If anyone tries to claim that trading is gambling, don’t listen.
You are a professional. You study and practice everyday, learning new methods and trying to understand the market.
Gambling is nothing more than a game of luck.
You don’t get lucky in trading. You are as successful as you allow it.
I sold my last property last year, after all fees and loan settled I had $55,000
All of it went into #Bitcoin just under 10k
I have friends staying “you sold at the wrong time, property is up 6% now” Mate that 55k is now 330k
No maintenance, rental stress, insurance
Below are three tips that consistently help me. They might seem simplistic, but they keep me from careening too far off the tracks. They are my defense against the abyss. They might help you find your own.
Test them, keep your favorites, and use them as a starting point:
1. Go to the gym and move for at least 30 minutes. For me, this is 80% of the battle. When possible, I prefer an actual “How can I help you, sir?” gym to walking or a home-based workout, as the last thing I need is alone time with my head. Somehow force yourself to be around other humans.
2. Each morning, express heartfelt gratitude to one person you care about, or who’s helped or supported you. Text, message, write, or call. Can’t think of anyone? Don’t forget past teachers, classmates, coworkers from early in your career, old bosses, etc.
3. If you can’t seem to make yourself happy, do little things to make other people happy. This is a very effective magic trick. Focus on others instead of yourself. Buy coffee for the person behind you in line (I do this a lot), compliment a stranger, volunteer at a soup kitchen, help a classroom on https://t.co/jg6kdjggyA, buy a round of drinks for the line cooks and servers at your favorite restaurant, etc. The little things have a big emotional payback, and guess what? Chances are, at least one person you make smile is on the front lines with you, quietly battling something nearly identical.
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If you want the lushest green of life (and you do), the gray is part of the natural cycle.
You are not flawed.
You are human.
You have gifts to share with the world.
And when the darkness comes, when you are fighting the demons, just remember: I’m right there fighting with you. You are not alone.
The gems I’ve found were forged in the struggle.
Never ever give up.
Remember, you have one of the most difficult jobs in the world.
Be proud of the achievements you accomplish, big or small.
Doesn’t mean you should relax if you hit a milestone, but definitely see it as a huge accomplishment.
Keep an eye on this guy.
Last Friday, 50,000 Hungarians that are tired of Orban selling the country to Russia and turning it into the poorest country in Europe AND the most corrupt, showed up at a rally promoting presidential hopeful, Magyar Peter.
Orban should be worried.
Work is not all of life. Your co-workers shouldn’t be your only friends. Schedule life and defend it just as you would an important business meeting. Never tell yourself “I’ll just get it done this weekend.” Review Parkinson’s Law and force yourself to cram within tight hours so your per-hour productivity doesn’t fall through the floor. Focus, get the critical few done, and get out. E-mailing all weekend is no way to spend the little time you have on this planet.
If my success upsets you, that’s a reflection on yourself.
You shouldn’t be happier to see people losing than you are to see them winning.
Being optimistic allows more room for positive improvement than any type of hate.