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What’s up, gang.
I often get asked the question: “Why HostileCharts?”
HostileCharts was born from a realization that true growth occurs during times of hostility, not within the safety of our comfort zones. “The quote, “Everything you want in life is on the other side of your comfort zone,” sticks with me daily, especially when my alarm blares at 5:30 a.m. to hit the gym. There, I’m reminded again: muscle grows through the tearing and repair of fibers. It’s a hostile process. Growth is hostile. And the markets? You guessed it—hostile too.
HostileCharts symbolizes the relentless nature of financial markets. Markets don’t care how hard you work, how much you know, or how deeply you believe in your trade. They’re indifferent to your ego, emotions, and expectations. They demand personal refinement—an often hostile process. It’s not personal; it’s just the nature of the game.
HostileCharts is an acknowledgment that charts are an unforgiving reflection of reality. Every price move represents a battle of human emotions, decisions, and reactions. When you study a chart, you’re not just looking at lines and bars; you’re witnessing the collective behavior of millions of participants, all trying to outwit one another. The chaos is inescapable. You can’t fight it; you can only search for clarity within it.
HostileCharts isn’t just a name; it’s a philosophy. It’s a declaration that I’m here not just to navigate the hostility of the market but to embrace it, knowing that the constant refinement of my process, though hostile, is what leads to true value. It’s a commitment to constantly seek truth in what the market is saying, even when that truth hurts.
HostileCharts is a mental framework that acknowledges we will always be students of the market, and every day is a chance to grow and learn more. Success in this environment demands adaptability and humility within the hostility, reminding us that survival in the market isn’t about conquering it but aligning with it.
HostileCharts is for those who seek discomfort, show humility before the market, and embrace hostility as THE path to growth.
Stay Hostile.
Cheers,
Larry Thompson CMT, CPA