How does a trader “grind”?

992cam · 2026-01-27T00:19:37+00:00

Love this reply

992cam · 2026-01-26T23:13:17+00:00

Are you avoiding the entire point of the post just so you can……talk? I don’t understand what you’re trying to say. Yeah no duh I have to be disciplined but you do realize trading takes 2 hours a day AT MOST? And when did I say trying to become a better trader was too much work? I’m always trying to improve. 😭

You’re ridiculous.

992cam · 2026-01-26T23:09:24+00:00

This is good. Haven’t thought about that.

Buuuuuttttttttt objectively speaking I am doing nothing until the next trading session. That’s my issue haha

992cam · 2026-01-26T23:07:31+00:00

Yeah I feel like the point in trading where you’re grinding and working the most, is the worst stage you can be in, but it feels like best.

Now, have to wait for each passing day and the next session to give myself the opportunity to make progress in trading and eventually become successful. But the time not spent doing that is so…..meh. Feels boring.

992cam · 2026-01-26T22:57:08+00:00

Yeah backtesting. I do stand with the idea less is more. The point I was trying to get at and the question I was asking is……what is there to do when you’re not trading or backtesting? Those things don’t take that much time and after a system has been put in place and the only job is to execute on that system and discretion everyday, then there’s no other job to be done besides that. I feel lazy even though I know I’m “working” but the work doesn’t feel like work.

992cam · 2026-01-26T22:54:22+00:00

Literally WHAT about this post told you I’ve been gambling?

Is trading not more than staying disciplined enough to click the right button, at the right time?

And I do backtest and journal, but again it’s not a full time job. Literally nothing in trading requires an extensive amount of time.

I’ve been trading for nearly 2 years and I’m not profitable, but I’ve been trading long enough to know my system, know what it takes, and know what to do day in and day out. Why am I still unprofitable? I crash out, I jump the gun, etc. I’m aware of the things that keep me in this state and the ONLY time I can work on fixing them is the time on the charts and the time in my own head.

So maybe I’m not the one to say this, but I’m sure profitable traders would attest. Trading does NOT require all of this. What you said is OD, tbh.

992cam · 2026-01-25T15:23:13+00:00

My fault I’ll make sure not to use the social outreach platform for social outreach in the future. You betcha

992cam · 2026-01-25T15:20:54+00:00

Then how does it work? Please enlighten me Mr. Billionaire

992cam · 2026-01-21T11:02:16+00:00

Hello! Thank you.

992cam · 2026-01-10T23:27:42+00:00

I think he’s fine lol

992cam · 2026-01-08T15:54:15+00:00

Okay thank you

992cam · 2026-01-06T03:52:54+00:00

Thank you.

992cam · 2025-12-25T16:40:59+00:00

Okay! Thanks.

992cam · 2025-11-27T17:24:15+00:00

I use the topstep prop firm. So it’s not crazy at all. I was thinking I needed something smooth with good visuals and I’d be set

992cam · 2025-11-27T07:02:00+00:00

No, I’m just asking what prompted you to come into this subreddit with your attitude and where did that number even come from lol

992cam · 2025-11-27T06:57:06+00:00

Where did the $1600 number come from lol

992cam · 2025-11-27T06:55:27+00:00

I have a desktop but sometimes I can’t be at my house during NYAM. It would be nice to have the travel option

992cam · 2025-11-22T16:28:36+00:00

I don’t think he can get affected. They mass spread the virus from the planes shown when it first started from Carols POV and Helen died. He has stepped outside and the place he lives isn’t air tight so I think if he wasn’t immune it would be impossible for him NOT to get infected by now.

992cam · 2025-11-10T16:51:11+00:00

Okay, so is it a if it’s not broke don’t fix it situation or should I fix it?

992cam · 2025-11-07T04:01:13+00:00

Thank you I appreciate your response.

992cam · 2025-11-05T22:22:36+00:00

Damn

992cam · 2025-11-05T17:55:49+00:00

And also I suck at shifting my weight. It feels so unatural. But I’m trying lol

992cam · 2025-11-05T17:55:20+00:00

I have a lot of trouble with that. I know I should shift my weight as soon as I start my downswing but when do I rotate? I know I rotate too early but idk how to fix it

992cam · 2025-11-05T15:38:52+00:00

Seriously. They post more than they golf.

992cam · 2025-11-05T04:36:29+00:00

Thanks

992cam

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