All that said, I'm obviously learning the hard way - realizing it's not a pinball machine. Trading is more like a slow dance to great music. Learning basic steps first, then learning variations on those steps, then turning on the music with all that knowledge. Everything flows and, at the end of a day of trading, I'm ending up better off than when I started. When I take a breath and realize it's only been a week, two things happen to me. I am beyond excited to do this again next week (without the unreal expectation that any trade I make will make millions) and, I finally understand why people use the phrase, "Let's dance".
MooMamaLlama : Ok, so THAT is exactly how I felt when I started, and still do quite often! stranding yourself is definitely a thing....cant let go of those losses if there's a chance it will bounce, taking profit on all the winners too early...then buying back in too late and ending up on a peak again..stranded. Oh yes I know that feeling well! Every Sunday night I get a little excited for the week ahead, and every Saturday morning I can breathe a little, knowing that I have time to go over whatever mistakes or gains I made and adjust of needed. Patience is something I thought I had, but Mr Market likes to test that often!! Very well put
DOGBRAINS OP MooMamaLlama : Thanks. I have made myself a reminder that let's me know not to sell anything first thing in the morning. It's not much however, every little bit helps!