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  1. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    A couple of points to note: 1) 97% was over 5.5 months, not 3. 2) I didn't say I was trading $3K :). That's what I need per contract. I respect...
    Post by: JamesEM, Dec 3, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  2. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    Thanks for your comment, Gotcha :) However, I won't even attempt to calculate points per day because that is a really dangerous way to think....
    Post by: JamesEM, Dec 2, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  3. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    I attracted someone who is willing to actually back me. No time limits, just draw-down limits. That's what I'm working on now!
    Post by: JamesEM, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  4. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    I'm not sure I a understand you? All I know is I can operate with a specific draw-down over TIME and they don't offer that. Focusing on the...
    Post by: JamesEM, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  5. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    Another update for all those interested! After leaving TST behind, I've now turned my attention to my own account. I've made 16.2% on my small...
    Post by: JamesEM, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  6. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    Nothing changed. They're model just doesn't allow for normal draw-down within trading.
    Post by: JamesEM, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  7. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    Redevelopment: If you are down less than half your draw-down limit ($750 in my case) and you have traded 9 days or less, they give you a free...
    Post by: JamesEM, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  8. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    No, it was just a personal decision to not waste anymore energy with an unfavorable situation :)
    Post by: JamesEM, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  9. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    For all who are interested, here's my update on my personal journey with TST. In short, the journey with them stops here. I'm currently at day 7...
    Post by: JamesEM, Nov 12, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  10. I Win 100% Of My Trades- Expectancy.

    Well I completely disagree. Each to their own I guess! On re-reading my own comment, I've realized that there IS a technical error there...albeit...
    Post by: JamesEM, Nov 6, 2016 in forum: Psychology

  11. I Win 100% Of My Trades- Expectancy.

    I've been thinking about what you wrote here and I think the key part is the bit you put in italics- I think people (I know I did) get confused by...
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 29, 2016 in forum: Psychology

  12. I Win 100% Of My Trades- Expectancy.

    This is what got me for a long (looong!) time. Win Rate. Expectations about expectancy. I had to learn to give up control in the short-term to...
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 29, 2016 in forum: Psychology

  13. I Win 100% Of My Trades- Expectancy.

    I don't know what you're referring to with "service provider"... It absolutely doesn't equal lazy. You MUST lose to win! Being a winner means...
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 29, 2016 in forum: Psychology

  14. 5 Changes I Made That Had A HUGE Impact On My P&L.

    I didn't say that. TST did! Re: Edge- I have one. NOBODY can do much better than "a bit better than Average". EVERYONE is subject to luck in the...
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 25, 2016 in forum: Psychology

  15. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    Thank you Xela! (re: critics- I've noticed!!)
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 25, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  16. 5 Changes I Made That Had A HUGE Impact On My P&L.

    Wow! This thread went off topic REALLY fast! :rolleyes: I'm happy to spark some lively debate anyway..lol. As we are going off topic, I'll post...
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 25, 2016 in forum: Psychology

  17. FINALLY passed TopstepTrader's Combine!

    http://blog.topsteptrader.com/funded-trader-jamesem-fano-italy
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 25, 2016 in forum: Prop Firms

  18. 5 Changes I Made That Had A HUGE Impact On My P&L.

    Of course this example is IF all things remain the same. I'm simply saying that moving to a higher TF makes more money. And I absolutely agree...
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 24, 2016 in forum: Psychology

  19. 5 Changes I Made That Had A HUGE Impact On My P&L.

    There's no real way to "make sure" but 100% over 4 months and ~350 trades is better than break-even for 4 years!
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 24, 2016 in forum: Psychology

  20. 5 Changes I Made That Had A HUGE Impact On My P&L.

    LMAO!
    Post by: JamesEM, Oct 24, 2016 in forum: Psychology
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