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Trading For a Living - by Jared Dillian

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There was a point in my life when I was choked on spermatozoa and full of Ayn Rand up to my forehead, and I wanted to be a trader. I pictured myself sitting at my desk, surrounded by twelve computer monitors, full of charts, ripping around stocks and futures like a jerk.

There was a point in my life when I was choked on spermatozoa and full of Ayn Rand up to my forehead, and I wanted to be a trader. I pictured myself sitting at my desk, surrounded by twelve computer monitors, full of charts, ripping around stocks and futures like a jerk. The older you get, you realize how hard that is. It’s not hard when things are going well. It’s not hard when you are making money. I don’t think people are “right” or “wrong” in the markets—I think that your view is either “in favor” or “out of favor.” Given enough time and capital, your view will eventually come back…

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