Reply from Traders Edge NetworkMar 25, 2026
Hi Keith,
First off, thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and honest update—we really appreciate it.
What you’re experiencing right now is actually a very normal (and important) stage of the journey. The fact that you’ve gone through the material once and are now coming back through it with a notebook, focusing on truly understanding the “why” behind everything, is exactly how real confidence is built. That’s not falling behind—that’s doing it right.
You’re also picking up on some key concepts—delta balance, theta decay, and the role of short-duration spreads—which tells us you’re asking the right questions and starting to connect the dots. That “second pass” is often where things really begin to click.
As far as your concern about continuing independently, that’s something we take very seriously. Our goal isn’t just to teach concepts—it’s to help you build a repeatable process you can rely on long-term. That confidence doesn’t happen overnight, but with continued exposure, real examples, and time in the market, it does come together.
Also, you’re absolutely right that market conditions play a role. Starting during a more challenging environment like this can actually be a hidden advantage—it forces you to understand risk, adjustments, and positioning at a deeper level. When conditions stabilize, those skills tend to compound quickly.
Most importantly, your mindset stands out. You’re committed, reflective, and putting in the work—and those are the exact traits we see in traders who eventually become confident and consistent.
We’re glad to have you with us, and we’re excited to see how things progress for you over the next couple of months.
Keep going—you’re closer than you think.
—The Traders Edge Network Team