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Iron
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Hi Tony

It can't hurt for him to send a video. We all see other people's mistakes more easily than our own - it's human nature - so David might be making silly errors repeatedly and be unaware of it.

I know successful traders who blew thousands of pounds getting to where they are now, so I wouldn't write anyone off.

With the right technical guidance, and with a change in attitude, I see no reason why David can't become a successful trader. I'm not saying that it will be quick or easy, but where there's a will, there's a way...

But the time has come for David to either take decisive action to turn things around or knock trading on the head! By just plodding on without changing his approach, he's just wasting time and money.

Jeff
to75ne wrote:
Jeff,

i think everyone knows what he is doing wrong without the need of a video. He is not cutting out quick enough, and can’t enter to save his life.

He as been offered numerous advice from loads of people. I don’t believe he’s taken any or understood much. I don’t believe he as really applied any advice given over a long period, maybe a few hours.

I can’t see him being offered much more advice by anyone. Why would they waste their time? He clearly is in a mess and as far as trading is concerned he is pissing in the wind.

He as to take responsibility for the mess he is in, not blame a piece of software that only does what you tell it to do. Until he takes responsibility and really thinks things through, he will keep spiralling downwards. So sad .

tony
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to75ne
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jeff,

you are obviously one of lifes eternal optomists. i bet you never see a half empty glass.

your probably nearly always easy going, rational, considerate etc. in short a positive realistic outlook on life. :) and thats real good.

he aint. his state of mind to me appears to be the exact opposit. learning to trade you cant be in a bad state of mind. he needs to stop, sort his head out, not think about trading for a long time.

regards tony.
Iron
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Tony

Kind of you to say so, but I'm as fallible as the next man! :)

I agree that David needs to sort his head out. It probably wouldn't hurt for him to take a week or two off trading, and to reflect on where he's going wrong.

But I maintain that, if David can control his emotions and trade with discipline, then he can be successful. However, I realise that's a bit like saying anyone can quit smoking if they put their mind to it - many people will find excuses not to put their mind to it... So in all likelihood, David will never be a profitable trader, but it's in his hands.

Jeff
to75ne wrote:jeff,

you are obviously one of lifes eternal optomists. i bet you never see a half empty glass.

your probably nearly always easy going, rational, considerate etc. in short a positive realistic outlook on life. :) and thats real good.

he aint. his state of mind to me appears to be the exact opposit. laernig to trade you cant be a bad state of mind. he needs to stop, sort his haed out, not think about trading for a long time.

regards tony.
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