This post provides some background on who I am and what motivates me to be a better trader. Accomplishment means nothing without the passion for success. Passion is what gives accomplishment value. The following post describes the source of my passion for trading:
Reason for This Blog
This blog is part of my evolution as a trader, and helps me document my progress and development. The following post describes the process I use to improve, as well as the various parts of my blog that are my trading arsenal:
Framework for Improvement
There are several tools I use to increase my trading knowledge and experience. The blog roll on the right side of this post is a list of trading web sites that I follow daily. They are an incredible resource and have helped me beyond measure. This post describes additional tools and trading topics I enjoy researching:
Components of a Trading Education
Structure is needed in order to succeed. You cannot meander through a process and expect talent to produce great success. A clearly defined plan of action helps keep me focused throughout the day. My daily schedule is described in the following post:
Daily Schedule
Trading Plan - Day Trade Mean Reversion
Trading Plan - Swing Trade Momentum
A person cannot be defined simply by a few metrics such as test scores or job roles. A person is the culmination of their life experiences, and more importantly, what they have learned from those experiences. In the following post, I describe the events in my life and the important lessons I have learned that define who I am as a person:
Interesting Personal Facts
Lessons Learned
Time is the most valuable commodity. You can tell a lot about a person by seeing how they choose to spend their free time. I enjoy spending my time trading and studying the market, but that involves many tasks. Below are several posts about how I spend my free time in regards to trading:
Summary of Accomplishments and Objectives
Books I am Reading Now
Books I Have Read and Studied
I have never considered myself the favorite. This is because I know I can always improve. Whether my competition is better than me or not, I can always visualize a better form of myself that I am constantly trying to achieve. The idea of being an underdog has always appealed to me. There is something remarkable about discipline and determination overcoming talent.
DarkHorse Origins
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