Are your options trades stuck in follow the rules and hope-mode? In this lesson from John Locke, discover how to move beyond rigid entry/exit rules and develop Stage 4 options adjustments grounded in market context, volatility, and positional reaction. Learn practical steps to manage trades better, avoid overfitting, and build the skills to make precise, […]
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Overcoming Major Drawdowns
If you want consistent results, treat trading like a business — not a hobby. This post summarizes practical lessons from a trader who transformed their process. Combining directional and neutral option strategies, mastering risk, leveraging Zero DTE insights, and building the mental framework to scale size and seize opportunities. Click here or on the video […]
How Top Traders Adjust Entries During High Implied Volatility
Discover practical, rules-based trade management guidance from John Locke on making smarter entry decisions, managing Implied Volatility (IV), and executing adjustment procedures. This post distills the video into actionable steps for options traders who want to improve risk-reward and trade execution. Click here or on the video below to learn more! Subscribe: YouTube Locke In Your […]
Reading Horizontal & Vertical Skew To Spot Major Market Moves
Traders: learn a practical, real-time method to interpret Implied Volatility, horizontal skew and vertical skew so you can spot potential market breakdowns or bounce failures before most people. This post breaks down what to watch, quick checks you can run in your software, and how to interpret skew shifts across indexes (NDX, Russell, Dow). Click […]
How I Trade Options with a Full-Time Job & 3 Kids
Trading options doesn’t require living in front of charts. In this post you’ll learn how experienced traders balance a full-time job, family life, and profitable options trading using simple routines: checkpoint times, pre-market homework, mobile order setups, knowing their trading strategies, and smart backtesting. These are practical, repeatable tactics — not hype. Click here or […]
Bull Trade Blueprint; Entries, Exits & Discipline
Learning a repeatable Bull trade exit strategy is essential for maximizing income. In this post, John Locke breaks down a rules-based approach that prioritizes defined risk limits, trade discipline, and then adds practical entry/exit mechanics so you can protect capital and build confidence. Click here or on the video below to learn more! Subscribe: YouTube Locke […]
