Over the River and Through the Woods

November 22, 2025   |   Read Online While you were watching the market melt down, Don Kaufman was up 4,900% on the VIX. He's not lucky. He's structured. On November 25th at 2pm EST, he's hosting a Black Friday summit to reveal the exact volatility framework he's trading right now. You'll see how he turns panic into $1,970-per-contract wins without blowing up his account. Seats are capped by design. 👉 LOCK IN YOUR SPOT BEFORE IT'S GONE Over the River and Through the Woods By Blake Young I watched A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving last week. The final scene shows the Peanuts Gang singing "Over the River and Through the Woods." They belt out the lines off-key and off-tempo: Over the river, and through the wood, To Grandfather's house we go; the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drifted snow. After singing the song, Charlie Brown says, "There's only one problem—my grandparents live in a condominium." This simple holiday song carries a profound truth for traders. The lyrics describe a clear path through treacherous conditions. The horse knows the way. The destination is certain.  Without following that established route, we never make it over the river.  We could end up in the river. We won't escape the woods. We certainly won't reach the grandparents' house or condo. The Trading Journey Requires a Map Every trade needs a destination decided long before we enter. The travel plan keeps us safely navigating through the blizzard of data and the slippery roads of high volatility.  We reach our profit destination because we know where we're going. Without that travel plan, we aren't even trying to get to our grandparents' house. Think about Charlie Brown and the football. He approaches with excitement. He declares "I am going to kick that ball to the moon!" Then Lucy yanks the ball away at the last second. Charlie Brown flies through the air and lands flat on his back in agony. This is trading without a plan. You can't charge full force into a position expecting massive winners. The market is far trickier and more uncaring than Lucy Van Pelt.  Success requires the consistency found in a well-worn path. Your trading plan must be as familiar as that old route to Grandfather's house. The Path Forward Follow your plan through every market storm. Track the established route through white and drifted snow.  When you maintain discipline and stick to your process, you won't be crying "aaaaaaagh" and "good grief." Instead, you'll finish the stanza with "Hooray for the fun! Is the pudding done? Hurray for the pumpkin pie!" This Thanksgiving season calls for gratitude toward the right things. Don't be thankful for lucky trades. Be thankful for the discipline to follow your plan.  Charlie Brown's faithful journey to his grandparents' house teaches us that the consistent path gets us safely home. The horse knows the way because it has traveled that route countless times before. Your trading success depends on the same principle.   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2025 Disclaimer: Neither TheoTrade or any of its officers, directors, employees, other personnel, representatives, agents or independent contractors is, in such capacities, a licensed financial adviser, registered investment adviser, registered broker-dealer or FINRA|SIPC|NFA-member firm. TheoTrade does not provide investment or financial advice or make investment recommendations. TheoTrade is not in the business of transacting trades, nor does TheoTrade agree to direct your brokerage accounts or give trading advice tailored to your particular situation. Nothing contained in our content constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, promotion, or endorsement of any particular security, other investment product, transaction or investment.Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time. Past Performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. PO Box 24790 Christiansted, Virgin Islands 00824, Virgin Islands, U.S. Terms of Service

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