A funny video in which a cartoon-type character tries to explain to another one that he is an independant day trader, and not a gambler.

My guess is that most negative comments received by traders are based on ignorance.

I learned from a retired man who used to manage a private equity fund. Even years after retirement and becoming a full time day trader, he continued to title himself as an "Private Equity Fund Manager" ... I asked him about it once, his reply was "they don't need to know the specific details of the fund. after all, it's private". Made perfect sense to me, so that's what use as my title. Every time I say it, I think of my dad. I found a card while cleaning out his desk with the title CIO Chief Investment Officer. Never got to ask him about that.

Market Psychology - Jesse Livermore Quotes

In the long run, patience counts more than any other single element except knowledge. The two really go hand in hand. Those who want to succeed through their investments should learn that simple truth.

I have found for me that there is true joy in the solitude and pure work I did during the early mornings, all my life. For, I always believed I was in search of bigger game, than just pleasure and social interaction. I wanted to be supreme in my endeavors in the market - this is what gave me real pleasure and satisfaction, Playing the game and winning the game.

Poise, patience, and silence are the emotional keywords for the top trader.

The final qualification is "silence." Keep your own silent counsel - keep your victories and your failures to yourself - learn from them both. Poise, patience, and silence are attributes that must be cultivated. These Virtues do not come automatically to the stock market trader.
Jesse Livermore

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My close friends know i am a trader , the rest is none of their business , they would not understand anyhow
even among fellow Traders the conversation is limited because all interpret market differently