Learn To Trade Stocks and Options

ClayTrader Mail: Freeloader Dependence

One of the worst spots you can put yourself in, whether it be the markets or any part of life, is to be dependent on someone else for something. When you learn how to fish on your own, it creates a sense of freedom which is indescribable until you experience it yourself.

ClayTrader Mail: Bad Assumptions

If you are just getting started in trading, having a plan of how you will succeed is very important. With that being said, just because you have a plan, which for the most part could be very solid, all it takes is a few false assumptions and the results can get ugly. This YouTube comment I received does an excellent job of illustrating exactly that.

Trading Stocks to Pay Off Debt. Good Idea?

In this consumer driven culture we all live in, people having debt is nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, it's so common place that if you don't have debt, you are actually the exception and not the rule. I've seen plenty of marketing that attempts to persuade you to trade the markets to pay off your debt. Is this a good idea? Let's talk about it.

ClayTrader Mail: Confidence. Got It?

I've talked about the topic of how important true trader confidence is when you're trading many times before. An email I received however does an excellent job of presenting a real life example of the many pitfalls of not being genuinely confident in yourself.

True Trader Confidence: https://claytrader.com/videos/true-trader-confidence/

ClayTrader Mail: You or Your Business Model?

This email exchange is nothing new by any stretch. Many traders fall into this category where they begin to question themselves on whether or not they truly have what it takes to be a trader. In many cases, it has nothing to do with "them", but really, their business model. Maybe you need an audit? https://claytrader.com/videos/risk-make-sense/

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ClayTrader Mail: A Slow Motion Train Wreck

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ClayTrader Mail: I’m a Trader

https://claytrader.com/blog/motivations-teaching-trade/
https://claytrader.com/blog/why-i-teach-people-how-to-trade/

More times than not, the people who leave comments on YouTube are totally cool and it's great to interact with them. Once in a while though, you come across a situation like what we're going to discuss in today's video.

Full Time Trading and Dirt

Many people dream about and want to become full time traders and trade for a living. This dream is by no means impossible, however, the dirt you trade on plays a vital role is just how easy or difficult accomplishing your dream will be.