Juls

Options /Futures•Working Mom• Health and Fitness enthusiast• “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts”- Churchill

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@ThiccTeddy Is he still waiting on UAVS to partner with Amazon 🤣

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@otokyo Don’t pull the trigger … it’s not going to end well

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@ThiccTeddy Yes! A lot of times beginner traders see the end result and not the journey it took to get there which creates unrealistic expectations. Sometimes unsuccessful traders are one step away from success and someone may have just the insight they need.

[EliteOptionsTrader @EliteOptions2]

Let me tell you why 95% of people reading this will never be consistently profitable.

And before you get defensive and close this - that reaction is exactly why.

You can't handle uncomfortable truths.

Here's the fatal flaw: You want trading to be easy.

You want a simple strategy that prints money. A magic indicator that "works every time." A Discord alert service that makes you rich.

You're looking for the shortcut. The hack. The secret.

And I'm here to tell you: It doesn't exist.

Trading is a profession. Like being a surgeon or an attorney or an architect.

Would you expect to watch 50 YouTube videos about surgery and then perform an operation?

Would you expect to read a few books about law and then argue in court?

No? Then why do you think 6 months of screen time makes you a professional trader?

Here's what separates the 5% who make it from the 95% who don't:

Time horizon.

The 5% are thinking in years. "I'll master this over the next 3-5 years. I'll lose money learning. That's the cost."

The 95% are thinking in months. "I need to be profitable by next quarter or this isn't worth it."

That's the difference.

The 5% treat it like medical school. Long education period. High cost of tuition. But the payoff is a career.

The 95% treat it like a get-rich-quick scheme. "I watched some videos. Bought a course. Where's my money?"

And when they don't see immediate results, they quit.

"Trading doesn't work."

No. You don't work. You're not willing to put in the actual time.

Here's another uncomfortable truth: Your problem isn't knowledge.

You already know what to do.

Cut losers fast. Let winners run. Don't overtrade. Be patient.

Everyone knows this. It's Trading 101.

But you can't execute it. Because execution requires discipline.

And discipline is built over years. Not months.

You want the results now. So you skip the discipline-building phase.

You force trades because you "need to make something happen today."

You hold losers because "it might come back."

You cut winners early because "I don't want to give back profits."

All the things you know you shouldn't do - you do them anyway.

Because you haven't built the discipline to override your impulses.

And you can't build that discipline in 6 months.

It takes years of doing the right thing when you don't want to.

Years of sitting still when you're bored.

Years of cutting losses when your ego wants to be right.

Years of letting winners run when your fear wants to lock in profits.

That's what the 5% understand. This is a long game.

The 95% want it to be a short game. So they keep losing.

Here's my challenge to you:

If you've been trading less than 2 years, you're still in tuition phase.

You should be losing money. You should be making mistakes.

That's normal. That's the learning process.

But if you're expecting to be profitable already, you're delusional.

And that delusion is what keeps you stuck.

Accept that this takes time. Real time. Years.

Accept that you'll lose money learning. That's the cost of education.

Accept that most of what you try won't work. That's how you find what does.

Or don't accept it. Keep looking for shortcuts. Keep jumping from strategy to strategy.

Keep blaming the market when your account shrinks.

That's the 95% path.

The 5% path is longer. Harder. More expensive upfront.

But it actually works.

Your choice.

[The Tail That Wags The Dog @TailThatWagsDog]

Side note.

Oh, BTW, in case you haven't noticed ... WWIII is setting up.

(while we all obsess over quarter point rate cuts)

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@ThiccTeddy Not D 😂 B - 3/4 the volume and not even half the result of the previous candle.

[Juls @JulsKnows]

Very true! You really have to find the YOU in trading. There isn’t a one size fits all approach.

[Salma @salmaogs]

What works for someone may not work for you

That’s the beauty in the stock market

There’s so many different approaches, edges and strategies

All you need to do is find one

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@The_RockTrading Accurate. Their new leggings are equivalent to wearing a scuba suit.

[Juls @JulsKnows]

Truer words have never been spoken. It’s not just about getting “there” (wherever that may be for you) but it’s about staying “there”.

[Anthony Crudele @AnthonyCrudele]

The Hidden Challenge of Trading Success

Most new traders actually perform better when they’re coming off failures. No one really talks about this “why,” but it’s at the core of why building a trading career is so hard. Trading isn’t just about making money, it’s about learning how to handle success.

The Discipline of the Climb

When traders are clawing their way out of a drawdown or grinding to get funded, they’re sharp, disciplined, and locked in. Every decision has weight. Every move is intentional. Survival is on the line, and that urgency keeps them focused.

The Fade After the Win

But after a big win or a stretch of consistent success, that intensity fades. The fire dies. The passion dulls. Goals blur. I learned this the hard way: the climb isn’t the hardest part. Staying at or near the top is.

Many traders experience their deepest drawdowns right after their biggest wins because they never learned how to keep that same hunger and momentum when the pressure of survival disappears. They didn’t have a plan for when they reached this higher level of success.

The Weight of Sustained Success

Sustained success is exhausting. It wears on the mind and body in ways few talk about. The traders who make it long-term aren’t always the most skilled; they’re the ones who figure out how to stay passionate and keep pushing day after day, win after win.

The Key to Longevity

As you grow, your strategy and mindset must evolve with you.
•Adjust your goals as you hit milestones.
•Monitor where you are emotionally and financially.
•Have a plan for each stage of growth.

If you’re making money, know what you’re going to do with it. Simply growing your trading account isn’t a wealth-building strategy. Real, sustainable growth comes from discipline, planning, and the ability to keep your momentum alive no matter how much you’ve achieved.

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@ThiccTeddy Try not to fan boy on us 😂 So glad you were able to secure the Queen of Volume for the camp. Looking forward to it 🥂

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@legacyprofits Are there rules to this and a time limit? If no time limit and strict rules it’s not impossible. Especially in this market where a little capital can go a long way (i.e. APPL)

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@ThiccTeddy You had me right up until BBQ sauce and Mayo 🤢

[PaxTrader777🇺🇸 @paxtrader777]

There is so much nonsense on FinX. The truth is 90% of traders fail. Out of the 10% that don’t fail most breakeven. 2-3% of traders will be long term profitable traders. Don’t follow people that sell a dream or a false reality. It is is very difficult but it is possible to be among the small percentage. I have known too many traders(actually to many to count) worth 5-20m that have gone broke. The only true measure of success is what you take with you when your are done trading for active income.

If you want to be exceptional-you have to do exceptional things.

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@ThiccTeddy Absolute truth!

[Juls @JulsKnows]

Words to take to heart

[Anthony Crudele @AnthonyCrudele]

Every day, struggling traders are bombarded with posts showing big profits and it messes with their heads. They likely raise their expectations, start chasing, and end up blowing accounts.

I love seeing traders make money and I root for everyone in this business, and I’ve been fortunate enough to do well…well enough that I don’t need to ever place another trade again if I choose not to.

Trading gave me more than I ever imagined, but it took time and came at a price: sacrifices in my personal life, my health, and years of self-inflicted pressure that led to anxiety, depression, and even a coronary spasm at 36.

I remember running on Saturday mornings after my heart scare, breaking down in tears, terrified that if I couldn’t trade anymore, I’d lose my identity. That fear was real and it came from tying my self-worth to performance.

If I could give just one piece of advice: think long-term. Set reasonable goals. The irony is, when you stop chasing, you often exceed your expectations. You’ll find joy not just in trading, but in still being around to enjoy the life it gives you.

Don’t chase someone else’s version of success. It’s a fast track to burnout. Be kind to yourself. Stay honest. You’ll get there and you’ll do it your way.

[PaxTrader777🇺🇸 @paxtrader777]

Be careful buying dips. If we take out the low of the quarter in ES 5509 or NQ 19139 on the last day of the quarter that will not be good.

[Juls @JulsKnows]

Limit the distractions. There are many different interpretations of charts, strategies, and indicators. Information overload is definitely a thing can often be crippling. Find what works for you, develop your plan, and carry on.

[Anthony Crudele @AnthonyCrudele]

The futures markets have never been more accessible or full of opportunity than they are today. With evaluation programs, legitimate prop firms, low margins, and cutting-edge execution tools, the barriers to entry have never been lower.

Back in the ‘90s when I started trading, the landscape was completely different. Resources were scarce, funding options were limited, and technology was nowhere near as advanced as it is today. But now, traders have an unprecedented chance to scale up and build real wealth like never before.

Yet, instead of capitalizing on these advantages, too many traders get caught up in social media noise—obsessing over distractions that don’t just fail to make them money but actually hold them back. The traders making the biggest impact? They’re not chasing clout. They’re focused on execution, discipline, and long-term growth.

If you want to succeed, forget the distractions and leverage the tools available. The opportunity is in front of you—you just have to take it.

[Anthony Crudele @AnthonyCrudele]

I’ll never forget my first big trading day, making $100K—it was a milestone moment, and I couldn’t have been more excited. I was around 27 or 28 years old, and the S&P had only a 15-point range. Back then, that was an active day but nothing out of the ordinary. Still, I executed perfectly, firing on all cylinders.

When I wrapped up, the first thing I did was call my dad to share the achievement. My parents were incredibly proud. Later, I headed to the office, where a handful of other traders were hanging out, as we often did. This was during the CME days when locals had offices—we’d gather, play cards, drink, and yes, even smoke inside (it was a different time).

I told the group about my incredible day, and everyone congratulated me, genuinely happy for my success. But what stood out was that even on my best day, at least one other trader in that small group had an even better day—just another reminder that no matter how well you’re doing, there’s always someone ahead.

As proud as I was, that realization stuck with me. I wanted that feeling to continue. So that night, I celebrated—spent a good amount on dinner—then walked into work the next day and had the worst trading day of my career. -$160K

Why? Because, subconsciously, I started comparing. I thought I had leveled up to where those elite traders were, where my best day was just their average. Instead of staying in my lane, I pushed too hard, trying to force something that wasn’t there—and all I did was dig myself into a hole.

This experience taught me a valuable lesson: The best traders don’t talk about their success—they just show up and do the work.

Stay true to yourself. Be happy for others’ success, but don’t let comparison steal your own. And when you reach a milestone, take a moment to truly enjoy it. Success isn’t about chasing someone else’s journey—it’s about staying on your path and executing at your highest level.

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@_Shark_Trades Thank you for the reminder that trading isn’t a “one size fits all” and stick to the kind of trading that best works for you 🥂

[Juls @JulsKnows]

@ThiccTeddy