You've worked your butt off for this - We trade to make money - you did (be brief..., be good..., be gone) Then managed your self correctly - stepped away Good Job on both accounts Back to this (always a damn "but" ) We have 1 more day - don't go lax - definitely rest / reset..., but don't get complacent Job ain't done - till it done ============================== And let's not forget the; If only. Be mindful - none of this crap this week Every single day..., every single trade ======================== Once again - Good Job Today J (I get such a kick out of saying that) RN
Thanks. I think one reason for quitting early was so i'll be fresh for tomorrow. I will be patient and focused tomorrow. jas
While showering etc this a.m. had some self doubts and concerns about finishing the week well. Reminded myself that I do fine when patient and focused, that my system is good and if it has a loss it's not a reflection of me, and that it doesn't matter that it's Friday- it's just another day in a long series of days of trading. Listened to a song I like on the drive in and that seemed to put me in the right mood. Once my platform was up and I'd done my pre session review I thankfully wasn't worried about performance. Had my game face on I suppose. Just calm focus at that point. Things I'm doing right and I suppose this was my objective this week; Patience and trade rested and focused. Things I'm doing wrong: Moving targets still. It must be some kind of control thing or lack of trust in the system. I'll think it over this weekend. It will be my objective for next week to keep those targets. Redneck you got it in me to celebrate the victories. I think in the past I would be hesitant to do so unless I was perfectly disciplined. I think it's possible to recognize and celebrate the good things I've accomplished and at the same time work to improve the other areas. Thank you and correct me if I'm wrong. Certainly my goal is much better discipline. First trade got 8 instead of 25, second trade got my target of 20. After that I decided my poor discipline on first trade and an unexpected overly elated outburst on second trade would make it a good time to stop. I believe this was best week this year, shoot maybe ever, as far as PnL and more importantly my coming in rested, patient and focused. + 114 ticks for week PnL attached "You just get so many trips 'round the sun" Forgot what a looker she is. Wow !
You have it correct We strive for perfection..., knowing full well we are not perfect When we do good - we celebrate Speaking of which...... Five days...., five consecutive days - of profitability!!!!! Was each day perfect - hell no Was each day easy - hell no But you did it - You J - all you (though you can't see it - I have a grin from ear to ear) Obviously 5 consecutive days of profitability is possible Any reason the next 5 can't be the same - hell no I stated the job ain't done - till it done This week is done - and done very well Rest / relax / detox / wear out the anxiety that has built up (and believe me it has built up) Sunday afternoon we'll get back in the mode - but until then.... Celebrate your victories - they are many..., they were hard won..., and you've earned it RN
Okay J.., Last week is in the books..., its done..., its past..., its history.., can't dwell on it any longer Time to move on..., time to prepare Monday..., and the coming week begins; right here..., right now We prepare our self So we take care of each and every day So we take care of each and every trade So Friday EOD - once again..., there is no "If only" RN
Although this deals with ES, principles work on any market. I am not trading much in ES today, trying to work out kinks in automated program, it frustrating to just watch it miss signals or take signals not there...crap, LOL dumb computer.....
Not a good day for my methods. Chop & deep PB trends. Looks like two trades I moved stop too tight. Actually it's per plan but given the pullbacks going on I should allow a bit more room. I encountered this problem before. Overall mental state was fine. Need to come in tomorrow even more patient as sometimes these chop conditions can last several days. -44 ticks today. Not frustrated or overly concerned but aware to be cautious tomorrow.
Hi Handle, Are you still trading crude oil futures before 6:00 AM Eastern Time ? Today, CL began to chop around 9:30 AM. If I start at 9:00 AM, there is not much to do ................
Just a thought - is it possible you were suffering from weekend lag? There was a period where Mondays were my worst/ hardest day - simply because I was sluggish (mentally) RN