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Trade like a fisherman with the mindset of a monk.

Trader's Journey, Trading MindsetLeave a Comment on back to the futures: trading update
October 10, 2025

back to the futures: trading update

I am back on to trading futures on prop firms and I have gone through a few cycles…

Trader's JourneyLeave a Comment on my journey: update
February 8, 2025

my journey: update

It has been an interesting few months in the markets and my journey has evolved due to other commitments. While I was enjoying my time as a discretionary daytrader on Topstep prop firm accounts (I managed to get funded but […]

Trading MindsetLeave a Comment on wake up excited to trade
December 1, 2024

wake up excited to trade

If you don’t love trading, then you’ll likely not make it in this industry. Trading isn’t for everyone and people may discover that through trial and error, or even very early on in their traders’ journey. If it’s not for […]

Trading MindsetLeave a Comment on dealing with losing streaks
November 9, 2024November 9, 2024

dealing with losing streaks

It is highly unlikely you’ll enjoy a 100% win-rate in any strategy you choose, so inevitably you will hit losing streaks or be in a drawdown many times in your trading journey. drawdown: the measure of the decline from a […]

Trading MindsetLeave a Comment on how to battle the FOMO
October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

how to battle the FOMO

Sticking to a routine and strategy is challenging, but watching the markets during the times when you are not actively trading can also be challenging. Why? Becase of FOMO! FOMO: The fear of missing out. An unreasonable fear for disciplined […]

Trading MindsetLeave a Comment on the journey is mandatory
October 25, 2024November 2, 2024

the journey is mandatory

Have you ever met a trader that only ever tried one strategy, didn’t overtrade, was consistently profitable, and had perfect risk management from the very beginning? The only answer to that question is no! When I was learning to trade, I […]

Trading MindsetLeave a Comment on trade like a fisherman
September 29, 2024

trade like a fisherman

Over the years as a discretionary trader, I’ve learned that successful trading is much like fishing. Similarities:  

Trade ReviewTagged $NQ, NasdaqLeave a Comment on NQ delivers
September 26, 2024September 29, 2024

NQ delivers

Today was a pretty easy going day at the NY session open (9:30am EDT). Overnight, $NQ pumped up in price in the Asia and London session. This rise including the low from yesterday was about 1500 points. This represents 3 […]

MiscLeave a Comment on my journey thus far
September 25, 2024October 28, 2024

my journey thus far

Trading has been a passion of mine for a long time. It is elusive, attractive, euphoric, and at times frustrating — all at the same time. Trading is a skill that doesn’t have many side effects or applications to other […]

MiscLeave a Comment on hello trading world!
September 23, 2024September 29, 2024

hello trading world!

Welcome to my blog where I’ll feature trade analysis, mindset articles, motivational pieces, and trading process advice. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and my journey with you all.

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