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Your short-term trading goal should be to earn as much money as you need to support a reasonable lifestyle. Trading is a day-to-day adventure, which often results in financial gain and an enjoyable quality of life. You are investing in trading profitably and investing in a work environment in which you serve yourself as the ultimate boss and consummate employee.
In over three decades on Wall Street, I have never witnessed a trading technique that has the wide-ranging appeal of DAET. In the almost 10 years since I began training people in the successful SOES trading techniques, I have encountered many success stories. A percentage of would-be DAET traders failed, but only because they stopped following the DAET techniques and disciplines. The ones who followed the rules closely and did not hesitate have done exceptionally well. Some have become millionaires, and others are making many times what they ever dreamed possible. My system is self-cleansing, meaning that if you do not follow it you will probably lose money. If you do lose money, you may be required to deposit additional margin in your account in order to continue trading. At that point, you can stop trading altogether or you might want to alter your trading techniques.
Personal Qualities Needed For DAET
Not everyone has a personality suited for DAET. DAET requires certain personality traits which, while not uncommon, are not found in everyone. The fact that you are interested enough to read this publication indicates that you possess several of the needed qualities. Many of the characteristics of the successful DAET trader are interrelated, as you will see as you read on.
Self-Confidence
Trading is an art, not a science. In order to be a successful DAET trader, you must be confident with your computerized trading system and your training and you must follow directions and disciplines. There is no assurance

 
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