How I Made Trading Simple (And Finally Started Winning)
When I first got into trading, I thought I needed to learn every strategy, indicator, and tool out there. I followed dozens of traders, watched endless YouTube videos, and jumped from one setup to another. But nothing clicked — and I was constantly confused. Then I did something that changed everything: I simplified my trading.
The more I simplified, the more I started winning. I didn’t need 10 indicators on my chart. I didn’t need to trade all day long. I just needed a clean strategy, a routine I could repeat, and the discipline to follow it.
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I Stopped Overcomplicating My Charts
I used to have RSI, MACD, moving averages, volume profiles — you name it. But all those indicators just made me second-guess my trades. Now, I use price action, volume, and key levels. That’s it. Clean charts lead to clean decisions.
I Pick a Few Stocks and Trade Them Well
I don’t scan for hundreds of stocks. I don’t chase what’s trending. Every morning, I build a watchlist of no more than six stocks — the ones that fit my criteria. I talk about exactly how I do that in my ebook.
When you stop chasing and start focusing, trading becomes way easier.
I Trade Only During the Best Hours
I used to stare at charts all day long. It was exhausting — and unproductive. Now, I only trade during the first hour of the market. That’s when momentum is highest, volume is real, and my edge is strongest.
Once that window closes, I’m done. That’s how I stay consistent and avoid burnout.
I Use the Same Setups Every Week
There’s no magic strategy. I just repeat what works for me — simple setups like breakouts with volume, pullbacks to support, and key level rejections. The more I repeat them, the better I get. I’m not trying to master everything — just my thing.
I Don’t Rely on Alerts or Other People
The moment I stopped depending on alerts and started trusting my own process, everything changed. I don’t need a guru’s callout — I trust the preparation I do before 9:30AM. That’s the same process I outline in detail in my ebook.
I Focus More on Risk Than Profit
This shift was critical. I used to enter trades thinking only about how much I could make. Now, I ask: how much am I willing to lose? That mindset keeps me safe, calm, and consistent.
When you respect your risk, your account grows naturally.
Simplicity = Confidence
Once I simplified my strategy, I felt more in control. I wasn’t overwhelmed by options or scared of missing out. I knew exactly what I was looking for — and if I didn’t see it, I didn’t trade. That clarity gave me real confidence.
My Routine Made All the Difference
Every day, I repeat the same steps:
• Review the market
• Pick 4–6 stocks
• Plan entries and exits
• Trade the first hour
• Walk away
That routine is how I stay consistent and pay my bills. And yes — I explain it all inside my ebook, step-by-step.
Want to Trade Without the Stress?
If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by trading, I get it — I’ve been there. That’s why I created the ebook. It’s everything I wish I had when I started: a simple, repeatable strategy that actually works — and doesn’t require complicated tools, expensive software, or all-day screen time.
It’s the system I use to trade just a few times per week and still pay for rent, groceries, and more.
The biggest lie I believed at first was that trading had to be complicated to be effective. I thought the more advanced the strategy, the better the results. But that mindset only delayed my growth. Once I stripped away the noise, I could finally see what mattered.
I used to jump between indicators like RSI, VWAP, Bollinger Bands — but all they did was give me conflicting signals. Now I stick to price action and volume, and I trust what the chart is showing me in real time.
My setups are so simple now that I can explain them in one sentence. I look for stocks with volume, news, and a clean breakout or breakdown level. That’s it. I plan my entries, exits, and risk before the market even opens.
There’s freedom in having a simple strategy. I’m not constantly refreshing Discord or chasing Twitter alerts. I trust the system I’ve built — and it’s the same one I teach inside my ebook.
I also stopped trying to trade like a hedge fund. I realized that I don’t need to make $1,000 every day. I just need to consistently grow my account over time and avoid the big losses. That’s how I stay in the game long term.
One of the hardest things for me was accepting that I didn’t need to trade every single day. Some days, the best trade is no trade at all. I now only take setups that are clean and match my plan — and I walk away when they’re not there.
I also began focusing on one strategy at a time. Instead of trying to master everything, I got really good at identifying momentum breakouts. That focus helped me become more confident and selective with my trades.
I backtest every change I make. When I tweak something, I test it for a month to see if it improves my results. If not, I toss it. This approach keeps my strategy lean and avoids adding unnecessary complexity.
Risk management is part of keeping things simple too. I risk the same amount on every trade — usually 1–2% of my account. That makes calculating position size automatic and removes emotion from my decision-making.
What made everything easier was creating a repeatable morning routine. I wake up, scan the news, pick 4–6 stocks with volume and catalysts, set levels, and prepare mentally. By 9:30AM, I’m ready — no guessing, no reacting.
A lot of traders overthink and burn out. I don’t. I made a plan that’s sustainable. That’s why I wrote my ebook: to help people stop guessing, start trading with confidence, and actually pay their bills like I do.
If I could tell my past self one thing, it would be this: Simple wins. The less clutter in your trading, the more consistent your results. Focus on one setup. Build a watchlist. Trade your plan. Walk away. That’s what I do — and that’s why it works.