My dear listeners... I explain my audio absence, and discuss some profound personal and professional changes this Trader has gone through this summer.

Every Strategy Takes on Stress

Jul 10th, 2017 8m 14s

If you're not constantly trying to evolve, to do things better, smarter, more efficient... then you're doing it wrong. This is no truer than in the world of trading where the smartest minds in the world are competing to steal your lunch.In th

Make Gamma Risk Your Friend By Making it Less of an Enemy

Jun 13th, 2017 7m 42s

Addition by subtraction. When you're in a losing position with defined risk, gamma is your friend. It's what will bring your position back to profitability. However, if you're sitting in open profits and you're approaching expiration, you're li

In which you hear me live brainstorm a strategy shift

Jun 7th, 2017 10m 15s

Contemplating a strategy shift? Me too. Hear me brainstorm in real time as if I were writing to myself in my trading journal.

Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help

May 25th, 2017 8m 43s

Not sure if it was Pride or Independence, but I stunted my career growth as a Trader because I was afraid to ask for help. Don't be like me. Figure out what you need help with, then go get it. Now.

May Performance: The good and the bad.

May 23rd, 2017 8m 16s

Overall, the past four weeks have been unprofitable for me, but there was a silver lining with all positions exited in May. Stay the course and June may be rewarding.

Gary Nordlander: Math Never Lies

May 19th, 2017 56m 5s

Meet Gary Nordlander, an independent options trader from Denver, Colorado. Hear how he get involved in options trading, what his bread-n-butter strategies are, and get inspired by his dedication and commitment to the craft of trading!

Chris Cornell's passing is a reminder to live and trade in the present.

May 18th, 2017 7m 9s

Chris Cornell lived in the moment, until he didn't. A lesson in living in the now, in life and in trading.

Turning Losses into Lessons into Profits = Going Beyond P&L.

May 15th, 2017 8m 2s

I'm currently in the process of meditating on losses in a past strategy to uncover the hidden lessons and use them to build new rules and processes to avoid trouble in the future. Building version 2.0 takes time. But the rewards of success will

Options liquidity is King, but how do you measure it?

May 11th, 2017 9m 31s

I address some questions that were put to me during my recent presentation to the options trading community at SMB capital.

Mike Martin: Seeking the right mentorship and training.

May 4th, 2017 59m 42s

The greatest regret of my now 19 year trading career is not seeking out qualified mentors when I began in the trading business.Mike Martin's tales of seeking proper guidance will be inspiring, and he's helping to make it easier for other trad

Rolling Mechanics: the art of rolling positions out in time

May 3rd, 2017 7m 33s

There is no one right way to execute the rolling of options and spreads as they approach expiration. I share the mechanics of how I choose to roll and how I work my orders.Keep on Rollin'!

The Costs of Doing Options Business

May 1st, 2017 11m 13s

Commissions are a necessary evil. I discuss some practical realities of the impact of commissions on final returns.

First Rule of Rolling Club: THERE ARE NO RULES

Apr 28th, 2017 12m

As a trader who thrives on "rules" to govern my trading, I share the frustration many have when it comes to rolling positions from a front month to a back month. We want hard rules regarding timing, cost, and execution. But the fact of the matt

Expanding My Universe: Turning Fears into Freedom

Apr 26th, 2017 9m 3s

With enough time, enough options premium, and proper risk management -- why fear earnings events?As we head back into earnings season, I confront my fears of earnings events and execute a subtle shift to the pond where I fish for ideas.

Short Premium Traders Had a Day at the Casino. And Why I Measure Return Against Risk.

Apr 24th, 2017 11m 13s

For a few minutes after the opening bell rang this morning, my office felt like a casino floor as bells were ringing all over the place letting me know resting orders were getting filled. Thank you volatility crush!In light of the resent mont

Embrace the Suck: Options Expiration Means Booking Max Losses

Apr 21st, 2017 8m 50s

Options expiration day is alway bitter sweet. Often (hopefully) the month is ending with profits, but that feeling is sometimes tempered by having to book maximum losses on spreads that just couldn't -- just wouldn't! -- work out.Have no fear

Our Trading World Belongs to The Optimists

Apr 19th, 2017 8m 23s

The skills you'll hone as a committed trader will serve you well in all aspects of life. My experiences of the past two weeks outside the trading arena serve as a wonderful reminder of this.Risk taking is a skill. And it's the Optimists who p

Rolling Adventures: Why not just take my profits and run?

Apr 17th, 2017 10m 5s

We get into a little mechanics today in which I discuss why I didn't just take off my profitable spread positions instead of rolling them out until May. It comes down to taking what the market will give me...

Too Hard to Borrow, Too Hot to Hold

Apr 12th, 2017 10m 59s

I learned an expensive lesson in holding short stock that was assigned to me against a short calls position.

Past Experiences Can Lead to Inspiration in the Mostly Unlikeliest Places

Apr 10th, 2017 13m 22s

Our subconscious works in mysterious ways. How do you explain when intuition gleaned from past experiences all of a sudden turns on a lightbulb in your head leading to aha! moments that in turn signal vital improvements to previously discarded

Fast Market, Slow Market, High Market, Low Market: The process is the same.

Apr 7th, 2017 10m 36s

Options premium sellers all around me are growing tired of persistent low volatility in the market, but this is no excuse to avoid sticking to your plan. You can still find suitable trades if you're willing to grind. Case in point: I discuss se

Options Traders Should Strive to Achieve Zen in Trading

Apr 5th, 2017 13m 4s

The key to managing a large portfolio of positions is to put yourself in a position to "give up", "accept", and execute purposefully in a Zen State. I discuss how I achieve zen and why that's important for me.

Don't Be Hating on Gamma!

Apr 4th, 2017 12m 14s

Know who your enemy is and why sometimes she's your friend.Sometimes, the options greek gamma is unfairly feared by short premium options players. I lay out some examples of where and when gamma is most definitely your friend.

THIS IS HOW I ROLL.

Apr 3rd, 2017 9m 4s

With less than 3 weeks until April position, I'm starting to roll out some losing positions into the May expiration cycle to buy myself some more time to reach my profit targets, while at the same time reducing my total risk. Win - Win!!