🎯 90 Days Into the 1000 Days Challenge
This week marks a major milestone — Day 90 of the 1000 Days Challenge.
Ninety trading days of logging every decision, every trade, and every emotion. It’s been an incredible learning curve, and this week captured the essence of that growth: steady execution, smaller wins, and greater discipline.
📊 Weekly Trade Summary
| Day | Strategy | Lot Size | P/L | Return % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Iron Butterfly | 1 | +$104 | +17.4% | Quick scalp, closed same day. |
| 85 | 2/7 Double Calendar | 10 | +$744 | +2.8% | Same-day close for solid profit. |
| 85 | 9/23 Double Calendar | 3 | +$210 | +1.0% | Closed after-hours. |
| 86 | 2/7 Double Calendar | 10 | — | — | Opened for overnight hold. |
| 86 | 9/23 Double Calendar | 1 | — | — | Opened for overnight hold. |
| 87 | 9/23 Double Calendar | 1 | +$104 | +1.5% | Closed overnight position. |
| 87 | 2/7 Double Calendar | 10 | +$544 | +1.9% | Closed early morning. |
| 87 | 9/23 Double Calendar (auto) | 2 | +$419 | +2.9% | Closed before Fed minutes. |
| 89 | 9/23 Double Calendar | 2 | +$179 | +1.2% | Closed early after recovery. |
| Total | — | — | +$2,304 | +3.6% (weekly) | All positions closed green. |
📈 Performance Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $50,000 |
| Current Capital (as of Day 90) | $72,680.55 |
| Total Return (90 Days) | +45% |
| CAGR (annualized) | ~320% |
| Winning Trades | 74% |
| Losing Trades | 26% |
| Max Drawdown | –6.5% |
💭 Reflections — 90 Days of Progress
When I started this journey, my main goal wasn’t just profitability — it was discipline.
Over the last 90 days, I’ve learned that:
- Consistency > excitement.
- Small wins stack faster than emotional trades.
- Backtests are only useful if I actually follow them.
- The market rewards patience and punishes overconfidence.
The biggest progress isn’t visible on the P/L chart — it’s internal.
I’ve started to think like a system, not a gambler.
The first 90 days were about building structure. The next 910 are about mastering it.
🔄 Strategy Update
- 2/7 Double Calendars: Same-day exits only for October to avoid overnight risk.
- 9/23 Double Calendars: Continue per automation with overnight holds allowed.
- Iron Condor Automation: New daily system at 1:40 PM ET, using 40D / 20W setup. (i am still testing)
The focus going forward is controlled exposure, not maximizing profits.
🧭 What’s Next
✅ Keep refining the October playbook.
✅ Stay patient when volatility dries up.
✅ Focus on execution, not outcomes.
The 1000 Days Challenge is a marathon, not a sprint — and Day 90 is just the first checkpoint.
⚠️ 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.