Today officially marks 100 days since the beginning of my 1000 Days Challenge.
One hundred days of showing up, executing trades, analyzing data, and confronting my own psychology.
And fittingly—it wasn’t a “perfect” day.
In fact, it was a net loss day.
But that’s exactly what makes it meaningful: the milestone isn’t about the outcome of one trade—it’s about the process that built the discipline to keep going.
💼 Trade 1 – Overnight 9/23 Double Calendar ✅
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Opened | Mon Oct 20 2025 @ 10:05 AM |
| Closed | Tue Oct 21 2025 @ 9:30 AM |
| Underlying | SPX @ 6715 |
| Lot Size | 2 |
| Debit Paid | 71.05 |
| Credit Received | 72.20 |
| P/L | +$219 (+1.5 %) |
A clean overnight double calendar that performed exactly as planned—quiet, steady, theta-driven.
💼 Trade 2 – Morning 2/7 Double Calendar ❌
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Opened | Tue Oct 21 @ 9:54 AM |
| Closed | Tue Oct 21 @ 10:35 AM |
| Underlying | SPX @ 6732 |
| Lot Size | 4 |
| Debit Paid | 34.30 |
| Credit Received | 32.65 |
| P/L | – $682 (– 5 %) |
I mistakenly launched a morning 2/7 instead of a 1/6 setup.
Back-tests show early-morning entries for 2/7s underperform, so I took the loss quickly instead of letting emotion take over.
💼 Trade 3 – Afternoon 2/7 Double Calendar ❌
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Opened | Tue Oct 21 @ 10:13 AM |
| Closed | Tue Oct 21 @ 3:55 PM |
| Underlying | SPX @ 6730 |
| Lot Size | 3 |
| Debit Paid | 39.45 |
| Credit Received | 36.50 |
| P/L | – $902 (– 7.6 %) |
SPX remained range-bound but volatility bled unevenly, pushing the debit down.
A reminder that not every well-timed structure wins—even with the right thesis.
💼 Trade 4 – Regular Tuesday 2/7 Double Calendar (Open Overnight) 🕒
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Opened | Tue Oct 21 @ 3:05 PM |
| Underlying | SPX @ 6740 |
| Lot Size | 8 |
| Initial Debit | 35.80 |
| EOD Value | 36.00 |
| Unrealized P/L | +$160 (+0.6 %) |
| Status | Held Overnight |
This is the usual Tuesday 2/7 setup, kept for overnight theta gain.
📊 Day 100 Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Realized P/L | – $1,365 |
| Net Day Change (After Open Position) | ≈ – 1.7 % |
| Starting Capital | $50,000 |
| Current Capital (After Day 100) | $73,154 |
| Total Return | +46.3 % in 100 Days |
| CAGR (Annualized) | ~305 % |
| Winning Weeks | 13 of 15 |
| Total Trades | ~95 (Logged & Documented)** |
🧠 Reflections on 100 Days
One hundred days ago, I started with curiosity.
Today, I stand with conviction.
I’ve learned that:
- The real win is discipline. A profitable setup is nothing without consistent execution.
- Losses are feedback, not failure. They highlight where rules or psychology still need work.
- Patience is a position. Waiting is often the best trade you can take.
“The goal isn’t to be right today.
The goal is to still be here 1000 days from now.”
🔭 What Comes Next
As the next chapter begins, I’ll focus on:
- Tighter alignment with automation logic (no manual deviations).
- Volatility filters for entry days to avoid low-range weeks.
- Psychological journaling alongside performance data to measure discipline quantitatively.
The first 100 days built a foundation.
The next 900 will build a legacy.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information presented in this blog post is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as financial or investment advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor. All trading strategies discussed reflect my personal experience and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security or derivative.
Trading financial instruments such as options, futures, or stocks involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You should conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use of this information is at your own risk.