Strategies, mindset shifts, and tools for US equities traders.

Discover systems to track your trades, habits that fuel trading inspiration, and ways to grow your trading career without losing the spark (or your solvency) that makes it possible for you to trade in the first place.

Meet Joel Laforest

Joel believes every new trader deserves the chance to build real financial freedom—without blowing up their account, chasing hype, or burning out from constant market stress.

With over a decade of experience trading US stocks, studying market cycles, and refining risk management, Jonathan has lived the highs and lows of the trading journey firsthand.

Paper Trading Journal is his honest playbook: equal parts strategy, real-world lessons, and encouragement for anyone serious about becoming a more disciplined, consistent stock trader.

What Traders Say

Here’s how the book has helped others stay inspired, finish what they started, and grow their craft with intention.

Paper Trading Journal helped me finally trade with structure. The journaling helped expose my mistakes fast, improve my discipline, and boost my consistency week after week.

Naomi Flores

Consistent journaling made my trading feel repeatable, not random. Now I have better entries, cleaner exits, and fewer emotional mistakes.

Priya K.

Consistent trading results aren’t just about making money… They’re about understanding your habits, controlling your emotions, and executing your plan under pressure. Paper Trading Journal helped me understand that and level up my game.

Jordan Lee

Buy the Book

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Pocket Guide

$9

A bite-sized PDF with 10 quick prompts and exercises from Creator Rising.

Full Book

$19

The complete digital guide.

The Complete Digital Guide

$49

The guide plus exclusive extras designed to keep you accountable and inspired.