Regaining Momentum and Reclaiming Discipline After a tough August, September delivered exactly what I needed — a bounce-back month that reminded me why discipline and adaptability matter more than anything. I finished the month with $1,762 in trading gains, bringing my account balance to around $8,300. While I did deposit more than my planned $1,000, … Continue reading September 2025 Trading Recap
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Week 8 (8/11/25-8/15/25) – The Harsh Reality of Required Emotional Resolution and Discipline
$-5089 (~80%) Realized Losses This week emotion and a lack of discipline got the best of my account. It was a busy week for me outside of the market so I wasn’t able to monitor as much as I usually can and this shows why overtrading with no strong plan can blow up a trader’s … Continue reading Week 8 (8/11/25-8/15/25) – The Harsh Reality of Required Emotional Resolution and Discipline
Week 7 Recap (8/4/25–8/8/25): Lessons from NVDA & QQQ +$301(~4%) realized
For Week 7, I ended with $301 in realized gains, but the open positions left me in a rough spot heading into Week 8. In fact, I’m approaching a major blow to the account if things don’t turn around. Nvidia Straddle: Lessons in Volatility I started the week with the NVDA straddle from last week (175 calls / 170 … Continue reading Week 7 Recap (8/4/25–8/8/25): Lessons from NVDA & QQQ +$301(~4%) realized
Month 1 Results – $4K to $1M Options Trading Challenge +1,176 (~24%)
July 2025 is complete, and our challenge is officially underway.We started with $4,000, added $1,000 in deposits, and ended the month with $1,176 in trading gains — over 20% growth in just the first month. Our long-term target is to turn $4K into $1M in 5 years through disciplined options trading. That requires an average … Continue reading Month 1 Results – $4K to $1M Options Trading Challenge +1,176 (~24%)
Week 6 Recap (7/28–8/1): Volatility as Expected, Profits Through Adjustment +$767 (~9%)
This week played out just as anticipated — full of movement with the Fed meeting, major earnings releases, and market catalysts triggering volatility. We entered the week with an open bear call spread on NVDA, expecting the stock to stall or pull back. Instead, NVDA quickly surged higher, testing the strength of our position and … Continue reading Week 6 Recap (7/28–8/1): Volatility as Expected, Profits Through Adjustment +$767 (~9%)
Week 5 Recap (7/21/25-7/25/25) – Calm Before the Storm: Letting Time Decay Do Its Thing
Realized Gains: $0 Week 5 was another quiet, controlled week. We made no new trades this week. Instead, we stayed patient and let our NVDA bear call spread work for us. As of Friday’s close, NVDA sat around $174, and we just need it to remain below $185 by September expiration to realize the full value of this position. No realized … Continue reading Week 5 Recap (7/21/25-7/25/25) – Calm Before the Storm: Letting Time Decay Do Its Thing
Week 4 Recap – Quiet Week, Small Win, and Patience at Work
Final Result: +$69 | +1%Cumulative Net: +$409 Summary: This week was calm and controlled — exactly how we want it sometimes. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. No scrambling. No chasing. Just discipline and letting the trades we set last week do the work. What Happened: We came … Continue reading Week 4 Recap – Quiet Week, Small Win, and Patience at Work
Week 3 Recap – A Good Week Gone Bad: Lessons in Overtrading
Weekly Result: –$408 ~-6%Cumulative Net: +$340 Lessons from the Week: Don’t let overtrading ruin a solid start. Protect your winners and cut losses faster. Let your long-term plays breathe — don’t exit early out of boredom or fear. Stick to your system and pace — not every market move deserves a reaction. What Happened: To kick … Continue reading Week 3 Recap – A Good Week Gone Bad: Lessons in Overtrading
Week 2 Recap (6/30/25-7/3/25) – Hedging, Adjusting, and +$393 in the Books
Week 2 is complete, and it brought a whole new layer of complexity to the journey. We didn’t just stack a second consecutive green week — we took a big step forward in position building, risk management, and emotional maturity. Realized gain: $393Return: ~7% on ~$4,600 starting capitalStrategies: Bear Call Spreads, Long Calls, Protective Puts, Rolling … Continue reading Week 2 Recap (6/30/25-7/3/25) – Hedging, Adjusting, and +$393 in the Books
Week 1 Recap (6/23/25 – 6/27/25) — AMD Bear Call Spread +$355 | Real Trades, Real Risk
Week 1 is officially in the books and it taught me a lot. This was my first time trading with structure, discipline, and defined risk. I entered my first net credit position, stepped into a bear call spread, and walked away with a +8.4% gain on the week. But it almost went sideways. The Trade: Bear Call Spread … Continue reading Week 1 Recap (6/23/25 – 6/27/25) — AMD Bear Call Spread +$355 | Real Trades, Real Risk