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Do you really need those Millions? Media's view!

  • #1
  • First Post: Aug 30, 2013 2:17pm Aug 30, 2013 2:17pm
The Title explains it all. Whoever you talk with about the trading market whether a trader or even the grocery shop guy in your neighborhood they instantly think about the millions, Fancy cars, worldwide vacations .... Yet, Nobody ever thinks if they need that or not ? if they need even to travel or not ? what makes them reaaaaaaallllllly happy ... even if they like something let's assume it's traveling they think about it the wrooooooooooooooooooooooong way. I mean you don't need millions to travel the world. Not even a 100K. in fact there are a lot of examples out there for doing it for pennies Yet On Style. I took traveling as an example because I'm passionate about it. Fell free to think about what you like ? figure out if the money stops you ? if you really think deep you'll find that it's your laziness in the first place then maybe the Wrong idea the media send us on daily basis. I get tired of typing so maybe I'll come back later to continue ... tbc
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi
  • #2
  • Aug 30, 2013 2:25pm Aug 30, 2013 2:25pm
Quoting cristiano7
Fell free to think about what you like ? figure out if the money stops you ? if you really think deep you'll find that it's your laziness in the first place then maybe the Wrong idea the media send us on daily basis.
I´m telling you - it´s the money!
  • #3
  • Aug 30, 2013 2:26pm Aug 30, 2013 2:26pm
Quoting cristiano7
what makes them reaaaaaaallllllly happy ...
This is one of the most difficult question for most people


They may be knowing what makes them happy (mostly materialistic stuff) but
they won't be knowing what makes them "REALLY" happy (the literal "Real" happiness; they never thought about or probably never got time to)





P.S. Interesting thread but probably will be moved to proper board.
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  • #4
  • Aug 30, 2013 2:33pm Aug 30, 2013 2:33pm
Quoting forexsaint
{quote} This is one of the most difficult question for most people They may be knowing what makes them happy (mostly materialistic stuff) but they won't be knowing what makes them "REALLY" happy (the literal "Real" happiness; they never thought about or probably never got time to) P.S. Interesting thread but probably will be moved to proper board.

you know materialistic things come and go and for me there's no happiness at all in it. For me my grandpa old Ford is the same as the latest edition of the Audi XXXXXXXXXXX series And you know what My grandpa car makes me comfortable ... people will never be happy as long as they are superficial .. poor them .... And I'm sorry for the wrong place ... Move it it's fine
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi
  • #5
  • Aug 30, 2013 2:34pm Aug 30, 2013 2:34pm
Quoting Myo
{quote} I´m telling you - it´s the money!

Gimme an example of one thing you really crave to do and it will *reaaaallly make you happy* ... while the money is the only obstacle ?
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi
  • #6
  • Aug 30, 2013 3:16pm Aug 30, 2013 3:16pm
back ... I don't know about you guys but for me most of things that make me really happy is exercising ... Yes like running, taking some basketball shots and stuf like that ... Another thing is to not think a lot about the money ... I know that some of you are calling me an idiot now but think about it ... How many times you skipped something was gonna make you some extra cash and instead you spent time with your family, met the new neighbor or even just set down and determined some goals for your career just drinking a cup of coffee while doing it ... Did you ever regret any of those times ? No No and No ... because literally they were well spent ... in other words .. Because you did something that made you Really really really happy
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi
  • #7
  • Aug 30, 2013 5:43pm Aug 30, 2013 5:43pm
Quoting cristiano7
The Title explains it all. Whoever you talk with about the trading market whether a trader or even the grocery shop guy in your neighborhood they instantly think about the millions, Fancy cars, worldwide vacations .... Yet, Nobody ever thinks if they need that or not ? if they need even to travel or not ? what makes them reaaaaaaallllllly happy ... even if they like something let's assume it's traveling they think about it the wrooooooooooooooooooooooong way. I mean you don't need millions to travel the world. Not even a 100K. in fact there are...
Would you sit on a chair by yourself all day clicking a button for minimum wage?
Time hides Nothing
  • #8
  • Aug 30, 2013 5:43pm Aug 30, 2013 5:43pm
Quoting cristiano7
back ... I don't know about you guys but for me most of things that make me really happy is exercising ... Yes like running, taking some basketball shots and stuf like that ... Another thing is to not think a lot about the money ... I know that some of you are calling me an idiot now but think about it ... How many times you skipped something was gonna make you some extra cash and instead you spent time with your family, met the new neighbor or even just set down and determined some goals for your career just drinking a cup of coffee while doing...

Hello All,

Of course you are right. It's not about the money. It never was.

I had a great career - I reached the very top of my profession in several fields and have retired on a good pension. I have a sufficiently formidable international reputation in my field(s) that I still get invited to give keynote addresses at conferences in exotic locations from time to time, all expenses paid.

Of course, money cannot buy that - the respect of one's peers.

I am still married to my beautiful wife. I have 3 sons, all successful in their fields and a credit to us.

Of course, money cannot buy that - the joy of family.

I have been trading for 27 years now, 18 very successfully. I give most of it away. I don't need it.

The only expensive thing I really bought was my grand piano.

My mother taught me to play before I could walk. I don't really remember learning to play any more than I remember learning to walk.

It is just one of those things I have "always been able to do".

I am now really focussed on Beethoven's Piano Sonata #11 in B flat.

If you haven't heard it then you should, before you die.

For God's sake, guys, focus on what matters.

Yachts, fast women, champagne ---- all castles in the sand.

Best regards,

Old Dog


PS You could start by listening to this.....

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Ever wondered where Morricone got his inspiration for the music for "The Mission".

Well this is the great Domenico Zippoli. Jesuit missionary to Paraguay.

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  • #9
  • Aug 30, 2013 5:47pm Aug 30, 2013 5:47pm
Or for the part timers: would you sacrifice social affairs for a lousy few bucks?

Would you choose money over friends?

Need some reward for this BS
Time hides Nothing
  • #10
  • Aug 30, 2013 5:48pm Aug 30, 2013 5:48pm
Quoting Old_Dog
{quote} Hello All, Of course you are right. It's not about the money. It never was. I had a great career - I reached the very top of my profession in several fields and have retired on a good pension. I have a sufficiently formidable international reputation in my field(s) that I still get invited to give keynote addresses at conferences in exotic locations from time to time, all expenses paid. Of course, money cannot buy that - the respect of one's peers. I am still married to my beautiful wife. I have 3 sons, all successful in their fields and...
dog
Time hides Nothing
  • #11
  • Aug 30, 2013 5:56pm Aug 30, 2013 5:56pm
Better yet... If you could make a consistent return.. Why stop there? the beauty about trading is it's scalability..

Learn how to make $1... Then do it a million times..

Exploit leverage... Why limit yourself..
Time hides Nothing
  • #12
  • Aug 30, 2013 7:01pm Aug 30, 2013 7:01pm
Quoting Old_Dog
{quote} Hello All, Of course you are right. It's not about the money. It never was. I had a great career - I reached the very top of my profession in several fields and have retired on a good pension. I have a sufficiently formidable international reputation in my field(s) that I still get invited to give keynote addresses at conferences in exotic locations from time to time, all expenses paid. Of course, money cannot buy that - the respect of one's peers. I am still married to my beautiful wife. I have 3 sons, all successful in their fields and...
OD..... I truly admire and respect what you've accomplished. But you say "it's not about the money" then
go on to explain how you've risen to the top of your profession(s). Can I guess that the money followed you
on your journey. Actually, it isn't a guess because you so stated.

My question is really about your statement "it's not about the money". I'm wondering if you would be so
happy by having risen to the title of Chief Burger Flipper or what ever. Would you be so happy. Would you
have been able to send your sons to college? Would you have been able to engage on your "piano passion?

You're right in that it need not be about fast cars and beautiful women but if all the money you have were
stripped away from you tomorrow, would it matter then ?

Perhaps an old quote is worth reviving:

"I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better."
Sophie Tucker


All the best in whatever you do.
When the Joker is in the deck.. fear not and play it well
  • #13
  • Aug 30, 2013 7:23pm Aug 30, 2013 7:23pm
Quoting CindyXXXX
{quote} Would you sit on a chair by yourself all day clicking a button for minimum wage?
I don't get it ...
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi
  • #14
  • Aug 30, 2013 7:26pm Aug 30, 2013 7:26pm
Quoting Old_Dog
{quote} Hello All, Of course you are right. It's not about the money. It never was. I had a great career - I reached the very top of my profession in several fields and have retired on a good pension. I have a sufficiently formidable international reputation in my field(s) that I still get invited to give keynote addresses at conferences in exotic locations from time to time, all expenses paid. Of course, money cannot buy that - the respect of one's peers. I am still married to my beautiful wife. I have 3 sons, all successful in their fields and...
Oh wow .... Sir, you're a role model to me .... your story is really close to my dad's, too ... It was never about the money
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi
  • #15
  • Aug 30, 2013 7:29pm Aug 30, 2013 7:29pm
Quoting cristiano7
{quote} I don't get it ...
My point is; if you could make $40 a day with a $5000 account then you should be able to make $4000 a day with a 500k account... Why wouldn't you?
Time hides Nothing
  • #16
  • Aug 30, 2013 7:34pm Aug 30, 2013 7:34pm
Quoting Slim Buffett
{quote} OD..... I truly admire and respect what you've accomplished. But you say "it's not about the money" then go on to explain how you've risen to the top of your profession(s). Can I guess that the money followed you on your journey. Actually, it isn't a guess because you so stated. My question is really about your statement "it's not about the money". I'm wondering if you would be so happy by having risen to the title of Chief Burger Flipper or what ever. Would you be so happy. Would you have been able to send your sons to college? Would...
I think it depends on how you define "Rich" ... because for me for instance rich is being rich inside like mentally. Like in my field if I read a lot of researches about a certain rare illness then some years later I was able to help someone get better. In that day I'll feel that I'm richer than Bill Gates. It's the soul satisfaction that really brings happiness to our hearts. Of course this goes by bringing some food to the table to survive you know
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi
  • #17
  • Aug 30, 2013 7:36pm Aug 30, 2013 7:36pm
Quoting CindyXXXX
{quote} My point is; if you could make $40 a day with a $5000 account then you should be able to make $4000 a day with a 500k account... Why wouldn't you?
Yeah sure no problem in such case. My point here isn't about making it or not. It's if I need it or not. . The 40 $ or the 4000 $ all together ..
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi
  • #18
  • Aug 30, 2013 7:41pm Aug 30, 2013 7:41pm
Quoting srt
Nope, don't need the millions. Never desired to be rich. My living expenses are down to $14K a year(pretty low for US citizens). I could live in most people's garages if they had a bathroom & mattress thrown on the floor. Everything I own can be thrown on the back of my truck. Like you, I like to exercise. I bike 25 miles everyday & usually swim about 30-60 minutes a day. As for being happy, I'll be there when I can make enough trading to pay the bills then give the rest away to my 20 nieces, nephews & if more than that there's plenty small people/groups...
I feel like I'm reading about my life seriously except that I don't have that many nieces yet and instead of biking I do the heavy bag for much shorter time ... I'm sure you're a couchsurfer and love traveling around too nah ?
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi
  • #19
  • Aug 30, 2013 7:45pm Aug 30, 2013 7:45pm
Quoting cristiano7
{quote} I feel like I'm reading about my life seriously except that I don't have that many nieces yet and instead of biking I do the heavy bag for much shorter time ... I'm sure you're a couchsurfer and love traveling around too nah ?
Nope, not much traveling. My first commercial plane flight was 2008 & haven't been since. Not much for TV either. Just a futon in the living room. No dining table so If you stop by for lunch bring a chair & table . You better bring your own food to as I eat for about $5/day so not much to chose from.
  • #20
  • Aug 30, 2013 7:48pm Aug 30, 2013 7:48pm
Quoting srt
Nope, don't need the millions. Never desired to be rich. My living expenses are down to $14K a year(pretty low for US citizens). I could live in most people's garages if they had a bathroom & mattress thrown on the floor. Everything I own can be thrown on the back of my truck. Like you, I like to exercise. I bike 25 miles everyday & usually swim about 30-60 minutes a day. As for being happy, I'll be there when I can make enough trading to pay the bills
So it's still about money. Right? If it isn't about money then why bother? Let's all live a dog's life and lay around on the
couch and lick our.... wounds??

Swimming and biking are great but unless you're in competitive sports it doesn't pay bills. And even then.....
if you're good enough..... you make money....
For example; can you tell me the name of a single NFL player that agreed to work for minimum wage simply
because they loved what they were doing ??

So; the bottom line...... you'll be happy when you make enough..........

That's it
When the Joker is in the deck.. fear not and play it well
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