12/3 DRC

 Yesterday was nothing. Not a thing. Just managed some swings.

Going into today market was surprisingly bullish. Last big gap to ATH we sold off hard, this time we held and trended higher all day. Why not continue? 

Got a decent number on watch today. Some beat downs looking ready to explode, very tight. 

Cant let my swing trading get in the way of my day trading. Must remain focused on those trades first then look to do the swings.

Speed my biggest issue lately, late to taking profits, slow to deciding size and risk. Will be better today as im back in the swing of things.

Overall feeling very stress free with my trading. And its a good feeling. Just let the market come to me. No need to force anything or chase. 

Goals

1. Let market come to me

2. All trades follow entry criteria. If not let it go.

BA ATVI NKLA TTWO WW CIT PDD SE DRI LYV LVS




Another day of not a thing. Spent the day watching my swings, added some, opened new ones. 


I did skip a DRI trade that I should have taken. Too caught up in trying to determine if I should swing it, rather than taking the day trade. I let it go. 

Its odd though, markets not giving me a lot of clean setups out here. Tough to spot trades despite a lot going on. 



What did you do really well?

What specifically could you improve?

What have you learned today, to bring tomorrow?

How will you implement your learning next trading sesh?



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