Kevin
221 posts




How to fill your "free time" as a trader: The majority of success in trading comes from waiting and letting positions work. So how do I fill my time with things that make me a better trader & investor, without forcing trades? The full guide...feel free to bookmark + use: Do Deeper Research: > what's a stock/theme that everyone's overlooking > find cases of unusual options, volume, or activity > study thematic maps + changes over time > dig into geopolitics > study history of markets > positioning, what's crowded vs forgotten? Education: Youtube channels: > @Qullamaggie (swing trading mechanics) > Harvard Innovation Labs (business acumen) > Institute of Trading (retail trading) > @Wordsofrizdom (conversations with traders) > @tbpn (business acumen + news) > @DumbMoneyTV (retail + social trends) > @theallinpod (tech news + vc banter) Substacks: ~ @agnostoxxx's (good mix of macro, ideas, thoughts) ~ @zastocks's (trading principles, lessons, research) ~ @citrini (all around, thematic deep research) ~ @market_sleuth (experience, vix + data, lessons) ~ others based on your style X interviewers: - @MollySOShea's interviews (ceo's, executives, top names) - @patrick_oshag's interviews (investing + market legends) - @amitisinvesting's interviews (ceo's, public companies, leaders) Data dropping favs: + @ConnorJBates_ (data, charts, sentiment) + @WallStJesus (surveys, price target changes, etc) + @KobeissiLetter (deep analysis, news, data) Books: = Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (psych + cycles) = Market Wizards (pattern recognition across styles) = The Psychology of Money (behavior > strategy) = Poor Charlie’s Almanack (decision making) = The Outsiders (capital allocation) Use "free time" to get smarter on markets, business, and how the game works. Observing: > use @finviz_com's (or other) screeners for top gainers/losers, most active, unusual volume, etc. > what headlines dropped + how did those assets react? > which names have relative strength consistently? > what doesn't make sense? > what's the full picture? equities, bonds, crypto, metals, derivatives...learn how it all correlates. Producing Content: - you don't have to be an expert, but share your ideas, thoughts, and research...the amount of alpha I get from you guys is insane. - can be comments, posts, videos, anything - but make sure it adds value + something new to the conversation - you learn 1000x more/faster by teaching Reviewing performance: - use some of your "free time" to go back and review the past few months/years. - what worked? what didn't? why didn't it work? what should I change? - where did I break my rules? - average holding period, % performance month by month, etc - know what makes you tick. find your weaknesses. use data to understand your style Building + Tools: + @perplexity_ai's Computer (best all around imo + deep financial research capabilities) + claude, gemini, etc are options too Build research tools, scanning tools, indicators, journaling tools...just create something that gives you an informational or execution edge. Physically Leave The Screen: > go for a walk > lift weights > take a nap > hang out with kids > drive around This isn't everything, but it's a start on how to best use your "free time" during, after, or in between trades. The edge isn’t doing more…it’s doing less, with better information. ♥️Luc


























