If I could get all my struggling readers to do one thing in 2008, it would be to buy me a swedish massage at the Crescent Court spa. But, if I could get them to do two things, the second one would be to focus on this quote from my misconceptions series:
Trading is simple. You are complicated.
Once you understand that, you are ready to make progress. I promise that 95% of you don’t need a better system, or more time for study, or more capital, or a fancier platform, or a higher IQ, or anything else like that. All those things can increase your winnings, but they can’t help you win. If you’ve been at this a while, and you aren’t making money, you probably need more self-control.
I plan to scale up and make a LOT of money this year. It’ll be more fun for you to watch if you are doing the same, so I hope you’ll think about what I’ve said. If not, then at least take comfort in knowing that some portion of your lost capital probably went to me.
This has been your inspirational message for 2008. Savor it.
January 1st, 2008 at 10:12 pm
LOL…you may not be as polished as tony robbins, but at least you’re effective…i’m glad to hear you’re scaling up in ‘08!
January 1st, 2008 at 10:57 pm
The first draft started out “Look, bitches, I’m embarrassed to have helpless losers reading my website, and I assume you are embarrassed just looking in the mirror, but I’m in a good mood after screwing your mom so I’m going to lower my standards and speak to you just this once.” So it did get a little polish. I hear Tony starts most of his speeches with similar words, prior to editing.
January 1st, 2008 at 11:10 pm
wow! i think i like that better…i dare u to actually post that tomorrow :-)
January 1st, 2008 at 11:17 pm
i just saw this, and it may be a helpful alternative - get a monkey to pick stocks
http://invivoanalytics.com/2007/12/31/bill-miller-vs-adam-monk-the-monkey-wins-again/
January 1st, 2008 at 11:51 pm
I love the Dr. Jeckel Mr. Hide awesome here..
to many thoughts raddling around in my head at the moment to even think of posting some form of cohernt thought.
Now back to my vacation already in progress. Tomorrow: Snowboarding, again.
Tonight, get over my cold :/
E.
January 2nd, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Simple. Perfect. Difficult.
You’re in the Dallas area? I was at the W in Victory Park the other day. They have a spa too…
http://www.blissworld.com/category/spa/spa+treatments/locations/bliss+dallas.do
Only I couldn’t tell if they have pink tubs like the Crescent. Not sure if that’s a deal-breaker for you. I did however notice that they have a bevy of waxing options.
AT
January 2nd, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Nah, I don’t care about the tubs, or the look of anything… I generally only get massages, and usually in dark rooms. Though I admit I really like the showers at the crescent court… VERY hot water, lots of water pressure.
January 3rd, 2008 at 6:51 pm
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