📅 Today is Day 153 of 1000
📉 Change from Start ($100,000): +$16,000.00 (+16.00%)
Welcome to the 1000 Days Trading Challenge – my personal journey to become a disciplined SPX trader. Each day, I document my trades, results, and lessons as I test strategies like the SPX double calendar and 0DTE options trading. The goal? Transform a disciplined approach into long-term success — starting July 14, 2025 with an initial capital of $50,000. Adding $50,000 more on Nov 10,2025 so total capital is $100,000 on Nov 10,2025.
Why a Trading Challenge?
Trading without structure often leads to overtrading, FOMO, and inconsistent results. This blog is my commitment to staying disciplined by tracking every trade for 1000 days.
Focus: SPX Trading
SPX is the backbone of U.S. equity markets and one of the most liquid options products in the world. Its deep liquidity, tight spreads, and 0DTE options make it ideal for testing systematic trading strategies.
My Strategy
Journaling & Automation
SPX Double Calendar Trades
Risk Management & Stop Losses
Latest Posts
Week 22 Recap | Dec 8 – Dec 12 2025
“Two Calm, Textbook Trades After the Storm” After several volatile weeks, Week 22 felt refreshingly mechanical.No emotional decision-making, no chasing […]
Week 21 Recap | Dec 1 – Dec 5 2025
“Momentum Returns After the Drawdown — and the First 8/10 DC Win” After a few emotionally heavy, red-streak weeks, Week […]
Week 20 Recap | Nov 24 – 28 2025
“Enduring the Losing Phase” Every system—no matter how strong the backtest—has drawdown periods.Week 20 reminded me that the key skill […]
Week 19 Recap | Nov 17 – Nov 21, 2025
“Sometimes, the Best Trade Is No Trade” After the storm of Week 18, this week was all about restraint.There were […]
Week 18 Recap | Nov 10 – Nov 14 2025
“The Week That Tested My Conviction” Week 18 will go down as one of the most emotional chapters of my […]
Day 125 — The Hardest Day Yet: A 35% Drawdown and a Lesson in Volatility
This was my toughest day in the entire 1000-day challenge so far — both emotionally and financially.After over 120 days […]
📅 Weekly Reviews
Week 22 Recap | Dec 8 – Dec 12 2025
“Two Calm, Textbook Trades After the Storm” After several volatile weeks, Week 22 felt refreshingly mechanical.No emotional decision-making, no chasing […]
Week 20 Recap | Nov 24 – 28 2025
“Enduring the Losing Phase” Every system—no matter how strong the backtest—has drawdown periods.Week 20 reminded me that the key skill […]
Week 19 Recap | Nov 17 – Nov 21, 2025
“Sometimes, the Best Trade Is No Trade” After the storm of Week 18, this week was all about restraint.There were […]
Week 18 Recap | Nov 10 – Nov 14 2025
“The Week That Tested My Conviction” Week 18 will go down as one of the most emotional chapters of my […]
Week 17 Recap — November 3 – 7, 2025
“Two Big Losses, Three Wins, and One Constant Lesson: Stay Systematic” After months of steady growth, Week 17 reminded me […]
Week 16 Recap (Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2025) — Navigating Calm Before the Storm
This week was all about discipline over excitement.With the FOMC meeting midweek, the market’s tone was cautious — and so […]
Week 15 Recap (Oct 20 – Oct 24 2025) — Staying Grounded After the 100-Day Milestone
The first full trading week after crossing 100 days was humbling, reflective, and essential.It reminded me that the market doesn’t […]
Day 100 — A Red Day, but a Golden Milestone
Today officially marks 100 days since the beginning of my 1000 Days Challenge.One hundred days of showing up, executing trades, […]
Week 14 Recap – October 13 – 16, 2025
A Quiet Week of Control, Consistency, and Confidence Week 14 was about execution over excitement.After a few volatile weeks, this […]
90 Days of Trading — Lessons From My First 3 Months of the 1000 Days Challenge
After 90 trading days of the 1000 Days Challenge, I can finally see the power of discipline, data, and consistency […]
About the 1000 Days Challenge
On July 14, 2025, I began the 1000 Days Trading Challenge with a starting capital of $50,000.
The goal? To document every step of my options trading journey — including profits, losses, mistakes, psychology, and lessons learned — for 1000 trading days.
I focus primarily on SPX double calendar strategies, and I post weekly performance reviews with complete transparency.
This blog isn’t about guarantees or get-rich-quick schemes. It’s about building consistency, managing risk, and learning from real trades — no hindsight, no filters.