Summary — ICT closing thoughts (end of 2022) and outlook for 2023

– Purpose & tone: A final, blunt “closing thoughts” talk to the community — grateful for growth, proud of students, sharing lessons learned and plans for 2023.

– Family & community notes: Personal anecdotes about his children (pride in his son Caleb, concern about his daughter’s choices). Praises community camaraderie but warns against negativity and gatekeeping.

– Teaching model & access: Announces private mentorship/community will be shut down and content made 100% public in 2023 — no more exclusive paid mentorships. He regrets past content being copied/monetized, but stands by freely sharing his methods.

– Trading philosophy & practical rules:
– Go slow: don’t chase fast big returns or try to impress; steady, modest monthly returns and consistent risk control beat flash run-ups.
– Risk & position management: use minimal leverage, control trading frequency, don’t pyramid into losing directions, favor trades that align with daily/weekly range expansion.
– Focus on process: study market structure, backtest, journal emotional responses (fear/greed), and spend substantial time (recommend ~1–2 years) learning before expecting consistent profits.
– Competitions cautioned: leaderboard success is often short-lived; avoid getting “drunk” on beating others.

– Behavior & mindset: Overcome impatience, accept responsibility for mistakes, stop being a perpetual student, and be realistic about expectations.

– 2023 plans: Live YouTube sessions (brief, event-driven, twice weekly at most), market-over-the-shoulder quizzes, demonstrations of market-maker behavior, and some new tools/demos he’ll reveal (not all will be taught in full detail). Encourages rest over the holidays and returning ready to work in February.