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  • #21
  • Aug 7, 2017 9:40am Aug 7, 2017 9:40am
Quoting HeyYou
{quote} there's no "weak mind" IMO.. to have a chance to succeed in life you need to be yourself,meditation helps not medication. once you get to know yourself, simply find something that works for you. Eg. I trade with no sl or I use mg.. many people would say it does not work but who gives a f**k.
Very true, I completely agree with you.
I guess this is the reason why it takes years and years for some individuals to become profitable because they jump back and forth to different systems, instead of developing a sound system that adheres to their personality.
Unfortunately though, some people will never figure it out. Just the hard truth. Anybody can become a trader but it takes a special set of skills to become a profitable trader.
  • #22
  • Edited 11:00pm Aug 7, 2017 9:44am | Edited 11:00pm
Quoting Redeflect
We're all already 'sociopaths'. It just comes down to how aware of it you are, how far along you are, and how willing you are to keep your empathy on. A person who is self-aware and capable of controlling their own emotions could easily be considered a 'sociopath' to others. Natural sociopaths and psychopaths with low empathy consider it an impairment because they believe the individual is of the utmost importance. I disagree; that's an immature sociopath who's wrapped up in their own narcissism and is actually afraid of being vulnerable. They understand...
It's the hardest hurdle because a lot of them will NEVER get pass this stage. Having complete control of your emotions is not exactly an easy task to accomplish since it is going against the very grain of human nature.
  • #23
  • Edited 10:49pm Aug 7, 2017 9:51am | Edited 10:49pm
Quoting Piquant
{quote} how long have you been a full time trader ? Although I don't make a living off of trading, all my waking hours are strictly dedicated to trading including "sometimes" while I'm asleep. I don't know if I'm going to be able to continue this kind of lifestyle and would still be happy 10 years down the line even if I started making actual money. Money doesn't dictate over everything in life, especially happiness and fulfilment. I don't regret going into trading in any way shape or form. And if it's going to make me money I'd gladly accept it....
If I am being honest, once you become profitable there is no sense of fulfillment... at least not for me. I think I'm just glad I survived this journey and am not in financial ruin. It's not like you're in "overdrive" happiness once you actually start making money.
I'd like to think this is not what my life will be about... just sitting in front of the computer screen watching numbers go up and down, but to face the truth, it is and it will be. It's about what you are going to spend your money on after you actually MAKE that money. If finally making money turns you into a narcissistic selfish asshole then that was your personality from the get-go. Money shouldn't change how you look at things. Being financially stable doesn't mean it's a free pass to acting like a little egotistical fuck.
  • #24
  • Aug 7, 2017 10:28am Aug 7, 2017 10:28am
a lot of crazy people here lol... just kidding my opinion is that when you start trading you don't realize but you also start to read news and things that happens in many corners of this world and you start to become aware also you can start an introspective of yourself unconsciuly and also you realise how many things happen daily, your brain become hungry of knowing and realise that people who are your friends maybe don't share the same arguments that you are interested, at least this is what I get it out from this till now
I need the magic ball
  • #25
  • Aug 7, 2017 8:22pm Aug 7, 2017 8:22pm
Quoting Ganative
{quote} If I am being honest, once you become profitable there is no sense of fulfillment... at least not for me. I think I'm just glad I survived this journey and am not in financial ruin. It's not like you're in "overdrive" happiness once you actually start making money. I'd like to think this is not what my life will be about... just sitting in front of the computer screen, but in reality, it is and it will be. A lot of people in the real world will honestly mock you, but if you're making money and living a life of leisure, and being able to...
"It's about what you are going to spend your money on after you actually MAKE that money."

Agreed!

simply making loads of money without greater purpose doesn't make much sense to me at all. I'm not bashing those who trade for a living and are content with their lives. everyone's circumstances, goals and ambitions are different. but I believe once you actually "learn how to trade" its a skill that will serve you throughout your life wherever you may decide to go.
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  • #26
  • Last Post: Aug 8, 2017 7:00am Aug 8, 2017 7:00am
I dont know the right term for it, but there is somethign about trading, that gets all sort of emotions going, craving for it, fearing it, eager and lots more.. and its true, maybe an obsession is a good description for it, who knows, but one thing for sure, it sure is addictive and its legal i guess. lol
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