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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.
“Make up your mind to go all the way to the top, and your life will take off. It’s the most extraordinary thing”
“Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.”
“This is how humans are: We question all our beliefs, except for the ones that we really believe in, and those we never think to question.”
“Sometimes we just have to cut off the dead branches in our life. Sometimes that’s the only way we can keep the tree alive. It’s hard and it hurts, but it’s what’s best.”
“Let go of the people who dull your shine, poison your spirit, and bring you drama. Cancel your subscription to their issues.”
“If you’re dreading Monday mornings or your weekends are going too fast, you are in the wrong job.
Change something.”
“Most people are just trying to get through the day. Sophisticated people learn how to get from the day.”
“Our style of society is the historical equivalent of a temper tantrum. It has no viability. It’s completely self-limiting. It’s destructive and hands nothing on to its receivers.”
“Small minds can’t comprehend big spirits. To be great, you have to be willing to be mocked, hated and misunderstood. Stay strong.”
“The whole tomorrow is another day is a lie. Tomorrow will never be guaranteed. The reality is you are going to die. Think about that.”
“We all have great inner power. The power is self-faith. There’s really an attitude to winning. You have to see yourself winning before you win. And you have to be hungry. You have to want to conquer.”