BONUS CHAPTER: The Intuitive Investor’s Guide to Deep In the Money Calls

There’s a moment in every investor’s life when strategy stops being noise and becomes clarity. For me, that moment arrived with deep in the money calls — the most intuitive, grounded, and abundance-aligned way I’ve ever traded.

This chapter explains what they are, why they work, and how to use them responsibly, without the drama, hype, or recklessness that wipe out so many accounts.

Why Deep In the Money Calls Fit an Abundance Mindset

Abundance is not about taking wild chances. It’s about creating stability, predictability, and room to breathe.

Deep in the money calls do exactly that.

They allow you to participate in stock movement with less volatility, less theta decay, and more control. The option behaves more like stock, giving you leverage without gambling.

When I trade, I’m not hoping — I’m aligning.

I’m choosing strategies that match the version of me who values:

Calm,
Consistency,
Clear expectations,
And predictable outcomes.

A deep in the money call is the options strategy that most closely matches that energy.

My Core Principles for Deep In the Money Calls

1. Go far out — 3 to 12 months

Time is breathing room.

The more time you have, the less the option fights you and the more it reflects the true movement of the stock.

I only buy calls that give me months, not weeks, to be right.

2. Never risk more than you can replace easily

This is an abundance principle: You don’t grow wealth through stress or desperation.

Your trade size should feel comfortable, not heavy.

3. Do not let a winner turn red

If the stock moves against me enough to threaten the integrity of the trade, I exit.

Abundance is not clinging. It is adjusting, pivoting, and protecting capital so it can continue to grow.

4. Take profit with intention

If I hit 25% profit or higher, I’m out — regardless of the expiration date.

Every investor needs a number that means “the purpose of this trade has been fulfilled.” For me, 25% is more than enough to respect the gain and move forward.

5. Price targets matter

You should know ahead of time:

Why you entered
Where you expect the stock to go
And what price equals “mission accomplished”

Uncertainty drains energy. Clarity multiplies it.

6. Respect your stop loss

A stop loss isn’t fear — it’s boundaries.

It tells the market: “My capital is valuable. I am not available for unnecessary losses.”

That boundary creates long-term growth.

7. Do not chase or revenge-trade

Nothing aligned, abundant, or intuitive comes from reacting emotionally. If you miss a move, another one will come. If you lose on a trade, step back and realign.

The market rewards clarity, not chaos.

Why Deep ITM Calls Work So Well

Think of them as “stock-light.”

They move almost dollar-for-dollar with price.
They carry intrinsic value rather than unreliable hype.
They give you leverage without the stress of out-of-the-money gambling.
They reduce the impact of time decay.
They allow you to plan with more certainty.

They’re the option strategy that lets you keep your nervous system intact. And that matters. You cannot invest well from a dysregulated state.

The Intuitive Investor Mindset

Before entering a trade, I ask myself:

Does this feel grounded?
Am I acting from clarity or urgency?
Does the chart support my thesis?
Is this a trade the calm, future version of me would take?

That check-in has saved me more money than any technical indicator.

When your mindset, strategy, and expectations are aligned, your account grows with far less drama.

Closing the Trade With Confidence

When my target is hit, I exit. I don’t negotiate with my own plan. I don’t stay just because the profit might continue.

Abundance is decisiveness.

Take the gain.
Realize the win.
Move on to the next clear opportunity.

That’s how wealth compounds — not through one lucky trade, but through disciplined consistency.

Final Thoughts

Deep in the money calls are not about swinging for the fences. They’re about structured, intuitive, predictable growth with a strategy designed to honor your time, your capital, and your peace.

Trade with:

Clarity
Boundaries
Enough runway
And a focus on small, steady, meaningful gains

…and your account becomes something that grows with you rather than at the expense of you.