It’s only been about three weeks, but my $50K Challenge account has gone from negative to up $2,218 (and more gains hitting today). That’s not even close to the finish line — it’s barely out of the gate — but it’s progress.
And most of that progress has come from one core strategy: selling puts.
I’ve been booking profits pretty consistently, and while it looks like I just racked up a win all in one day, it’s really been a slow grind. Robinhood doesn’t show it accurately because of how it timestamps trades — maybe it’s the way I’ve been stacking put sales, I don’t know.
But the reality is I’ve been clipping gains trade by trade, not in one big score.
I’m not pretending $2,218 is a big number. It’s not — especially because my ultimate goal is $50K a month. But it’s still a decent start for three weeks, especially in a volatile tape where a lot of people are getting chopped up trying to day trade direction.
It’s Not About the Quick Flip
This isn’t a YOLO challenge. It’s not about buying lottery tickets or swinging for home runs. It’s about consistent, repeatable trades with solid risk-reward. Selling puts forces discipline. You’ve got to be selective — you don’t just fire off trades hoping for the best.
Some days I might only make one trade. Others I’ll layer in a couple more. The idea is to collect premium while avoiding the big mistakes. I’m not here to prove anything to anybody — I’m showing the process.
One thing I’ve noticed is how important it is to tune out the noise. The market’s always trying to bait people into bad decisions — push a little past your line in the sand, lure you into a breakout, or scare you into puking good positions.
Selling puts gives me a buffer. I don’t have to be perfect on direction — I just have to be right on time and price.
Still a Long Road Ahead
Let’s be clear — $2,218 isn’t $50,000. I’ve got a long way to go. But I also didn’t expect to hit it in the first month. This is about compounding. It’s about scaling. And it’s about showing what’s possible with a small account if you stay patient and consistent.
I’ll keep updating as I go. And for those following the trades, you’ll get the full transparency — the wins, the losses, everything. Because at the end of the day, this isn’t about bragging. It’s about execution.
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Jeffry Turnmire
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