"Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure."--Confucious==================="Thanks dad," my teenage son muttered as he jumped out of the car and ran into Krav Maga class.I chuckled to myself.My son is not a violent kid... not by any stretch of the imagination.  He's pretty big at 6'3" 210 pounds in his mid teens.  But he has not ..read more

"I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do. I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do."– Robert A. Heinlein============================Every Trader knows that he must have a good set of ..read more

"If no mistake have you made, yet losing you are … a different game you should play."-- YodaTrading can be lucrative. Short term trading even more so [because of the extraordinary effect of compounding]. To succeed as a trader, you must understand the risks and rewards of each trade. You must not only know how to spot good short-term opportunities but also how to protect yourself. Several basic ..read more

How a Brazilian Lawyer Got Busted for Insider Trading in the U.S.Insider trading is a serious crime that can result in hefty fines and prison sentences. It involves trading on material information that is not available to the public, and that gives an unfair advantage to the trader. Insider trading can also harm the integrity and efficiency of the securities markets, and erode the trust of ..read more

 I was an early convert to satellite radio.  In the '90s and early 2000s, I was a bit a of a road warrior driving up and down the East coast of the US and as far west as Texas on occasion.  Having radio that allowed me to listen to the same station across many miles was a gift since terrestrial radio required constantly searching for new stations when one passed out of range of the current one ..read more

 A view of the actual pool from the story.I took a final look at the screen and walked out to the pool.  I dialed the desk as I walked."Trading," barked a random voice that I didn't know.  Great... a newby."Sean please," I said trying to feign a level of polite that I don't generally possess."Who's this?" The bark was a bit more urgent."Tell Sean it's E.""E who?""He'll know," I said slightly ..read more

Do you ever feel like your weaknesses are holding you back from achieving your goals and dreams? Do you ever wish you could get rid of them or turn them into strengths [the ultimate superpower]? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this blog post is for you. In this post, I'll share with you some practical and proven steps that can help you transform your weaknesses into ..read more

Trading can be a rewarding way to make money, but it also comes with many challenges and risks. Many new traders enter the market with high hopes and expectations, but end up making costly mistakes that derail their trading journey. In this blog post, I discuss seven common mistakes that most new traders make and how to fix each one.1. Going in unpreparedOne of the biggest mistakes that new ..read more

===============================Are you new to trading and wondering how to get started with indicators? Or are you an experienced trader looking to refine your trading strategy? Either way, incorporating select indicators into your trading plan can help you make more informed decisions and increase your chances of success…especially if done correctly. In this post, I'll explore a bit about the ..read more

Short-term trading CAN be a risky endeavor. It requires a trader to have accumulated a broad understanding of the markets, experience, a robust underlying strategy, and excellent timing. Many newby traders are eager to jump into trading with both feet to make big money quickly, but without the right training/knowledge, experience, strategy, and tools it can [and will] be difficult to stay in the ..read more