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Forum: Trading Journals June 1st, 2021, 12:22 PM
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Posted By Sandpaddict
I wrote that first picture (post) when I had...

I wrote that first picture (post) when I had finally realized what all the professionals were saying about stops.

Take small stops. They will always be easier to overcome than big ones. And TAKE...
Forum: Trading Journals May 31st, 2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Todays been boring. Lol. Perfect. It should be....

Todays been boring. Lol. Perfect. It should be. Just held position. That's it. Theres nothing more to do.

To do anymore is admitting I know what the markets going to do and of course I never do...
Forum: Trading Journals May 30th, 2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
I stole this from snax. It HIT me so hard......

I stole this from snax.

It HIT me so hard... it's so pioneint!

Here is snax post...A quick peruse through my journal will tell you this is EXACTLY where I'm at! No changes needed.
I would even...
Forum: Trading Journals May 30th, 2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Trading in sim is stupid easy? Killing it like...

Trading in sim is stupid easy? Killing it like everytime.

It absolutely amazes me that I can pick any point(random date and time) in the sim and trade like the best trader in the world.

No...
Forum: Trading Journals May 29th, 2021, 11:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
I don't really have an entry strategy. ...

I don't really have an entry strategy.

Depends on how the market FEELS and is moving. Are there a ton of reversals before here? (support or resistance). Does momentum feel fast at resistance? Or...
Forum: Trading Journals May 29th, 2021, 11:19 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Thank you for your response. It's appreciated. ...

Thank you for your response. It's appreciated.

Reminds me of the crab in the bucket. Put one in there it'll get out easily. Put two in there they never get out because one will always drag the...
Forum: Trading Journals May 29th, 2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
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https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=313390Better example.

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Forum: Trading Journals May 29th, 2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
True on so many levels. The more we try to force...

True on so many levels. The more we try to force things the more it repels in this case.

This reminds me of FLOW.

"FLOW" as defined by the book by the same name is "being completely*involved in...
Forum: Trading Journals May 29th, 2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
(I wrote this to some else but really it's...

(I wrote this to some else but really it's basically what I was going to post here)

I'm serious considering calling it quits. I cannot see myself making this work.

I am drawn to bouts of...
Forum: Trading Journals May 29th, 2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
I do my... "my parameters" are MAX contract size....

I do my... "my parameters" are MAX contract size.

That gives me totally flexibly within my framework to trade but limits my exposure.

Thank you.

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Forum: Trading Journals May 28th, 2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
I agree with you mostly but there are definitely...

I agree with you mostly but there are definitely things we see differently.

The main difference I see is no trade, day, or week of trades means anything. I don't think you can EVER learn from...
Forum: Trading Journals May 28th, 2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Curious? Are you a predictor? Or look for good...

Curious? Are you a predictor? Or look for good R/R spots? Levels? Don't need details at all just generalizations.

Do you have fixes targets and stops when you get in?

I get in at prior turning...
Forum: Trading Journals May 28th, 2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
My strategy in it's perfect form uses time...

My strategy in it's perfect form uses time instead of stops and targets to achieve its goals.

I have been using the 50/100 ticks "constraints" to limit my losses as I'm not in the right head space...
Forum: Trading Journals May 28th, 2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Ya this is my last day for awhile. I'm not sure...

Ya this is my last day for awhile. I'm not sure why but I'm trading. To distract myself from a loved ones health situation I think and to trying to cope.

But this is asinine! Its stressing me out...
Forum: Trading Journals May 27th, 2021, 11:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Stupid busy day. Days like today are normally my...

Stupid busy day. Days like today are normally my money makers as I'm pretty contrarian. But absolutely no focus today. I should not trade with everything I have going on but...

Great. Thank you...
Forum: Trading Journals May 26th, 2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Another good (lucky?) evening. Still...

Another good (lucky?) evening.

Still following the 50/100 tick rule.

It's working really nice so far.

First it's keeping me out of trouble and two made out OK last couple of sessions

It...
Forum: Trading Journals May 26th, 2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
This week has been terribly hard. A very very...

This week has been terribly hard. A very very close love one is going through a very serious health issue.

There is nothing more I, or they can do at this point. Now it's a waiting and hoping game...
Forum: Trading Journals May 26th, 2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
I wish I would had taken a screenshot last night....

I wish I would had taken a screenshot last night. But alas this is my morning so far using my new constraints.

Simply eye opening.

I went from boundless risk/reward to controlled risk......
Forum: Trading Journals May 26th, 2021, 10:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Well by golly this is a beautiful setup actually....

Well by golly this is a beautiful setup actually.

So last night I got two FULL 100 tick trades and two scratches (under $10 profit). A loss is instantly a loss not a scratch in my mind.

This...
Forum: Trading Journals May 25th, 2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
I did not trade well again today [emoji2955] ...

I did not trade well again today [emoji2955]

I know WHAT to do but can't seem TO DO what I'm supposed to do.

I find myself not trusting myself and thinking I have some kind of predictive...
Forum: Trading Journals May 24th, 2021, 07:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Back at it after taking the long weekend off....

Back at it after taking the long weekend off. Took it easy and am ready to start this week a afresh.

I do not like getting trapped so I'm going to try balancing limit/stop entries and stop exit...
Forum: Trading Journals May 22nd, 2021, 10:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
I always welcome discussion. So no worries. ...

I always welcome discussion. So no worries.

That webinar was great!

Lancelottrader has a definitive edge. I could only dream of trading like that. He is using 15 years or whatever of trading...
Forum: Trading Journals May 22nd, 2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Your advice is fantastic. Of course I'm going to...

Your advice is fantastic. Of course I'm going to completely ignore it.

Not because your not right. Not because that wouldn't be in my best interest but because I know myself.

I know I should...
Forum: Trading Journals May 22nd, 2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Yeup you are %100 right I SHOULD have stopped! ...

Yeup you are %100 right I SHOULD have stopped!

This gave me the kick in the balls I needed as my overconfidence in successful disciplined trading for weeks prior clouded my judgment and I...
Forum: Trading Journals May 22nd, 2021, 12:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,396
Posted By Sandpaddict
Just absolutely embarrassing trading! ...

Just absolutely embarrassing trading!

There's lessons here for sure but no excuses. You let your emotions get to you and you paid for it. Simple as that.313132

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