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STEVE SHRUGGED

Written on January 19, 2011 by David in Morale, Pep Talk

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Steve Jobs is an inspiration.

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I THINK I AM GOING TO BE SICK

Written on January 10, 2011 by David in Humorous, Morale, Pep Talk

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An experience with a new trader.

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NASSIM NICHOLAS TALEB AND THE BED OF PROCRUSTES

Written on December 9, 2010 by David in Between Battles, Pep Talk, Trading Generals

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A few aphorisms from Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

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YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG!

Written on December 6, 2010 by David in Crosshairs Psychology, Crosshairs Wisdom, Morale, Pep Talk

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You’re doing it wrong.

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NO MATTER WHAT DO NOT QUIT DANCING

Written on November 3, 2010 by David in Morale, Pep Talk

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Don’t quit.

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30 NUGGETS OF STOCK MARKET WISDOM

Written on October 31, 2010 by David in Morale, Pep Talk

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Famous quotes of stock market wisdom.

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THE STOCK TRADER’S WORRY INVENTORY ASSESSMENT

Written on October 13, 2010 by David in Crosshairs Psychology, Crosshairs Wisdom, Morale, Pep Talk

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If you worry too much then assess your worry inventory.

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STOCK MARKET LESSONS FROM A PENCIL MAKER

Written on September 23, 2010 by David in Between Battles, Crosshairs Psychology, Pep Talk

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We can learn a lot from a pencil maker.

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WISDOM FROM A DEPRESSION ERA STOCK TRADER

Written on September 20, 2010 by David in Between Battles, Pep Talk, Trading Generals

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Some really good nuggets of wisdom from a depression era stock trader.

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THE STOCK TRADER’S TWO MOST POWERFUL WORDS

Written on September 14, 2010 by David in Battlefield Preparations, Battlefield Strategy, Between Battles, Crosshairs Psychology, Crosshairs Wisdom, Pep Talk

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The following is a list that you can use these two words with. You will get my point. Of course you can add to it if you like.

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EARNINGS DATE LOCATOR
Crosshairs Traders track earnings dates for two reasons: 1) to take advantage of increased volatility ahead of earnings, and 2) to remove the element of surprise when deciding to either hold on to or enter a position. An earnings report, when used properly, can provide an opportunity to make a profitable trade; when used improperly it is nothing more than a gamble.