As a struggling trader, I have been around for a while now, flirting with the other end of the tunnel. I may have just a bit more to go or a long way to go. It all depends on how well my mind controls my actions. I could probably write a book about the difference between knowing the path and walking the path.
As has been the popular choice for traders in my category, I have also chosen Topstep Trader as my vehicle. I recently failed my second LTP and I am going to keep going. The only difference now is that I will document my trades, analysis and thoughts in this thread going forward to enforce a higher level of accountability to my trading. New combine starts tomorrow. Its a 30K, 10 day combine. I intend this thread to be my journal going forward, even after I go live. I will probably sign up with tradervue so that I have more meaningful analysis of my trading activity.
Based on my experience so far, I am adhering to the following ground rules going forward:
1. No one can help me but myself. My trading method/style is and will be unique to me. I will not emulate anyone else. There are no gurus.
2. For each combine that I start and the following LTP, I will not change anything related to analysis, entries or trade management.