Since 2011 · Words worth trading on
Quote of the Day
Standing on the shoulders of giants.
Over a decade of quotes on trading, discipline, patience and mindset that I keep coming back to. Some from market legends, some from philosophers, a few from the trail.
Read one before the open. Then go do the work.
“Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.”
“Sometimes you don’t realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness.”
“Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don’t just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won’t happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me, you’ll love it up here.”
“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”
“You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”
“Each piece, no matter how small, must be in place in order for the larger picture toe be viewed in full. Enjoy the process and realize that all steps are necessary, even the painful ones.”
“Try to think of confidence as a gift you give yourself when you need it, instead of something you have to siphon from every unreliable source in your life.”
“If you let your fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, your life will be safe, expedient, and thin.”