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Forum: Trading Journals December 8th, 2013, 08:42 PM
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Posted By Big Mike
Is this a one bar in advance model? To me the...

Is this a one bar in advance model? To me the indicators look like they align on time, meaning I am not seeing the prediction. Maybe you could post another screenshot that shows the actual...
Forum: Trading Journals February 26th, 2013, 01:24 PM
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Posted By Big Mike
Welcome back :becky: Mike

Welcome back :becky:

Mike
Forum: Trading Journals June 3rd, 2011, 06:06 PM
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Posted By Big Mike
Gordo, I appreciate your post. I'd like to...

Gordo, I appreciate your post.

I'd like to help if I can.

If you are unemployed by choice, meaning you want to make trading work, then really all you are doing is making it more difficult to...
Forum: Trading Journals March 27th, 2011, 11:40 PM
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Posted By Big Mike
Good to see you back Gordo. Mike

Good to see you back Gordo.

Mike
Forum: Trading Journals February 20th, 2011, 01:54 AM
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Posted By Big Mike
Gordo, I am here to tell you - you did a good...

Gordo, I am here to tell you - you did a good job!

- Rome was not built in a day.
- You are creating invaluable information about your strengths and weaknesses.
- You are learning every day.
-...
Forum: Trading Journals February 20th, 2011, 01:44 AM
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Posted By Big Mike
Mickey, good job posting! It's incredibly...

Mickey, good job posting! It's incredibly difficult to post on a bad day, especially if you are to blame. It's no fun. But you did the right thing, and so long as you stay focused and you continue...
Forum: Trading Journals February 20th, 2011, 01:36 AM
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Posted By Big Mike
Gordo, I noticed you talking about counter-trend...

Gordo, I noticed you talking about counter-trend trades not being part of your plan. I want to ask, do you have a clear and concise method for identifying in real-time prior to placing a trade if a...
Forum: Trading Journals February 20th, 2011, 01:30 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
:bravo: Awesome work Gordo. I knew you...

:bravo:

Awesome work Gordo. I knew you could do it. I look forward to many more days just like this one, and you can do it - just keep things simple so you can focus.

Also, if you haven't...
Forum: Trading Journals February 12th, 2011, 09:30 PM
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Posted By Big Mike
I would like to clarify that I should have said...

I would like to clarify that I should have said "at the end of each trade", not "at the end of each day". I've edited the original post to reflect. It's important to write down some sort of info,...
Forum: Trading Journals February 11th, 2011, 05:41 PM
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Posted By Big Mike
Thx :) Awesome, I'm glad it got you...

Thx :)



Awesome, I'm glad it got you energized -- and yes, you do a great job with Excel and charts, keep it up --- the numbers don't lie, you've just got to get to the point where the data you...
Forum: Trading Journals February 10th, 2011, 11:12 PM
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Posted By Big Mike
Hi Gordo, Here are a few thoughts. Make...

Hi Gordo,

Here are a few thoughts.

Make a two week plan. Do not change anything over the period of 2 weeks. Pick one instrument, and one chart. Put the indicators you absolutely, positively,...
Forum: Trading Journals January 21st, 2011, 03:35 AM
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Posted By Big Mike
Sounds like you know exactly what you need to...

Sounds like you know exactly what you need to work on, so that's always a good thing. For some, they are just stabbing in the dark. Just keep at it and you'll get there!

Mike
Forum: Trading Journals October 21st, 2010, 03:39 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
I theory it sounds good, but in practice I don't...

I theory it sounds good, but in practice I don't think it works too well.

One question comes to mind is "why". Why are you seeking out new methods? Do you believe that your biggest weakness is...
Forum: Trading Journals October 20th, 2010, 04:03 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
Great pic of the grandkids :) lol Good job...

Great pic of the grandkids :) lol

Good job on the post details. I think you can see correlation between your life and your trading. This demonstrates clearly the focus should not be solely on...
Forum: Trading Journals October 1st, 2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
Wow. You've been busy! Great pics. Great...

Wow. You've been busy! Great pics. Great details.

Glad to see you're back in the saddle, err con, and ready to continue down the trading path.

Make it so. :)

Mike
Forum: Trading Journals September 27th, 2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 183
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Posted By Big Mike
Hi gordo, I know you were taking some time for...

Hi gordo, I know you were taking some time for reflection -- what have you learned about your trading? Any changes and updates to your plan? I'd like to see you continue the journal, I hope you...
Forum: Trading Journals September 15th, 2010, 02:37 PM
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Posted By Big Mike
I'd like to see your stop placement on your...

I'd like to see your stop placement on your charts for each trade, if you'll post it.



We all make comments like this from time to time, but you've got to be very careful. We are battling...
Forum: Trading Journals September 10th, 2010, 09:01 AM
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Posted By Big Mike
Don't feel that way. A journal is primarily to...

Don't feel that way. A journal is primarily to help you. The ritual of posting, examining your trades, and the accountability -- these all help you become a better trader. Worst case, if someone...
Forum: Trading Journals September 1st, 2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
I believe cutting position size and trading less...

I believe cutting position size and trading less are wise decisions.

I also would like to mention that a common mistake many traders make is they come up with rules that are impossible to follow. ...
Forum: Trading Journals August 31st, 2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
gordo, Nice guitar cake ;) You are in...

gordo,

Nice guitar cake ;)

You are in control of what happens next. Markets aren't going to make you do anything.

In my experience, the best way to deal with this is to simply identify your...
Forum: Trading Journals August 27th, 2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
Sorry you lost money. Work on errors ...

Sorry you lost money.


Work on errors
If scenario exists not covered in trading plan = no trade, then research it later and add to plan if you want after you have a clear conclusion from the...
Forum: Trading Journals August 20th, 2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
Gordo, good job tracking your errors in the...

Gordo, good job tracking your errors in the spreadsheet. Do you feel you are making fewer errors than before? Do you have a process now to not just identify, but work towards eliminating errors?
...
Forum: Trading Journals August 18th, 2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
You need to practice taking losses and being...

You need to practice taking losses and being wrong. With proper risk management, you can be wrong the majority of the time and still make very good money. Don't get so caught up in "right vs...
Forum: Trading Journals August 14th, 2010, 04:28 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 43,827
Posted By Big Mike
G, Good job for posting the details. It is...

G,

Good job for posting the details. It is not an easy thing to do, but it is the right thing to do. Often times, this is the case.

You cannot learn from your mistakes if you ignore them. By...
Forum: Trading Journals August 5th, 2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 183
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Posted By Big Mike
The mark of a good trader is not how he handles...

The mark of a good trader is not how he handles success but failure :)

Mike
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