tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post3265445391761605282..comments2023-04-16T05:11:52.660-04:00Comments on Don Miller Trading Journal: Tuesday Notes - Perfecting ImperfectionDon Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263493919935087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-34073730217370460612009-03-29T00:05:00.000-04:002009-03-29T00:05:00.000-04:00The opening line of questioning reminds me of comi...The opening line of questioning reminds me of coming home from a day of trading in the Dow futures pit during rollover. I traded back months and calendar spreads, so rollover was the time we harvested our ticks...<BR/><BR/>Wife: How was your day?<BR/><BR/>Kevin: Horrible. I traded as poorly as I have in months.<BR/><BR/>Wife: How much did you lose?<BR/><BR/>Kevin: Lose? Oh, honey, we don't price these things to lose money. But I only made about a quarter of what I should have made.<BR/><BR/><B>"STOP TRYING TO BE SO DAMN PERFECT!"</B><BR/><BR/>Exactly. Trading is very frustrating for a perfectionist. You can trade like a star and still leave huge piles of money on the table. Ce la vie.Trader Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826070966823094363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-56353245269568468732009-03-25T18:31:00.000-04:002009-03-25T18:31:00.000-04:00This post gets to the heart of the matter. Trade ...This post gets to the heart of the matter. Trade for the love and challenge of trading. Keep notes on how your performance is and analyze the mistakes, focus and mental state. If your trading your system well, the money is a wonderful bonus while the satisfaction should come from discipline and performance.mtcx2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/07221743624966596088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-92016316388535006902009-03-25T09:19:00.000-04:002009-03-25T09:19:00.000-04:00DonI think you need better balance in both your tr...Don<BR/>I think you need better balance in both your trading objective and your self evaluation. Recognize and build on what you do so well as well as work on problem areas - always remembering to not let your successes go to your head, but also not let your problems go to your head.<BR/>CheersPanamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601301783958001324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-44851229257504479862009-03-25T08:51:00.000-04:002009-03-25T08:51:00.000-04:00STOP TRYING TO BE SO DAMN PERFECT!really hit meSTOP TRYING TO BE SO DAMN PERFECT!<BR/><BR/>really hit meTSThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252248146918473416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-2778746647556150302009-03-25T08:17:00.000-04:002009-03-25T08:17:00.000-04:00Don,Love this post!....keep 'em comin'..champa911Don,<BR/>Love this post!....keep 'em comin'..<BR/>champa911Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-87379575654863011152009-03-25T07:27:00.000-04:002009-03-25T07:27:00.000-04:00One of your best today, Don. Yes, its all about FO...One of your best today, Don. Yes, its all about FOCUS on our own plan. There is so much as-of-yet-unused potential just in executing my own plan (I grade myself a "C") its no wonder I could give a rats patooty whatever the heck trading rules you or anybody else uses. I will cut & paste (i.e. steal) your post today and pass it on.YM-Traderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760248132339283482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-12574746773665452952009-03-25T05:37:00.000-04:002009-03-25T05:37:00.000-04:00I enjoyed the Q&A format of today's post.I...I enjoyed the Q&A format of today's post.<BR/><BR/>I happened to run across another blog's post called "How to Fail As a Trader in 10 Easy Steps" http://www.tradersnarrative.com/how-to-fail-as-a-trader-in-10-easy-steps-824.html <BR/><BR/>I suggest that the people who don't get what you are trying to do as a trader read "How to Fail As a Trader in 10 Easy Steps" and compare that to what you are doing to succeed and improve as a trader.JEB211https://www.blogger.com/profile/08604088618262624967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-67633537265177064602009-03-25T05:22:00.000-04:002009-03-25T05:22:00.000-04:00Hi don, Your simple and effective trading style re...Hi don, <BR/>Your simple and effective trading style reminds of an interview i read recently with with a highly experienced martial arts instructor. He had an arsenal of literally thousands of different self defense techniques to draw on but when asked the secret to coming out on top in a real life altercation he replied "learn to hit #$%^&* hard!<BR/><BR/>keep on fighting your good fight<BR/>rgds<BR/>BenjaminBenjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800950824314445738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-4293149585865780182009-03-25T02:03:00.000-04:002009-03-25T02:03:00.000-04:00For the first time, Don, you make me laugh :-) I m...For the first time, Don, you make me laugh :-) I mean, you're usually apologetic, really hard on yourself, and far too kind! LOL!<BR/><BR/>I get in my way every moment every day in all my trading days. And my evil twin just can't shut up. Focus is a challenge. I blame my methods instead. Easier.<BR/><BR/>I really like what goes on in your head. Thanks for sharing them.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279368221859540562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-27890705803476463872009-03-25T02:00:00.000-04:002009-03-25T02:00:00.000-04:00Good lines in your interview, made me laugh, nod m...Good lines in your interview, made me laugh, nod my head, and say "aha" ! <BR/><BR/>Focus for 6 hours a day is beyond what most are willing to do.Beinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877009067903049205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-57509691700285589592009-03-25T00:33:00.000-04:002009-03-25T00:33:00.000-04:00This has to be one of your best ever...Speaking of...This has to be one of your best ever...<BR/><BR/>Speaking of Seve B, I was thinking...<BR/>maybe we could have helped Lee Trevino fix his swing and he would have been even better!<BR/><BR/>Gettin' it up and down is the name of the game.<BR/><BR/>Be well all.Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06463951546301302868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-42830129989304987782009-03-24T19:09:00.000-04:002009-03-24T19:09:00.000-04:00supersiv - Tough question to answer ... as the top...supersiv - Tough question to answer ... as the top traders typically aren't selling or teaching (they're of course trading). Not sure I can help much there.<BR/><BR/>Steve - Good words of wisdom.<BR/><BR/>E-Mini - Goes to show perhaps even a blind author can find a good joke. I was going for impact on that one ... guess it worked.<BR/><BR/>Stewart - Repetition and experience. Sort of like playing poker ... does one really need someone leaning over your shoulder shouting "you have pocket Kings" in your ear as you plan to play them?<BR/><BR/>DonDon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263493919935087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-72895758938907079642009-03-24T18:49:00.000-04:002009-03-24T18:49:00.000-04:00Hi Don,"Q: Have you ever thought about altering yo...Hi Don,<BR/><BR/>"Q: Have you ever thought about altering your trading style?<BR/>A: Nope, and never will.<BR/><BR/>Q: Why not?<BR/>A: Focus is the only thing that will ever keep me from making money. I have no interest, desire, plan to change how I trade ... ever ... and I turn a deaf ear to anyone who suggests I tweak my approach. It's all and only about focus and execution. Always has been and always will."<BR/><BR/>This answer intrigues me. I've read it before in your blog. I'm coming to a similar state in my own trading. I go to a live trading room for a few days to see if I can add some new toy and leave. I learn only that I already know more technicals than I can use. It's as you say, the focus and execution!<BR/><BR/>So, please write more on the focus and execution skills you believe are essential for a trader and how you sharpen them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/><BR/>Stewart"Tribulus"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13327891203559607499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-68339552347334470622009-03-24T18:04:00.000-04:002009-03-24T18:04:00.000-04:00haha I liked the interview Don! You should link it...haha I liked the interview Don! You should link it under the "Key Posts" on left side bar.<BR/><BR/>"Q: I don't get it.<BR/>A: I know. That's why I trade and you ask questions."<BR/><BR/>Got a kick out of this one! Keep on doing what you're doing :)E-Mini Playerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254731622932971485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-80005352458630115802009-03-24T17:51:00.000-04:002009-03-24T17:51:00.000-04:00You almost had me, I thought that girl had done th...You almost had me, I thought that girl had done the interview! The message I got from your post today is that if you are going to try to perfect anything, work on perfecting focus.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063529973236737813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-74467541931291097622009-03-24T17:46:00.000-04:002009-03-24T17:46:00.000-04:00Hi Don, where is good place to aquire knowledge ab...Hi Don, <BR/>where is good place to aquire knowledge about good day trading sequences/setups. Your books and dvd's don't seem to available anymore. Also your older articles and presentations are not accessible at tradingmarkets.com. Btw, thanks for opening up a whole new world for me and my outlook of the markets.supersivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851839613522929506noreply@blogger.com