portfolio is higher now vs october 1st, before the dump did not play the market perfectly but am happy with my ability to avoid drawdowns, that's my biggest strength. i've accepted that it is extremely hard to maximize upside without compromising on downside protection took profits today on crypto because the move feels like more of a relief that the midterms are over and the world didn't end. don't have a read yet on the implications of democrats taking over the house/senate but initial impressions are that its bullish. and I like that trump & co will be investigated in regards to their crypto crimes, it is bullish for crypto that we become apolitical and not attached to main characters. my biggest fumble was my oil short. built a massive position over last week, held through a large drawdown % wise and sold at the slight sign of profits 2 days ago. in hindsight, my execution on building the position compromised my ability to manage it and extract profits the mission is the same: view the world with an optimistic lens, and reject doom. doom is the enemy of progress. opportunity is abundant and we are blessed