Oh, I'm in the game - long, that is. With TSLA being reasonably valued, calls are too unpredictable/manipulated to be of much use for me. If you're in it for the dopamine hit, fine, just be aware of why you're doing it and be OK with that. Here's an interesting article on the chemical rewards of gambling:
How the Brain Gets Addicted to Gambling
Options players who play to make a profit, need to keep the dopamine away. Dopamine and mistakes in judgment go together like Bonnie and Clyde. Cool as a cucumber or it's likely to end in pain. I've spent my life riding motorcycles for pleasure. While my primary interest has been on perfecting skills and riding challenging roads much faster than they ought to be ridden, I always knew when I was riding too fast because I would start to feel the adrenaline. I didn't like it. It raises the risk and increases the chance you will make a mistake. On the other hand, the "perfect ride" might be even closer to the edge of the capabilities of the machine but with a complete lack of adrenaline, just a calm, zen-like state. It doesn't mean the rider can't make a mistake or encounter an unexpected challenge that leads to disaster but it's much less likely. Playing options is similar in this way.
Just know why you're doing it. Whether it be for entertainment/dopamine hits/addiction or to make money. If it's for the latter, and you are getting the dopamine hits, you might want to re-appraise. Because it probably won't end happily. I'm not trying to lecture, I'm a big believer in individual freedoms and taking responsibility for your own actions - I'm just sharing what I know.
