This isn’t my first time trying to make money trading options. But it’s the first time I’ve approached it like a business instead of a lottery ticket.
For years, I traded emotionally.
I saw options as a shortcut — a fast track to financial freedom. A way out of working for someone else
The worst thing that ever happened?
I got lucky.
I hit big wins early.
$30,000 months. 500% to 1000% gains. The kind of trades that make you feel invincible.
But those wins didn’t build wealth.
I ended every year in the red.
I thought I needed more capital.
What I really needed was more structure.
The Restart
This time, I’m starting small but smart:
- $1,000/month in contributions
- A spreadsheet to track every move
- A ruleset I can actually stick to
And I’m documenting all of it right here — not as a guru, but as a trader rebuilding with intention.
The Goal
Turn $1,000/month into $1 million in 5 years.
No margin. No leverage. No FOMO.
Just:
- Slow, steady compounding
- High-probability trades
- No day trading
Starting Point (Month 1)
- Capital deployed: ~$4,000
- Monthly contribution: ~$1,000
- Tax edge: $300K in capital gains losses (which I plan to harvest aggressively)
I have a full-time job.
A family. Soon, two kids under two.
I don’t have six hours a day to trade.
But I do have 1–2 focused hours — and that’s enough.
What to Expect from This Newsletter
Here’s what I’ll share:
- Monthly trade summaries (with screenshots, video, and strategy breakdowns)
- Financial and emotional lessons
- Tools and templates I’m using to stay disciplined
- Honest reflections — no BS, no bragging
Follow the Journey
My mission is simple:
Prove that disciplined risk-taking still works.
If you’re on a similar path of building wealth through compound gains, subscribe and follow along.
Let’s hit this milestone together.
This is Month 1. Let’s see how far we can go.