Thug Life

Remember the good days. When you have a solid performance, in any endeavor, and make no mistake trading is a performance, you will benefit from extensive journaling. Reflect on your emotions, how you were able to observe them (are you able to observe them?), whether you were able to channel them, and what sort of results you had.

Today is the type of day that reminds me why I am passionate about trading. I haven’t felt giddy in weeks. It’s okay to feel giddy but you do not want to act upon this feeling—the consequences can be more drastic than fear-based behavior.

You don’t want to block these waves of energy out either. This method can work most of the time, but when the pressure is at its highest you’re likely to crack, and death spiral. Or worse, crawl under a blanket and assume the fetal position—the proverbial deer in headlights.

Trading is going well, my systematic approach of manufacturing wins is simple to understand and its repeating across several assets. However, much like after I experience a large losing day, I am returning to one of my favorite routines. This evening I will clean like a psychopath and pump iron until my hands can no longer grip the dumbbells.

Tomorrow carries a heavy weight on overall sentiment. Many months have been brutal, January was brutal, and this first week of February has been mild. Will NFP return us to our regularly scheduled brutality? Stay tuned.