Quote of the Day - Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
“The good trader always sticks with his own ideas and closes his ears to the why-isn’t-everyone-doing-it cry of the crowd.”
“Do not pray for an easy life. Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.”
“Two things define you: Your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything.”
“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”
“A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.”
“It’s far more dangerous to fly too low than too high, because it feels safe to fly low. We settle for low expectations and small dreams and guarantee ourselves less than we are capable of. By flying too low, we shortchange not only ourselves but also those who depend on us or might benefit from our work. We’re so obsessed about the risk of shining brightly that we’ve traded in everything that matters to avoid it.”
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.”
“Trading is mental. Doubt me? Want to go some other direction instead? You will be broke in no time.”
“Having a bad day? Place your hand over your heart. Feel that? It’s called purpose. You’re alive for a reason. Don’t give up.”
“Observe that the blade of grass that resists the lawnmower gets cut down, while the blade that bends remains uncut.”
“You’ll figure that out. The more you know who you are, and what you want, the less you let things upset you.”
“When you walk around braced for impact, you’re dramatically decreasing your chances. Your chances to avoid the outcome you fear, your chances to make a difference, and your chances to breathe and connect.”