Hey Mick, All great info above.. the only thing I would add...

Hey Mick,

All great info above.. the only thing I would add is...

Have you got a Trading Plan?
If not - consider making yourself one.
Good article on getting started :
http://daytradinglibrary.com.au/tradingplandev

Also get yourself a risk management calculator - there is an example in the article I think..
It will make it more "mechanical" for you and a lot less emotional. Certainly helped me a lot..
Trading plan sets the rules and goals for your trading - risk management calculator will help you enforce the rules..

I was trading for about 6 months before I wrote my first one.. and really wish I had done it sooner.