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Personal
Honda Accord Orange Lights of Death, Yikes

It was a lot of frustration when the orange check engine lights started coming on. These flashy lights tell a story and I will share.
Business
Rollo Printer Support, Exceeding Expectations

If you're in the market for a thermal printer you may surprised by the quality of the Rollo Printer and the customer service that comes with it.
Business
An Estate Sale That Changed My Mindset

I was fortunate to come across one of the best estate sales of the year randomly 600 miles away from where I live and it changed everything.
Business
Clean Sky Energy Scam, Penelec Playing Dumb

I know how exactly how this will go due to the fine print, but this is a company taking advantage of anyone they can for as long as they can.
Business
Selling on Amazon, Is There an Opportunity?

No matter when you start reselling, Amazon is always a marketplace you need to consider if you want to attract the most buyers.
Business
Going Down the Reseller Rabbit Hole

I've sold hundreds of items on eBay over the years but now I want to know if there is more to this income stream and what's in store.
Reviews
Ooni Pizza Oven Authentic Flavor at Home

Having a pizza oven is a wonderful thing and with the Ooni Koda 12 our lives have welcomed some great-tasting pizza. Here's the full story.
Marketing
Enhance Your Google Maps Presence With These Tips

You will find some very important tips for your Google Business Profile here. You might discover helpful information you didn't know existed.
Reviews
Hawk Host Web Hosting Services

For the cost you pay and the service you get, Hawk Host has to be the best web hosting choice for those with small to medium size sites.
Day Trading
Elgato Stream Deck for Daytrading

Daytrading with the Elgato Stream Deck has taken my trading to the next level. Reading this review may help you decide if it is worth it.
Reviews
Why STIHL Is a Great Company?

Finding a quality product is key. Finding excellent customer serivice is even better. A look at STIHL and a review of their customer service.
Business
Pivoting in the Marketing World

Much has changed over the past few years, leading me to some pivotal decisions about my work and income. What's Next is unknown at this time.
Reviews
Not All Web Hosts Are Created Equal

Find the best web hosting services of 2024 with secure, reliable, and affordable plans. Enjoy features like free SSL, site migration, and daily backups. Start your website today.
Business
Submit Your Site To Google News

After successfully submitting a site to Google News, I felt like providing you with the information needed on how to do it as well.
Business
Creating a WordPress Plugin

Discover the steps and challenges in developing a WordPress plugin from scratch in this detailed guide, offering insights and tips.
Personal
My First Grading Submission Was Somewhat Painful

A recent grading submission of three cards was returned and the results are in. A bit of a disappointment. What happens next? Find Out.
Personal
My Sports Trading Card Collection Is Back

The story of a kid sports trading card collector who is now trying to cash in on one of the hottest hobbies. See my Top 5 Cards and More.
Day Trading
A Look Inside Benzinga Pro News Service

I give a real life review of the Benzinga Pro News Trading service. I go over everything you need to know and how I use it daily.
Day Trading
Building a Day Trading PC From Scratch

Inside you will read how I went through the steps of building a daytrading PC from start to finish. This build is based on Tradestation.
Day Trading
21 Daytrading Tips I Learned in My First Year

These Daytrading tips were some of the most important things I learned in the past year. Stay positive & focused when taking your next trade.
Day Trading
Digging Into December 2020

Lessons were learning in December 2020 and I plan to grow from that. I have a long way to go on this day trading journey, but things are looking up.
Day Trading
A Look Back at November 2020

I had a nice run in November and I'm looking to continue trading well into Decemeber. Follow my journey as it continues on the green side.
Day Trading
The Crazy Month of October

It was an interesting month of trading. October ended up being a positive month, but it wasn't without some trouble. Let's see what November brings.
Reviews
Full Tradestation Review

Finding the right broker isn't easy. This Trade Station Review will go over many of the different things I've dealt with that may help YOU.
Lawn
Lawn Renovation Update, 2 Weeks After OverSeeding

It's been two weeks since my overseeding and now is the time to see if I'm getting some results and what was I expecting.
Day Trading
Finishing September in Good Shape

Here is a look at some things I did in Septemeber 2020 and what the future looks like for my trading. Be ready for some more great content.
Lawn
Aeration Complete and the Weather Looks Good

This year I aerated my lawn and I'm hoping for some postive results. The overseeding is also being applied to bring in some new Tall Fescue.
Personal
The Water Theory Comes to Fruition

I mentioned this in my first post on the lawn renovation and now I felt my first hiccup in the process. Mother nature is the way.
Personal
Dethatch or Not Dethatch

There has been all kinds of answers when it comes to dethatching a lawn. It mainly comes down to personal prefernce, but I like it at times.
Personal
Lawn Care Renovation Begins

I've always liked nice grass and this will be my journey to making my lawn great again in 2020. Get rid of the crabgrass is my #1 goal.
Day Trading
Ugly Market Leads to a Couple of Nice Trades

If you don't short stocks, you have to find the stocks that are setting up to meet your parameters. It takes patience, that is for sure.
Day Trading
Time Away During the Slowness of August

This past week I was able to not look at my computers for over 5 days. This is a huge step, but not neccessarily all good.
Day Trading
Missed It Yesterday and Got It Today

I was able to work my way into a really nice trade. Taking full advantage is a real hard thing to do but today felt pretty good.
Day Trading
Bouncing Back After Last Week

I got on a good side of a trading halt but got too defensive at the wrong time. I’m okay with that decision since I need to be more defensive anyway. If you watched all of my videos last week you know I struggled pretty hard most of the week. I was able to fight […]
Day Trading
Some Blast From the Past

The term Kodak moment will be thrown around the Internet for about a week. There was some interesting price action on KODK today and others.
Day Trading
Buying Too Soon Is a Factor

Taking a trade too soon can come back to haunt you or push you to make a bad decision. Not all trades are alike so make sure you learn from it.
Day Trading
Bounce Back Kind of Day

Find what works for you and stick to it. Don't let a bad trading day get you down. Do what you have to get back out there and make good calls.
Day Trading
Crazy Market With Crazy Stocks

When I start my morning research I'm always looking for 1-2 stocks that are going to make some big moves and in a fast way. Today was that day.
Day Trading
Looking at the Big Picture

As soon as I can hang on to a trade longer when it doesn't work right away my life would get a lot better. Only time will tell when it comes to that.
Day Trading
New Week New Trading Window

You can't force how much trade size you should take. You have to be willing to commit to bigger lots and understand the risks that are in play.
Day Trading
Getting Off to a Good Start in July

It always feels good to get off to a good start at the beginning of the month. Trades were made but not fully captialized on. Same ole story for the most part.
Day Trading
Is Holiday Week Trading Here?

You definitely can't force trading when things aren't lining up. This is how you will chop your account and it is just not worth your time and money.
Day Trading
Keep Grinding the Good Trades

Taking the best setups will make the right difference. Missing trades is part of the game but there are plenty of setups to be had each day.
Day Trading
Smart Monday Trading

Sometimes you have a day where singles is where it is at. I've been protecting my entry a lot lately and will eventually let the trades run.
Day Trading
Taking IMTE Paid Off

I traded the process today on a very strong gap play and it really paid off. This is one trade I'll rememeber for awhile. Stick to the system.
Day Trading
Ugly Day in the Market, A Great Day For Me

Finding setups in this market can be difficult but they are out there. Put in the time and manage your risk and things will start working.
Day Trading
Interesting Trading Days for Sure

When you are making good decsions and the trades are working it's two fold. Not only are you following your process your making money to go along with it.
Day Trading
Closing the Week Up in the SKY

Be on the lookout for the right stocks to trade. We found some good ones today and BA was the place to be. Always trade the right setups.
Day Trading
Keeping Things Tight Today

I was able to come out ahead today and look forward to more trading tomorrow. There is a real process here and I'm working on it.
Day Trading
Some Weird Action Today

I was trading all kinds of stocks today and I was all over the place. I had a nice win with TSLA and a bad loss with it. You have to take good setups.
Day Trading
A Hectic Day That Ends on the Right Side

I was able to remain calm and take the trades I wanted. I got jumped on a couple and got in one too early but TSLA kept me in the game today.
Reviews
Think or Swim Review

I was able to trade with Think or Swim for well over 30 trading days. This TOS Review should give you enough information to help you make your decision.
Day Trading
Friday Closes With Trump and a Thunderstorm

I was able to take on a lot of great trades. I jumped in a couple early and bounce real quick which helped. I'm looking forward to next week already.
Day Trading
Stick to Only Good Trades, Avoid the Rest

If I want to be successful long term I really need to focus only on the best setups and avoid the crap. It's the only way or I will struggle to keep the money.
Day Trading
Big Day on a Slow Moving Market

Today got off to the same start as yesterday. I didn’t create a post about it but I did create a video. you can see that on my YouTube channel. Patience is so important in trading. Day Trading is super hard and this is one characteristic you need to have. After losing around $150 yesterday […]
Day Trading
Friday Before Weekend Trading

I'm not looking for perfection. I'm looking to manage my risk and take the best trade setups possible. There are a lot of trades to be had out there.
Day Trading
Mentoring Sessions and Great Trading

I have a long way to go when it comes to trading but this is the real deal. I'm seeing what I need to do more and more each day.
Day Trading
Trading With the Team

Find the winners and make them work. Take Day Trading serious and work with a great team that wants you to succeed. Makes it a lot easier.
Day Trading
Huge Gap Up Leads to Some Choppy Conditions

I got chopped up some today and it made the trading a little frustrating. I will be back tomorrow to get things working in my favor.
Day Trading
Feeling Good About My Trading

A great week after last weeks concerns. Between the workstation and good trading I'm really looking forward to next week. Have a great weekend!
Day Trading
More CODX and TSLA on This Green Day

Find the setups and push the button. I can do that part. It's knowing when to get out is what is holding me back. Risk to reward. Work in progress.
Day Trading
It Was a CODX and CREX Kind of Day

If you find the right stocks you can make some great trades. I was able to take advantage of some but not all. Always looking for better exits.
Day Trading
Back to the Trading Grind

If you have a bad day you need to learn to overcome and go back to what works. Forcing trades last week really sucked. Check out the video for more details.
Day Trading
New Platform and New Problems Oh MY

I've had the Tradestation platform up for awhile now but only to learn the system. Yesterday was my first day of trading and it was interesting in terms of tech issues.
Day Trading
Some Market Deja Vu

It was a tough day early on but I was able to make the right moves and battle back to the green side. Focusing on being a little more careful in the first 10 is key.
Day Trading
Opening Up MAY With Some Winners

You have to trade the best setups and play the process. Let the trades do the job. Although I missed a few big ones I did have a great day.
Day Trading
Finding Good Setups and Working It

The afternoon was pretty borning but overall the morning set up pretty nice for me to be green. There are more trading days ahead. No need to force more trades.
Day Trading
Digging Into Some Great Trade Ideas

There were plenty of lessons today in my trading. I was able to come away green and took in a lot of great information. More great trades ahead.
Day Trading
Over Traded a Bit to Close Out the Week

Getting through the week in the green is what I was looking for. I didn't put too much risk out there but I definitely made some bold moves.
Day Trading
Some Good Trading in April

Taking advantage of winners will come in time. I'm definitely happy to find good setups and eventually I'll stay in trades longer and let them run.
Day Trading
Chippity Chop Out There

Take the good setups in tough trading days. Watch for the big rug pull stocks and play defensive when you can. This day could have been better.
Day Trading
Getting It Done One WATT at a Time

A lot of times it is hard to find good setups. In the morning I was able to find a couple and missed out on some as well. Feeling the process growing in me.
Day Trading
Monday Gap Down Turns Into Some Winners

You have to trade what sets up and not force things. This is the style of trading I've been doing and it's starting to sink in. Check the results so far.
Day Trading
Making Some Solid Friday Trades

I was only considering good setups today and it paid off nicely. I was able to take advantage of the great stock from yesterday and more.
Day Trading
CODX CODX and MORE CODX Day Seven

I was looking to trade this stock before the market even opened and it turned out to be the bread winner all day. Take the gains and move on.
Day Trading
One Crappy Trade and Other Minor Action

I got off to a bad start today with a cruddy Gap play that rug pulled on me within a few moments. I didn’t let that phase me, however, and turned it around soon after. I’m starting to really understand why the trades are failing and getting out with smaller losses. Although my share size […]
Day Trading
Day Five Was Kind of a Snoozer

Avoiding bad trades and exiting bad trades quickly is what I'm all about these days. Before I start making the good money I know I have a lot to learn.
Day Trading
The Ups and Downs of Day Four

I was able to come out green today with some solid trades. I'm excited to see what is coming up next in my trading and the course I'm working on.
Day Trading
Day Three Mistakes and More

So many times I have to act quickly when taking trades. Today was no exception. Although I'm not not happy I didn't make money, I'm happy I kept the losses small.
Day Trading
Stick to the System Day Two

This was an interesting day and I feel really good. Even with the red P/L I still feel like stars are starting to come into alignment. Time is on my side.
Day Trading
I Guess We Can Call It Day One

Let's get this journey going. We are stuck at home and it's time to make some great trades. Follow me as I take on some great trades and see the results.
Business
Getting Into the App Business

Although the apps are small they take a lot of work and time to make them come to life. Let me show you what I've done in the app world and hopefully help you.
Marketing
UPWORK: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Times have changed in terms of hiring workers, frelancers and employees. Sometimes you make out very well while other times you are dealing with a big pain.
Health
Is There a Man Cold?

People have been talking about what the Man Cold is for a very long time. It's turned into wives joke but let me tell you, it's no joke. Remedies and More.
Business
Not Getting Enough Traffic?

Getting traffic to your website is half the battle. If you can get your organic traffic to produce site visits and create sales you are half way there.
Business
A Profitable Blog

Are you looking to get started in affiliate marketing? Learn some tips to help you get a leg up in the business and how you can take advantage of the industry.
Reviews
Golf Gadget That Is Worth the Money

If you are in the market for a range finder or GPS Range finder the little Bushnell Phantom GPS unit is exactly the tool you need. The simplicity is what it's all about.
Marketing
How to Make a Great Blog Post

Making a good blog post is the first step to grabbing your audiences attention. Learn some tricks that will put your blog post in front of the rest and have your audience interact with you.
Marketing
7 Ways to Reach Out for Guest Blogging

Moving forward with guest blogging can be time consuming. However, the rewards from doing it are well worth it. Find out how I get this process started.
Marketing
4 Ways to Make Life Easier as an Entrepreneur

This is a pretty simple life lesson to help you grow as a person and Entrepreneur. If you can take care of yourself you'll find it a lot easier to succeed.
Marketing
Slack, The Next Generation of Communication

Here you will find how I use Slack and whether you should look into it. Slack is a great tool and I'm only using a small percentage of what it can really do.
Marketing
5 Tips to Increase Website Speed

The last thing you want after building a new website is to realize it is too slow. Here are some tips on how you can increase your site speed. You don't want to overlook speed.
Marketing
Why I Use the Redirection Plugin

If you have a site that might carry a lot of redirects you will want to manage them all in one place. The redirection plugin makes site links manageable.
Reviews
TD Ameritrade vs ETrade

There are still tons of options when it comes to selecting an online broker. If this is the path you want to go let this comparison review help you decide.
Personal
Florida Is Coming

I was fortunate enough to bring the family down to Naples Florida for spring break after a super long winter. We had a great experience and here is my story.
Health
My Experience With CBD Oil

Based on my first bottle of usage I believe it did provide me for some overall relief where I needed it. Although CBD is expensive Green Roads tries to make it affordable.
Marketing
Why I Left HostGator After 15 Years

This isn't a normal Hostgator review. I'm showing you why I left Hostgator after a very long time of use. There are plenty of good web hosts out there.
Marketing
Coming Up With New Ideas

Coming up with awesome ideas is just part of the process of making money. How you go about using those ideas is what it's all about. This guide could help.
Health
90 Days of Keto and Health Follow-Up

Time definitely flies when you are not only having fun but living a SUPER healthy lifestyle. I plan to share how I am doing after 90 days of keto.
Personal
The Good and Bad With My New 2018 Honda Accord

This short Honda Accord 2.0T review will go over my brief history with cars and some of the likes and dislikes I've come across in a short period of time.
Keto
Wow That Is a Lot of Fat

At first glance, you think wow, I'm eating a ton of fat. Over time you learn about why you are eating this way and realize maybe it isn't that much.
Marketing
When I First Started AdWords

A lot has changed when it comes to Adwords and pay per click. If you were around in the early days it was a lot different than it is now. Learn what I did back in the day.
Keto
Kicking Into Keto

Taking on the Ketosis diet is my next plan of attack. Changing everything what I've known about eating will certainly become an interesting topic. Let's Go!