living expenses here are ridiculous & ridiculously cheap for many foreigners: $100 - $1000 per month ($1k up is comfortable/VERY comfortable) Asia (the Philippines) + experience +$500 = trading for a living the longer equation would be Asia + ...

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that's ok, i'll even chip in, IF they can trade like that --- with just one hand on the keyboard Awesome points. thanks Joel. i feel sane & less hyperidiculous after reading this

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For one, account size traded & concept of 'large'/'small' account are of subjective & geographic bias. i definitely cant prove it right now, but if u live were i live, where living expenses are relatively very low, i believe u can trade for a living ...

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Yes Sir. i would've wanted to wait for & possibly trade until & during the FOMC Announcement (8hrs ago) but somebody else was using the PC. Let's see what price has in store for us today.

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yes, i think u believe in yourself BUT not enough confidence to counter your mentioned concerns/anxieties.... it is very obvious to me just by reading your posts. again, u dont need this thread or the PF or a billionaire trader to tell/teach u to ...

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thanks, looks interesting!

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no need to blow many accounts...if u do this right, right from the start. i never met any trader myself. i do not belong to a trading family either. we basically have the same background, same age. but actually u are superior since u have an IB ...

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i was wondering where the North American J16 traders were? i needed J16 backup. ahhh... asleep

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is someone using my avatar? (it's a music instrument-related brand -- Zildjian) ... if so, im flattered no Sir, not a PF member yet Glad to have u here...

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im glad u are serious with this business. u again raised points i tried to address in my earlier post. let me ask u: are there no professionals &/or experienced traders posting in this thread? aren't there traders sharing/willing to share here in ...

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nice to see u post here, Sir Robert. hope u keep posting!

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I LOVE stories. Please share when u can. many thanks Sir! scott89, u had a lot of great posts here in your thread. man, these alone should get YOU motivated! I am!

I am demotivated...

IMHO, two persons or 2 traders will never be equal. one is always better than the other. everyone is unique. also, instruction frm a senior, experienced &/or successful trader DOES NOT guarantee that the 'student' will succeed. the strategy/method ...

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may or may not be 5-6months

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i agree, solid MM is 1 of the keys to our success. however i dont see how contrasting MM will yield good consistent habits. ask yourself, why different MM for live & demo? (when u drive a bike or car, do u drive differently from what u learned when ...

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let me share some thoughts: results are not the only measurement of success &/or improvement. Dont let ANYbody tell u what u can & cant do. only YOU can decide & discern what u can & cant do. (think about it: IF trading is NOT doable, then we all ...

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i heard & was told a few times that J16 traders like ghous have journals there. u can take inspirations & models from there (on how to trade, specifically suitable to your personality). actually if u read & follow posts by J16 traders here --- ...

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i am not a member yet... here are PF-related posts here here here here these may aid in your decision.

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popo, gbpusd 8 pips spread??? which broker? better get a broker that gives u 1-3pip spread for gu.

vsa with Malcolm

rejection of price: think of it like a ball (price) bouncing of a wall or the floor (PPZ or S/R). a ball getting a strong bounce off of the floor will give u a good move (height-wise); a weak bounce will give u a weaker move (ball will bounce only a ...

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