Fails, Cries and Smiles
I still remember my first-ever live trade during the COVID pandemic. After taking a trading course, I was pumped—I truly believed I had found the solution to my situation of being jobless and stuck at home in South Australia during what I jokingly called the toilet paper crisis.
With all the confidence in the world, I took my savings and threw them into the markets. To my absolute shock, within a matter of hours, I had made $12,000. The adrenaline was unreal. I ran to my wife, overwhelmed with joy, and told her, We’re going to be okay.
But what I didn’t know was that a much bigger lesson was waiting for me.
The very next day, that high came crashing down. I lost everything—my entire account was wiped out. Just 24 hours earlier, I had felt invincible. Now, I was staring at complete devastation. And let me tell you, that loss didn’t just hit my wallet—it hit my mindset hard. It shook my confidence and left me questioning everything.
But that was then.
Now, in 2025, I’m making a comeback. I’ve set myself a challenge—to reclaim what I lost during that chaotic period. This time, I’m coming back with a refined, battle-tested strategy, built from years of learning, mistakes, and most importantly, a stronger trading psychology.
This isn’t just about making back lost money. It’s about proving to myself that I’ve evolved as a trader. That I’ve learned. That I’ve grown.
So, I invite you to follow my journey. I’ll be sharing my results, my trades, and everything I learn along the way. This is my redemption arc—let’s get it.
(Below is a beautiful trade I grabbed last week on S&P500, The BC is what I call the Bankers Candle or Institutional Zone which plays a key role in how i find the trade entry using news and Big players signal of being in the market (IM). You can see The Impulsive move smashing into the BC area which I then Took the trade with strong Chance that it would go the way i wanted it too go.) If you go back into that time periof you will see that it was a great trade)
By Jonathan T Tahana
Cool - nice read!
jonnyrr posted:
I still remember my first-ever live trade during the COVID pandemic. After taking a trading course, I was pumped—I truly believed I had found the solution to my situation of being jobless and stuck at home in South Australia during what I jokingly called the toilet paper crisis.
With all the confidence in the world, I took my savings and threw them into the markets. To my absolute shock, within a matter of hours, I had made $12,000. The adrenaline was unreal. I ran to my wife, overwhelmed with joy, and told her, We’re going to be okay.
But what I didn’t know was that a much bigger lesson was waiting for me.
The very next day, that high came crashing down. I lost everything—my entire account was wiped out. Just 24 hours earlier, I had felt invincible. Now, I was staring at complete devastation. And let me tell you, that loss didn’t just hit my wallet—it hit my mindset hard. It shook my confidence and left me questioning everything.
But that was then.
Now, in 2025, I’m making a comeback. I’ve set myself a challenge—to reclaim what I lost during that chaotic period. This time, I’m coming back with a refined, battle-tested strategy, built from years of learning, mistakes, and most importantly, a stronger trading psychology.
This isn’t just about making back lost money. It’s about proving to myself that I’ve evolved as a trader. That I’ve learned. That I’ve grown.
So, I invite you to follow my journey. I’ll be sharing my results, my trades, and everything I learn along the way. This is my redemption arc—let’s get it.
(Below is a beautiful trade I grabbed last week on S&P500, The BC is what I call the Bankers Candle or Institutional Zone which plays a key role in how i find the trade entry using news and Big players signal of being in the market (IM). You can see The Impulsive move smashing into the BC area which I then Took the trade with strong Chance that it would go the way i wanted it too go.) If you go back into that time periof you will see that it was a great trade)
By Jonathan T Tahana
Well, that first high, followed by the crash, is something I can relate to. I’ve been there too - one moment you feel on top of the world, and the next, you're questioning everything. It’s a tough lesson, but it really changes how you see trading. Over time, I’ve learned that mindset and risk management aren’t just important - they’re everything. Wishing you success on your comeback!
