tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post3504002268070358790..comments2023-04-16T05:11:52.660-04:00Comments on Don Miller Trading Journal: Special Post - It Is TimeDon Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263493919935087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-55825879341170240062008-12-20T15:47:00.000-05:002008-12-20T15:47:00.000-05:00Truly remarkable and inspiring!!Don, you are one o...Truly remarkable and inspiring!!<BR/><BR/>Don, you are one of the finest examples of what can be accomplished with dedication, discipline, and a love for the markets.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your well deserved Christmas holidays.<BR/><BR/>MMMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02472304998595610172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-83770006608115032692008-12-20T13:32:00.000-05:002008-12-20T13:32:00.000-05:00Sam - No problem, keeping in mind as I've said...Sam - No problem, keeping in mind as I've said throughout the blog, there are may successful ways to "paint the blank canvas" and certainly no hidden secret "ingredients". I'll look to do so in a future post.<BR/><BR/>Anon - Outstanding! My bad if the comment was misinterpreted.<BR/><BR/>My suggestion for traders looking to compare their personal performance against industry benchmarks and managed money is to check out Futures Magazine, which has some of the best bonafide CTA & industry benchmarking performance statistics around which they publish monthly. [Pere Trading Group for example, stood out with a 337% YTD return thru September].<BR/><BR/>Such has been my broker's source for personal performance benchmarking, although I again think traders are best to compete against themselves. Nevertheless, the benchmarking data can shed some decent comparative light on how one's doing.<BR/><BR/>DonDon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263493919935087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-43836863651861032012008-12-20T11:33:00.000-05:002008-12-20T11:33:00.000-05:00"I'm told it will be near the top of 2008 industry..."I'm told it will be near the top of 2008 industry performance" - infers comparing yourself to others not you against yourself.<BR/><BR/>$1mil into 18$ mill at my shop for biggest hitter here<BR/><BR/>again- congrats - big win 210%.<BR/><BR/>i like the blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-81882399122240054252008-12-20T11:24:00.000-05:002008-12-20T11:24:00.000-05:00Hello Don,Congratulation on a great year. I think ...Hello Don,<BR/>Congratulation on a great year. I think this will be a source of inspiration<BR/>and motivation for years to come.<BR/><BR/>I think that is a fantastic Idea on growing an account from $50K to $250K.<BR/>As you know a lot more people would be able to relate to that then<BR/>starting out with a quarter of a million. They could no longer use that as a crutch.<BR/>“Oh sure, if I had that to start with”. <BR/><BR/>I do concur that would be smart to put most of this years earnings away, at any age though. If anything we did learn this year is the Black Swan lives.<BR/><BR/>On a favor note since I have just found you a short time ago and still am in<BR/>catch up mode. There are times that I read you use a 1 minute as well as a 5 minute and 15 minute chart. On other occasions I read you draw reference to a 30 minute as well as <BR/>a 60 minute chart. I also know you use 3LB as well as Tick, Vix, moving averages etc. I think it would be fantastic if there was one area where you listed everything you use. Normally I would not ask this of someone being that it may fall under ‘secrets of a great chef’, however since you already have secured your future and do not intend on selling anything I will indulge myself and ask if you would.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing,<BR/><BR/>SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-76696642162481525522008-12-20T10:56:00.000-05:002008-12-20T10:56:00.000-05:00Anon -And I'll be truly happy for them. I only me...Anon -<BR/><BR/>And I'll be truly happy for them. I only measure myself against my personal goals and care solely about the personal net income $.<BR/><BR/>At the risk of stating the obvious, ROR %s alone means little, as turning $1K into $11K is a 1000% return. Been there, done that.<BR/><BR/>Yet I imagine there are many legitimate bamboos far higher than mine, and that is a wonderful thing.<BR/><BR/>DonDon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263493919935087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-50772563621680833712008-12-20T10:22:00.000-05:002008-12-20T10:22:00.000-05:00210%? congrats- but surely that wont be near the ...210%? congrats- but surely that wont be near the top.<BR/><BR/>i know many traders who nailed 1000x+% years in 2008Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-41482374138352232602008-12-20T10:21:00.000-05:002008-12-20T10:21:00.000-05:00Don- Congratulations on your outstanding achieveme...Don- Congratulations on your outstanding achievement! You've been an inspiration to so many of us and I am so glad that I was able to find your blog early on.socal traderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919216589879260960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-24626160655806609052008-12-20T08:05:00.000-05:002008-12-20T08:05:00.000-05:00Thanks everyone.I'm not sure what I'll do in 2009 ...Thanks everyone.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure what I'll do in 2009 Rex. I'm torn between increasing size on the 2008 balance and taking on another simpler challenge for a while like growing a $50K account into $250K.<BR/><BR/>I certainly don't need the money, but increasing size with the existing balance is certainly something I've considered.<BR/><BR/>Regardless, at the age of 47, I expect to tuck a good portion of this year's balance away.<BR/><BR/>DonDon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263493919935087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-60336964027064611952008-12-20T07:45:00.000-05:002008-12-20T07:45:00.000-05:00Superb and consistent.. congrats.The challenge now...Superb and consistent.. congrats.<BR/><BR/>The challenge now is can you maintain those % stats on larger size?<BR/><BR/>man thats a whole new struggle and do you actually want or need to take it on?<BR/><BR/>RexVRexVulgarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617657109243907861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-42939732363593678712008-12-19T21:58:00.000-05:002008-12-19T21:58:00.000-05:00Don,Thanks for sharing, your diary helps a lot of ...Don,<BR/>Thanks for sharing, your diary helps a lot of people to realize about the human side of trading.<BR/>Trading is an endeavor in which one must perfect his human side in order to survive and you are doing great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-77000671535240478832008-12-19T18:08:00.000-05:002008-12-19T18:08:00.000-05:00Nor will it ever sell anything Mike :-).Nor will it ever sell anything Mike :-).Don Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263493919935087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-4417485898276689472008-12-19T18:06:00.000-05:002008-12-19T18:06:00.000-05:00Awesome Don.This blog sells nothing but gives you ...Awesome Don.<BR/><BR/>This blog sells nothing but gives you everything you need.MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271444053984884097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-45357133773332754142008-12-19T17:30:00.000-05:002008-12-19T17:30:00.000-05:00Amazing performance Don! I don't know what to say,...Amazing performance Don! I don't know what to say, except Congratulations and thanks again for sharing the ride! Your blog is a source of motivation and inspiration for us. Have a nice and safe holiday and I look forward to more posts from you into the new year!E-Mini Playerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254731622932971485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709390629316238746.post-15307162722661856512008-12-19T16:41:00.000-05:002008-12-19T16:41:00.000-05:00Hi Don,Congratulations on such an outstanding year...Hi Don,<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on such an outstanding year! Wow - very inspirational!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for taking us along on this incredible journey of yours Don. And hopefully you'll be able to continue sharing with us in the future.<BR/><BR/>Best Wishes,<BR/>DougAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com