Why I Ignore the News (and Make More Because of It)
For 20+ years, I’ve made a conscious choice: I don’t watch the news in real time. No alerts. No “breaking” panic. No Fed-speak deciphering. The reason? It keeps me sane – and profitable.
In this new post, I break down how willful ignorance became my trading edge – and why it might be the most powerful mindset shift you’ll ever make.
...Trader Stress Isn’t a Badge – It’s a Warning
If your blood pressure spikes every time you place a trade, you’re not operating a system – you’re surviving chaos.
This article breaks down why most stress-driven traders are just guessing, and how a rule-based system flips the script.
You’ll learn:
– Why your nervous system sabotages emotional trades
– How the myth of “good stress” keeps traders broke
– What calm, system-led trading actually looks like
– The exact checklist to test if you’re guessing or executing
Spoiler: If you’re sweating bullets – you’re probably not trading (properly).
...Reddit rage. Broker BS. Option myths exposed.
This isn’t your average FAQ. It’s the SPX income guide Wall Street hoped you’d never find – packed with 100+ real questions pulled from confused traders, decoded with broker data, forum fire, and blunt AntiVestor truth.
If you’re serious about selling premium for income without blowing up your account, start here.
... TLDR – 10 Rules the Market Beats Into You (If You Survive Long Enough)
1. Cash is a position.
You don’t have to be in a trade. Sometimes the smartest move is no move at all.
2. FOMO is expensive.
If it wasn’t your setup, it wasn’t your trade. Chase it, and you’ll pay for it.
3. Patience is an edge.
Wait for the right setup. Don’t rush. The market rewards precision, not speed.
4. Risk management is non-negotiable.
Define your risk before you click. One trade should never destroy your account.
5. Discipline beats talent.
You don’t need to be gifted – you just need to follow your rules.
6. Trends are your friend.
Stop fighting momentum. Align with it, ride it, profit from it.
7. Losses are part of the game.
Even perfect trades can lose. Accept it. Manage it. Move on.
8. Overtrading kills profits.
More trades ≠ more gains. Pick your spots. Trade less. Win more.
9. Knowledge compounds.
Learn with intention. Review your trades. Layer your skill over time.
10. The market owes you nothing.
You aren’t entitled to wins. Trade with humility, or the market will humble you.
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The Church of Concentration Risk
Earnings vs. Price – The Great Disconnect
The Macro Monkeys with a Wrench
Retail’s Rinse Cycle – From FANG to MAG7 to WTF
The Alternative: Tactical SPX Income Trading
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