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Forum: Traders Hideout March 2nd, 2021, 07:11 AM
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Views: 681,135
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Let’s go! 👊 By the way, I cannot advocate...

Let’s go! 👊

By the way, I cannot advocate for the standing desk highly enough.
-Bootz

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Forum: Trading Journals June 29th, 2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
So there have been some major, new developments...

So there have been some major, new developments since I last posted. For one, I joined Convergent Trading - FuturesTrader71's trading community. There are a ton of video courses that I'm slowly going...
Forum: Trading Journals June 18th, 2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Alright, so I decided to jump on the Bloodhound...

Alright, so I decided to jump on the Bloodhound challenge, and finally got it setup last night. For one, the install was a breeze, which was pleasant. I was also pretty stoked that it came with other...
Forum: Trading Journals June 16th, 2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Alright, so in seeing some success with the...

Alright, so in seeing some success with the heatmap from the limit order book, I decided to give Bookmap a test run, and can gladly say I have adopted it as my new platform. I've thoroughly enjoyed...
Forum: Trading Journals June 10th, 2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 35,689
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Man, when I first read this, I was talking to...

Man, when I first read this, I was talking to Superlite and Endobo about how hard it must have been to come to this decision. I know how much you love trading, and can certainly relate to feeling...
Forum: Feedback and Announcements June 10th, 2020, 03:55 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 32,579
Posted By Wizard3ootz
We’re gonna have to change your name from Big...

We’re gonna have to change your name from Big Mike, to Saint Mike - Lol. This is truly, truly amazing you guys, and it gives me a phenomenal excuse to reinvigorate my journal.

I want to be a...
Forum: Trading Journals June 2nd, 2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
As some as you probably know, I have been...

As some as you probably know, I have been struggling with my trades for quite some time. Risk management, overtrading, anxiety... all of these have been something that I have struggled with over the...
Forum: Trading Journals April 16th, 2020, 12:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
So, I am taking a tip out of Brett Steenbarger's...

So, I am taking a tip out of Brett Steenbarger's book, and I am going to ONLY journal about the positive stuff that has been coming out of my trading (particularly since, in his opinion, the worst...
Forum: Trading Journals April 15th, 2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 35,689
Posted By Wizard3ootz
NW Trader - Man, my heart goes out to you. When I...

NW Trader - Man, my heart goes out to you. When I first came over to Futures from stocks, I had accrued just over 3 grand.... which for me, was a shit load of money. I had never really saved anything...
Forum: Trading Journals April 11th, 2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,123
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Hey would you be opposed to sharing what some of...

Hey would you be opposed to sharing what some of your filters might be? I know that one covets their own strategies, with good reason, so please don't feel obligated!

Thanks for joining us! We...
Forum: Trading Journals April 11th, 2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Hey long time no see! Thanks for the feedback...

Hey long time no see! Thanks for the feedback man. And I totally know what you mean - there is definitely no "one size fits all" trading method, and although I have experience with a number of...
Forum: Trading Journals April 10th, 2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Unfortunately, I had another rough day yesterday,...

Unfortunately, I had another rough day yesterday, and it's given me an opportunity to sit back, reflect, and determine an appropriate response. I was listening to a webinar from Brett Steenbarger...
Forum: Trading Journals April 8th, 2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
For sure, I am getting better at that. That’s...

For sure, I am getting better at that. That’s kinda why I took time to journal lol. However, it’s easy to lose track of things when I’m in the heat of the moment, but periodically checking into my...
Forum: Trading Journals April 8th, 2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Well, today was another rough one. I let things...

Well, today was another rough one. I let things get a little carried away, and surpassed what I would normally consider a max drawdown level. As it stands, its 11:17am right now, and I'm down just...
Forum: Trading Journals April 8th, 2020, 02:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Just wanted to take a few moments to post, even...

Just wanted to take a few moments to post, even if it's just a few paragraphs, so I can internalize some of what went on today. Although today wasn't a home run by any stretch of the imagination, it...
Forum: Trading Journals April 6th, 2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Get Rich or Die Trying

Thank you @BigMike! And yeah, his writing definitely speaks to me. It seems like every lesson is just another wealth of knowledge, and I am doing my best to soak up his material.



Well, it was...
Forum: Trading Journals April 6th, 2020, 01:02 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
So, I have been reading a phenomenal book on...

So, I have been reading a phenomenal book on trading psychology - "The Daily Trading Coach: 101 Lessons for Becoming Your Own Trading Psychologist"; the author remarks on the value of communal...
Forum: Trading Journals February 18th, 2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 35,689
Posted By Wizard3ootz
NW Trader Man, I have totally done that one. I...

NW Trader Man, I have totally done that one. I have to remind myself NOT to let anyone else's decisions color my thinking in chat - its hard to do!! Particularly if they're trading on sim, because...
Forum: Trading Journals February 18th, 2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Lets Gooooo!

Solid trading day today. Had school at noon, so I wasn't able to get a full session in, but I'm up about $86, which is pretty good for me, particularly with micros. You'll probably notice that my...
Forum: Trading Journals February 13th, 2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Another solid day

Holy shit!! This was the best trading day I have had in AGES!!!! Unbelievable. Don't even have the words - I just have to say, I am incredibly, incredibly proud of myself, for having come from a...
Forum: Trading Journals February 12th, 2020, 11:22 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 35,689
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Nice scalp! We’ve missed you in chat man. Hope...

Nice scalp! We’ve missed you in chat man. Hope all is well. I went through some of your old posts today and your trades look great! Definitely seems like you’re hitting your stride.

Anywho, been...
Forum: Trading Journals February 12th, 2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Get Rich or Die Trying

Had a solid day today! Got some nice scalps, and the only losing trades I took were very minimal losses. Overall, very pleased with my performance.


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Forum: Trading Journals February 11th, 2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Over the Hump

So, in the past several months, I have definitely started to come into my own. Having incurred serious losses when I first started trading futures was difficult, to say the least, but because i...
Forum: Trading Journals January 9th, 2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Get Rich or Die Trying

@NW_Trader Nice man! Glad to hear it’s helping. Yeah, I’m primarily following the topdog method as well. I know footprint is advantageous as it gives you so much more information about what’s going...
Forum: Trading Journals January 9th, 2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,557
Posted By Wizard3ootz
Get Rich or Die Trying

So, I'm continuing to read Randee Howell's book on trading psychology, and it has brought a lot of my issues to bear. When I first started trading futures (migrated from stocks/options/crypto), I...
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