Before the year ends, I'd like to give honor to where it is due.
God - the creator of the universe, for allowing me to experience life in 2019 with its victories and challenges. This has been a purifying year of my character. And I wouldn't have been able to achieve, the things that I have achieved - in trading or in the community without God's wisdom, provision and strength - especially in the times that I don't deserve it.
Sharing with you all an excerpt from Deuteronomy 8 - (Read the whole Chapter if you Can)
But remember the LORD your God, because he is the one who gives you the ability to produce wealth, in order to confirm his covenant that he promised by an oath to your ancestors, as is the case today.
"Maslow's hierarchy is most often displayed as a pyramid. The lowest levels of the pyramid are made up of the most basic needs, while the most complex needs are at the top of the pyramid.
This hierarchy suggests that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs."
For several months now I've been busy with a project that hopefully would become a game-changer in the trading community. I haven't quite figured a way to express everything in words without sounding like a passionate madman. But In a nutshell, it's a project for traders where all the levels of Maslow's wonderful pyramid would be hit! And the best part of it? It's a win-win for everyone.
If you've been lurking or participating in the trading community for a while, you know how toxic it can get. It's like Marie Curie and the discovery of radiation.
For those of you who skipped science class, spoiler alert:
It doesn't end well.
It's an ambitious project that will take time and require everyone participating to cooperate. This will be me and my team's legacy to the trading community. And we are going to make sure this will be a success.
Wait for it next year.
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I know some of you aren't here for my ramblings, and it's been a while since I last contributed to the trading community in terms of ZFTs technical and psychological wisdom, also tips and tricks especially now that our market is acting like trash.
Well, let me share to you one of the many sessions that I do with my Masterclass. Btw, For those who are still thinking of applying, click here.This will probably be my only batch for 2020 as I will be focusing my time on The Trading Republic.
Enjoy and don't forget to take down notes and watch in HD.
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2019 has been such a forming year for me. Not much as a trader, but as a person who has embraced the realities of life. I've always mentioned that I am an idealist. I still am. I think.
If I would give my younger self advice, this would be it:
Five things :
1. "Charisma without character is postponed calamity." --Peter Ajisafe
Be careful who you trust, specially those who make it their job for you to like them. Fidelity created by money will be broken for money. On Sunday church I learned, there are two sacrifices.
Sacrifice that benefits the self, and sacrifice that benefits others. The road between the two will eventually diverge. Wish them well and walk your own with the people who shares your vision. There are only a few self-sacrificing people, and that is fine, because you will attract one another.
2. Life isn't fair - and it never will be. Don't rely on the government, your friends, not even your family. Rely only in God and take ownership of your life. Don't play the victim.
3. When choosing your circle, it should always be character over skill - because skills can easily be taught, but character? That's priceless.
Surround yourself with people you want to be influenced from. It is inevitable that they will. Be very strict about whose character and energy you engage with. Their negativity, drama, toxicity is a strong force. Even just one can poison an entire well from which everyone drinks from.
There is no lack in this world, cut them off, so the right ones can occupy the space they are contaminating.
4. Be part of the solution, never the problem. Nobody likes people who play the blame game and whine. Have you ever seen someone you respect who nests in negativity and complaints?
If you get burned in a trade, you deserve it. But what you do after that is going to be the make or break of who you will become.
5. Finally, embrace pain. You don't have to seek it out, but when it comes, look at it objectively and learn from it. Nobody likes it but pain is necessary for growth.
The sooner you accept these truths, the easier life will be.
But this shouldn't be an excuse to not raise your standards. Always set the bar high but lessen your expectations - I promise you, you'll be happier.
Idealism is good. Everyone should have it in order to build a better future, but we need an equal amount of realism to survive the journey. Seek balance.
As with anything in life, if you want to have the right things, then build the right foundations. And no I'm not just talking about skill, I'm talking about character and integrity. You can't properly reach the "Top" of the path of that which you choose if the foundation you built is weak.
System hopping and FoMo is a bad mix. It's like drinking a mix of Tequila and Milk. It's a common problem traders have and I got tons of this kind of message in my inbox - this guy asked everything in one go and so I'd like to share what I told him in response.
I don't think "hindi mo talaga siya maiiwasan." - you can. it's just that nagpapadala o nafofomo ka sa ibang traders. My advise? Start to unfollow all trader friends na nkikita mo sa social media. And focus on a system that would fit your lifestyle and do that for at least 6 months - don't force systems that aren't compatible with your lifestyle, otherwise, this:
You can also read comments from other traders in the FB post by clicking here.
