Why I Trade — And Why I Started This Blog

Trading has always been more than just charts and setups for me.

I didn’t get into this looking for some shortcut to get rich. I got into it because I was searching for freedom. Freedom of time, of thought, of potential. And trading — as frustrating and humbling as it can be — keeps showing me exactly where I need to grow.

Every day the market tests me.

It tests my patience.

My discipline.

My ability to stay focused under pressure.

It’s not easy — but that’s exactly why I’m drawn to it. It's a personal development system disguised as a financial pursuit.

This blog, Clear Ascent Trading, is my way of documenting the climb. The good trades, the bad ones, the lessons I’m learning along the way. I’m not here to pretend I have it all figured out. I’m here to be real — about the process, the setbacks, and the small improvements that stack up over time. I’ve learned that trading success isn’t about finding the perfect setup; it’s about learning to trust yourself under pressure. To stay patient when it's boring. To stay detached when it’s exciting. To show up again tomorrow, regardless of yesterday.

So why “Clear Ascent”?

Because that’s what I’m working toward:

A steady, intentional climb.

Not just in my trading results — but in how I think, how I lead, and how I live.

My goal isn’t to impress anyone here. My goal is to tell the truth — about what it really takes to become consistent, accountable, and free. And maybe, in the process, help someone else realize they’re not alone in the climb.

If you’re someone who’s serious about growth, structure, and doing the inner work that trading demands — then this might resonate with you.

This is my way of staying accountable. Of showing up. Of rising on purpose.

Thanks for being here.

– Hunter