Hey traders,
Yesterday, I told you about all the traders who sit on the sidelines too long.
They overthink. Second guess. Think the rally won’t last… Wait for the “perfect” entry that never comes.
And while they’re waiting?
The market just keeps on moving.
But today, I want to talk about the other kind of trader — the one on the opposite end of the spectrum.
The one who does too much.
You Ever See This Guy on the Highway?
You ever drive in the left lane on the highway — cruising along, passing traffic at a nice steady clip?
Then suddenly… you see that guy.
He can’t just settle into the flow and make consistent progress.
Nope.
He’s swerving in and out of lanes like he’s in a Fast & Furious audition.
Cutting people off. Riding bumpers. Nearly causing accidents every 30 seconds.
He thinks he’s gaining ground.
But half a mile later, I see him again… three cars behind me.
A few minutes later? He’s six cars behind.
Then maybe he zips ahead — just long enough to feel smug — before he’s back behind again.
All that chaos, and he’s not actually getting anywhere.
Some Traders Do the Same Thing
You know where I’m going with this…
Some traders are the same way.
They jump from strategy to strategy.
Trying iron condors one week… picking bottoms the next… buying lotto-ticket calls the day after that.
They’re convinced that more trades = more profits.
But in reality? They’re just burning gas and spinning their wheels.
Sure — once in a while they’ll hit it big.
They’ll get a lucky spike and make it a few cars ahead.
But then they blow it on the next risky bet… and end up further back than where they started.
That’s not a system. That’s gambling with extra steps.
Meanwhile… I’m Just Cruising
Me?
I’d rather be the guy in the left lane with cruise control on.
I’ve got a plan. I know what trades I’m looking for.
I stick with the same proven setups — week after week.
Naked puts. Credit spreads. Covered calls — all on strong, trending stocks.
Trades that pay me up front, give me room to be wrong, and let me keep moving forward with minimal stress.
It’s not flashy. It’s not exciting.
But it works.
Slow Is Fast in This Business
Look, the goal isnt to look like you’re making progress.
The goal is to actually grow your account over time — without blowing it up in the process.
And the truth is?
The trader who does less… but does it well… usually comes out ahead.
So if you’ve been zig-zagging lately — chasing the next big thing — maybe it’s time to shift gears.
Find the left lane… Set your plan… Turn on some tunes…
And then just cruise.
Trade well,
Jack Carter
P.S. If you don’t have a trading plan, here’s one you can execute weekly with minimal fuss.
