Hey guys. I've been back and fourth on the idea of a new journal thread for a long time. I've decided to move forward, so here it is.
So I want to start with a description of what I'm trying to do and why. First, I guess, is the who of it.
From the post asking for feedback on starting a new journal type thread:
Hey Guys. The question, really for Mike...but as he requests I'm using the forum to talk about something that is on my mind. The past year, and especially the last 6 weeks, many things have become abundantly clear (not clearer, but clear), meaning that I feel like I can talk about them with near certainty. I'm thinking about starting a new journal type thread where I could share with complete transparency, my views and my experience concerning creating wealth via the financial markets. Of course the "fail" or "useless" read, please learn from my mistakes chapters, FAR outweigh the THIS IS IT that everyone is looking for.
I am NOT looking for a following or seeking anything. I'm simply thinking about being an available resource for people that are trying to do well and frankly have no real advocate in the marketplace. If I have a thread then I have some editorial control and I think having all the wldisims going forward in a single place would be helpful.
I guess I'd treat that thread like a blog. One that could stay focused and valuable. I'd probably start with a series on my progression that would end with what I have working now, and why I think I have "it".
The journey has been long, really long. Ive failed a lot...and sometimes really big. Thus I'd consider it a blessing to return value to folks(if they will listen) so that maybe they could suffer less and "make" more through considering something that was part of my hallucination along the way.
Indicators, settings, time frame, methods, strategies, price action, risk management...all of it open for discussion and expose.
Is that a thread the membership would be interested in? How do I start a new journal thread?
Many of you said "do it". Thanks for that encouragement. I want to discuss things that I think matter...or mattered to me along the way. I continue to learn from many of you. I don't mean to pontificate. Sometimes I am vociferous, maybe to a fault. That is because I see a lot of shenanigans.
I will never make shit up or try to be interesting above being meaningful. If I don't know or can only offer subjective opinion, I'll do my best to note that. If I call you out or challenge something, the purpose is to find the truth or the answer that can help us make money...not to be right. Self aggrandizement and pride are both sins. If I am "on you", ask yourself if you are an idiot before you ask if I am an asshole...both may be affirmative.
I benefit AT LEAST as much from this process as you do...so I appreciate you and your engagement here.
The "why" of the new thread. For me, to keep myself accountable, to return value, to never stop learning, and to help others avoid pain.
I do NOT, nor will I ever, have anything to sell. I will never benefit financially (or in kind) from anyone that may have something for sale here or elsewhere. I make that distinction because I do "use" things that I did not think of or create myself that may be available commercially. Those "things" will come up in normal discourse and my use or application does tacitly endorse that "thing"... I don't get access or money to promote or endorse.
I want you all to be well, do well and trade well...that is to live well, the lives that have been designed for you. So here we go.