I am sad to hear about your problem, which really puts it all into perspective, that is most of us do not really have a problem at all. I used to read a lot of stuff in the past in relation to self healing, if you like I can look it up for you and send you on some links, as the material may make you feel better and lift your spirits a bit.
Handle123: I am sorry to hear about your health. Stay strong. Please do keep us updated on your health, if and when you get a chance. Take care. Regards, Monoid.
Handle, I'm so sorry to hear the news. You are truly one of the good guys. Always generously sharing, encouraging and inspiring. Sending good thoughts your way and wishing you all the best. jas
To the OP, I do not mean to rock the boat, but I like to know exactly what I am dedicating my time towards, so I looked up topsteptrader and came across this report. http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/TopSt...king-Funding-Finance-Chicago-Illinois-1157139 I was just wondering where you are now at with topsteptrader. Apologies if I have missed something, as I have not read all the posts in this thread.
@Handle123 If you walked in right now, I wouldn't know you from Adam... but you have really helped me out when you had nothing to gain! Much thanks. I hope it is returned to you a 100 fold. So echoing Redneck's statement... Van con Dios.
@J_Smith Not rocking the boat at all. I am a business man, and I know there is always people that can say what they like about you on the internet, and not much you can do to defend. A few things in that report: 1) First, the guy complaining is basing his complaints taken on trades that were in a combine (ie. simulated tryout) and in an illiquid market. Now expecting to be funded with live account, even though Topstep has a very clear expectation of what markets you can trade when funded. 2) Complaint is based on trades taken in Dec. 2010. Even if there is some validity to the complaints, for myself I would write it off as growing pains in a new company. ------------- All I can rely on is my personal experience and research, and conversation with other traders who are funded. (ie. they get a check every month). For myself, I passed my second attempt at a combine (10 days) and was asked to take their live trader prep, meet the monetary goal which was half of the combine goal within 10 days... and they would fund me. When I didn't meet that goal, that same afternoon, the head of scouting at TST, John Hoagland made a call direct to my cell phone. I had no idea to expect that. He simply wanted to touch base with me, see what had happened, and offer me any help he could... mark of a true scout. Since that time, approximately one year ago, I have seen numerous traders get funded. Traders I know and rub shoulders with. I have heard constructive criticism, but I have heard zero complaints about trading for them. (If memory serves me right, they have funded over 60 traders this year alone) The CEO referenced has a weekly meeting for Q&A that is open to anyone who wishes to attend, and questions are live and publicly posted... and answered. Pretty transparent for any company that I know of. For myself, I am convinced they are a reputable company and a growing concern in the trading industry. Heck of an opportunity for me to work out into a better trader. Good Trades, Yukoner
Yukoner, This was yesterday - and past us It won't repeat unless you change your actions - and do something different ================================= Today; This is Your Job Description / This is Your Making Widgets =================================== (1) Take the first trade as per the trading plan; (2) Note the PnL (or ticks). Immediately do a "go/no-go" analysis and disregard the PnL/Ticks -- "go" if your daily stop limit is not hit/surpassed. (2.a) If "go" goto step (3). (2.b) If "no-go", shutdown the computer, and do something else. (3) When you get the signal for the next trade. Skip the trade. Instead, write the trade down in your notebook. Just sit back and observe the trade as it progresses (this is very important). Document (in audio/book) all your thoughts -- the urges to trade, all the self-talk you have, your feelings etc. (4) After the trade in (3) is complete, go back to Step(1) and start all over again. Notes: (1) For any reason, when in step (1), you enter a trade not in plan, close the trade, write it down. Shutdown the computer, and walk away. (2) Do not review the documented emotions as part of step (3) at the end of the day. Instead, review them the following Sunday morning. ================================ Today simply another new day I am the same - You must do something different No matter what happens / we think / we feel / mkt does We work through it / we set it aside / we move on We do our job Screw the results ======================== Absolutely nothing within you has / will change - unless..., and until - you do something different One day does not a habit - or change make - it must be from this day forward RN