“I suck at math.”
“Options trading sounds like a scam for finance bros.”
“I tried watching YouTube videos and still don’t get it.”
Same.
I was that person. Scared of numbers. Tired of fake gurus.
But today, I’m trading options confidently — with a system that actually works for real humans. Not math wizards. Not day-trading millionaires. Just people like me (and maybe you).
Let Me Be Brutally Honest With You
When I first heard of options trading, I thought it was Wall Street wizardry. Something with:
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Advanced statistics
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Charts that look like EKGs
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People yelling “GAMMA SQUEEZE!” while pounding Celsius and regret
So when I say I didn’t understand a thing, I mean I legit Googled “what is an option” ten times and still forgot it.
And yet — here I am, confidently trading every week.
Because I found a no-bullsh*t system that taught me how to think like a trader… not a gambler, not a genius, just a grounded human with a life.
Let Me Guess Why You’re Here
If you’re like I was, you probably:
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Feel behind because other people “get” this and you don’t
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Feel dumb because the math feels overwhelming
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Want to try, but you’re scared to lose money and feel even more behind
I get it. You don’t need more motivation.
You need clarity, permission, and a process.
So here’s what I used. You can steal it.
The “No-Math Trader” System That Worked for Me
I call it the 3S Framework:
Simplicity. Structure. Small wins.
1. 🧠 Simplicity: Choose One Strategy
Options trading can be a rabbit hole.
Iron condors, butterflies, straddles, spreads — it’s a jungle out there.
But here’s the secret:
Most successful traders master just one or two strategies and ignore the rest.
✅ I started with selling cash-secured puts.
Why? Because I could make money if a stock:
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Went up
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Stayed flat
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Even dropped a little
It’s like being paid to maybe buy a stock you already like. No rocket science. Just logic.
2. 📅 Structure: Trade Once a Week, Not Every Day
Forget day trading. I work a full-time job.
So I made a rule: I only review trades once a week (Sundays).
This helped me:
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Avoid emotional, rushed trades
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Stick to a routine
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Treat this like a business, not a gamble
Want the real sauce? I use a Google Sheet template to track each trade:
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Stock name
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Entry/exit date
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Premium received
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Why I took the trade (this is key)
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Outcome
That one spreadsheet taught me more than any paid course.
3. 💸 Small Wins: Aim for 1–2% Monthly
Most people chase 50% gains and blow up their accounts.
I aim for 1–2% growth a month.
That’s boring. But it works.
It compounds.
It keeps me grounded.
And I sleep like a baby because I’m never risking more than I can afford.
What You Don’t Need (Despite What Finance Bros Tell You)
🚫 You don’t need to understand the Greeks (yet)
🚫 You don’t need to trade daily
🚫 You don’t need six monitors and a Red Bull IV
🚫 You don’t need to pay $997 for a fake “lifetime membership”
All you need is a system that works for your brain.
The Real Barrier Isn’t Math — It’s Mental Clutter
Most people quit because:
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The content is too technical
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They feel dumb when they don’t “get it” instantly
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They think they’re not cut out for it
But let me tell you something raw:
The smartest traders I’ve met aren’t math geniuses.
They’re people who made peace with not knowing everything — and stuck with one thing long enough to get good.
That’s it.
Want to Try It? Here’s Your 7-Day Plan
Day 1:
👉 Read about cash-secured puts on Investopedia (just once, no rabbit holes)
Day 2:
👉 Open a paper trading account (Tastytrade or Webull)
Day 3–4:
👉 Pick 3 stocks you already believe in and pretend-sell puts on them
Day 5:
👉 Watch your fake trade play out — journal what emotions you feel
Day 6:
👉 Join a Reddit or Discord community and ask a beginner question
Day 7:
👉 Commit to a real small trade next week (no more than 1–2% of your account)
Boom. You're already doing more than 95% of people who just binge finance TikTok but never start.
Final Word: You’re Not Dumb, You’re Drowning in Overload
You don’t need to be a math wizard.
You don’t need 10 years of experience.
You just need a system that removes the chaos and gives you a place to start.
So if this helped you see options differently, do me a favor:
🔔 Follow me here on Medium — I write brutally honest trading content for people who feel left out of the finance world.
💬 Drop a comment if this article made things click — I actually reply.
👏 Clap if you finally believe this could be for you, too.
You’re not too late. You’re just early… to doing it the right way.
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