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My family says trading isn't work.

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They all think it's gambling and they want me to just straighten out and go work a normal 9-5 job.




When you say family are you referring to your wife and kids or your parents and siblings?

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When you say family are you referring to your wife and kids or your parents and siblings?

No I'm only 27 lol no wife and kids... yet.
I'm talking about my parents/grandparents and my aunt/uncle (who are both engineers btw)

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They are right, it isn't work.

Work is where someone goes and they pay you just enough so you don't quit and you work just enough so you don't get fired. They give you a few weeks a year off for "vacation" where you can "recover" just enough to tolerate it for another year.

In trading, you are directly rewarded for your efforts. There is no glass ceiling. There are no office politics. There are no racial or gender barriers. You are not confined to a cubicle, office or factory floor. You are free to trade whenever and where ever you want. So, in reality, trading isn't work, it is freedom.

I really like that outlook... (the truth)

The thing is I haven't achieved consistent profitability... yet.
I feel like I'm on the verge though.
So if I start making consistent profits I think they'll simmer down sooner or later.

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No I'm only 27 lol no wife and kids... yet.
I'm talking about my parents/grandparents and my aunt/uncle (who are both engineers btw)



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That was pretty awesome man

Gary V has some amazing material that if you actually sit back and listen to what he is saying it will really help with certain issues. Not to mention the guy is a pure businessman/entrepreneur to heart !


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Have the same problem with the neighbors who are farmers. They can't figure out why trade futures and not out buying expensive equipment, dealing with weather, and government price manipulations. Don't even get them started on my having a runway and not crops instead. Tried to get the old man out to see what I was doing. No way would he come out. Point made.

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No I'm only 27 lol no wife and kids... yet.
I'm talking about my parents/grandparents and my aunt/uncle (who are both engineers btw)

Perfect time to get your stuff together no kids, no wife. Yeah, they just dont get it, that's okay. They probably stopped dreaming long ago, work towards your dream. You be your own supporter. Let that be your fuel. I started on this journey around 27, 33 now, keep going and keep working towards what you want. Keep going and never quit.

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At least you're starting when you're 27... I've got at least 20 on ya, buddy Good luck, stay true to yourself and your vision.

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mzelixon View Post
They all think it's gambling and they want me to just straighten out and go work a normal 9-5 job.

Trading is work.
Its fucking work.
Its just online work.

And if thats TOO SMALL FOR YOUR PEA BRAIN TO HANDLE THEN DONT SAY A FUCKING WORD.

Seriously they make me so angry you have no idea.


It's work alright, but you might want to read '80000 hours' website to know what will satisfy you ultimately.

Since trading doesn't help anyone, that makes it impossible to be truly satisfying, however you can get around that by giving away 10% of your profits or donating time to charity.

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