the job but mastering ...

Why does it seem so easy for other traders, but not for me?

I can't agree more.

Most Traders Don’t Have an Edge Problem — Action Addiction

I totally agree GearZero with your concept of trading for personal freedom not to show off. As Alexander Elder said Freedom begins in our minds, not in our bank accounts. In your 5 points I would like to add the beliefs you hold true about trading. ...

When You Trade For Luxury, I Trade For Freedom Of Time!

You're absolutely right, Mark Douglas remains the King of trading psychology. RIP Mark, my great, virtual mentor.

Reprogram your mind