A -$150 loss with $FORD tonight. I didn't really want to buy shares but I was trying a new tactic. My luck; a big seller popped up and scared me off. The price did eventually go back up but I had taken my loss quickly as I wasn't going to hope for any recovery (emotional trading). Looking at the trade I was stupid. The volume was just far too low so I should never had bothered. Still, it's good to buy something and get my confidence up. Had a hard time selling shares "on limit". Might have to use the stop orders?

My first night trading without someones Watchlist, chatroom or any kind of support. I found $CJES but stopped watching after it dropped 0.50c at open. Big mistake as I should know better. It then bounced 0.75c. Also watched $ACI. The chart looked perfect if it had a sudden drop like CJES which could have an awesome bounce. It did and I didn't buy due to nerves. My plan was spot on to buy on the dip and would have cashed out. A repetitive issue for me.

@ConnorAlerts Hi Connor. I'm hunting for a new guru. Do you go into detail on finding charts? After a year I have a hard time finding good charts and trading still makes me nervous (still a noob). Your video shows you're pretty low stress so I'd like to know more about your ways of doing things.

Added 2 trades I made through the week. It was also the week the market crashed and recovered. I had no idea what to do as the charts didn't work in a way I was use too so sat back and watched. I made my first play with a plan but freaked out when I should have stuck with the plan. Would have made good money. Second time I stuck with the plan and made a small profit. The paper trading I did through the week did very, very well but those don't count!! Also finished with Tims Challenge course.

Last night was a real downer. FORD went up on a bounce but I didn't recognise it at the time. More profits missed. Its embarrassing as I should know this stuff easily by now. Its a pattern with me. --- Also my course has well and truly finished with the Challenge. I'm going to look at one of the Guru's at some point and most likely pay monthly. Its cheaper then the Challenge and can stop if life takes another dump on me.

OptionsXpress - Add More Charts - Maybe everyone knows this but I can't find squat online so here it is: To add more live charts to view real-time click on 'quotes' on the main page tab then 'streaming charts'. Once the java window is open (a chart which will most likely be SPY) right click on the chart and "open in another window". This will open a new window which is fully customizable to fit on your screen. Repeat right clicking\open another window.

Tonight I ran with $FORD and noticed a lot of buying at the open. I was going to buy in as well but didn't. Figured I'd see what happens. Well, it went up, up, up and could have made $600 had I bought and sold when I planned too. Again nerves not so good. I keep hearing Tim's voice tell me "don't do it's risky!" haha. My nerves seem to be not so good but the money factor isn't really a problem as I put down what I'm safe with but the nerves still kick in. I'll keep trying...

The stock market panic has been very interesting. I had a plan at open for this 2nd day and didn't follow through, lost $80 as my confidence is still terrible. Had I remained calm and followed my plan I would have made $200. Still, its the first time I've traded in months and I learned as usual. Bad entry, didn't trust plan = fail. Gotta stay positive and believe in myself.

The big Black Monday crash last night. What a site to behold!!! Everything opened way, way down. The big surprise, many came up, up, up (roller-coaster). I didn't put down money on anything due to fear but the quick bounce allowed many to make one hell of a profit. My confidence is still pretty low. Still, I think this week will be an interesting one.