Original goal was $3M. We're well past that now
I originally set a target of $3M for myself, but I’ve exceeded that by quite a bit now, so I’m calling it quits.
Most people get trapped chasing 100% moves, but my approach is simple: instead of waiting for a moonshot, I focus on compounding 10% swings. If you run the math, you’ll realize it’s a much easier path to growth.
If a setup doesn't offer at least a 3:1 reward-to-risk ratio, I don't take it. If I’m aiming for a 15% move, my stop is 5%. It’s a probability game—even if I'm wrong half the time, the account still trends up.
Those small dips on the chart are just me taking the loss and moving on. Never fall in love with a position; if it hits the stop, kill it and look for the next one. I take about 10 swings a month, waiting for liquidity to get swept and watching for the market structure shift before bidding the retest. Patient entries mean tighter stops, and tighter stops lead to a steadier mindset.
At the end of the day, trading isn't about being the smartest person in the room—it's about having the discipline to wait.
Hope everyone in the trenches hits their goals. See you guys around.