Trading by Numbers: Scoring Strategies for Every Market

I have learned that a true teacher is characterized by who they are rather than what they do. This book is dedicated to teachers and mentors. My parents—having invested their lives in teaching generations. My professional mentors—Dr. Richard M. Wyskida and R. Wayne Penrod are among the best. Those who serve with passion—Lisa Phelan, Lisa Colson, and more. Mentors for eternity—Mike Schmid and Joe Donohue come to mind. Teachers from the ages—C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton. —Rick Swope

This book is dedicated to my family. To my parents: Thank you for the double dose of the “teacher gene” and for your enduring and unfaltering confidence that my abilities are limitless. The life lessons you taught me are woven throughout this book and hopefully will enrich many others’ lives as they’ve enriched my own. To my wonderful children Katie and Will: You both have brought me immeasurable joy. You have incredible adventures ahead, lives to live, stories to tell, and gifts to share with the world. Remember, follow your passion, trust your inner voice, and stay a child at heart. To my wife Shelly: You’ve been my unswerving advocate, cheerleader, advisor, partner, friend, and copilot on our amazing journey thus far. In a life filled with countless blessing, the gift that is you, our bond, our children, and our life is without equal. —W. Shawn Howell