Most beginners blow up their first account the same way: they buy far out-of-the-money weekly options because they're cheap.

Here's why that's a trap:

• Theta decay eats your position alive. Weeklies lose value fast, especially OTM ones.

• You need a massive move just to break even. The odds are stacked against you.

• It feels like gambling — because it basically is.

What to do instead:

1. Start with longer-dated options (30-60 DTE minimum). Gives you time to be right.

2. Trade closer to the money. Higher delta = your option actually moves when the stock does.

3. Size small. Risk 1-2% of your account per trade max. Capital preservation > home runs.

4. Learn to read a chart before you ever place a trade. Price action tells you everything.

This is what I teach inside Sharp Regard Trading — real setups, real education, no hype. If you're serious about learning options the right way, come through.