u/happysunnybeach

Decided to take profits on my PLTR positions today.
My $125 LEAPS was up about 102%, and my 100 shares were up about 24%. Combined, it was roughly $7k in gains.
I’m still bullish on PLTR long term, but one thing I’ve been trying to improve is knowing when to take profits instead of always trying to squeeze out a little more.
I’ve made that mistake plenty of times before—watching a great gain shrink because I wanted just a little more upside.
PLTR could absolutely keep running from here, and if it does, I’m okay with that. I’d rather lock in a good trade and look for another entry than worry about perfectly timing the top.
Trying to become a more disciplined trader one trade at a time.

Came incredibly close to $100k today.
Up about $28k (+39.7%) over the past month. Most of the recovery came from LEAPS and staying invested through the volatility.
I’ve also been trimming positions and taking profits along the way. I’ve made plenty of mistakes, especially with the timing of covered calls and holding some trades longer than I should have.
Definitely not expecting this pace to continue. If anything, this month has been a reminder that protecting gains and staying disciplined becomes even more important after a big run.
$100k is just a number, but it would still be a pretty satisfying milestone.
For those who’ve had a big run like this, did you reduce risk afterward or just stick with your strategy?

Just hit the 100 lb milestone with my Mill food recycler.
I wasn’t sure how much we’d actually use it when we first got it, but it’s become part of our daily routine. Our kitchen trash smells much better, and we’ve noticeably reduced how often we take the garbage out.

I’ve been using compost in my potted plants and recently noticed this orange mold/fungal growth forming on the surface. The plant seems mostly okay, but some leaves are yellowing and I’m wondering if the compost is staying too wet.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal decomposition from the compost, or should I remove it and replace the top layer?
The pot sits outdoors and has a drainage saucer underneath. Any tips on preventing this from coming back?

This trade reminded me that taking profits is a skill.
I was up around 95% on this DELL put credit spread and didn’t close it because I wanted the last few dollars of premium.
Still profitable, but it was a good lesson in discipline. Sometimes protecting gains is more important than maximizing gains.
Trading is as much about managing yourself as managing positions.

Most of the gains came from LEAPS and staying invested through the volatility.
My biggest mistake wasn’t the LEAPS themselves—it was selling covered calls too aggressively. Several times I capped my upside just before strong moves higher and ended up having to roll or buy back calls at a loss.
Looking back, I probably would have been better off selling fewer covered calls and giving my winners more room to run.

I’ve been investing consistently for several years and my family’s portfolio is currently around $55,800 with an all-time gain of about 46%.