Good Day Traders,
Actually, as I’m tying this, it is currently evening for me here. One of the many reasons I cherish trading, and for which I’m thankful to Terry for opening my eyes to re-entering the stock market, is that it allows me to pursue my passion for traveling and immersing myself in unique cultures worldwide. As I jot down these words, I find myself in the vibrant city of Chiang Mai, Thailand, visiting a work friend who tipped me off about a fascinating festival the country hosts annually.
Over the past several years, my work travels have introduced me to diverse people from various corners of the globe. I often fretted that when the time came to transition away from that profession, I’d have to bid farewell to my passion for exploring new destinations. That’s why meeting and learning from Terry felt like stumbling upon a new doorway that would enable me to sustain my way of life.
Admittedly, it hasn’t been a walk in the park. I carried a lot of baggage from a significant financial loss I suffered some 20 years ago while saving up for college. After investing and losing that money during a tough market year, I became disillusioned with stock market ventures. Much of it stemmed from my lack of understanding of how the market functions. However, Terry guided me in understanding how to harness the market to my advantage, how to generate a steady income to ensure financial comfort. From those initial steps, I’ve continued to enhance my comprehension of the stock market and option trading to meet my income goals.
And this is precisely why I’ve developed a fondness for option trading. I can engage in it from virtually anywhere. I’ve traded while aboard planes, trains, and automobiles, in cozy cafes and bustling bars, at friends’ homes and restaurants, lounging by the pool or on the beach (if I can find some shade to see my phone screen!). As long as I have access to reliable internet, I can make trading decisions on the go.
It’s been quite the journey, filled with challenges and setbacks. I still have my share of rough days with losses and exhilarating days with major trading successes. What use to be an emotional roller coaster, has become an exhilarating endeavor. And by collaborating with Terry and constructing a system rooted more in statistics and math than emotions and gut feelings (though I still heed those occasionally), I’ve managed to keep chasing and living my dream. I’ve set clear goals that keep me focused and grounded in my trading endeavors, ensuring I know what needs to be done and what I aim to achieve.
To those yearning for more freedom in their lives, I urge you to embark on your educational journey. Cultivate curiosity and begin unraveling the mysteries of the stock market and option trading. Start by familiarizing yourself with the terminology, so when you hear others, or Terry and I, discussing various concepts, you have a foundation of understanding. Once you demystify the process and take those initial steps, you’ll realize, as I did, that you wish you had started sooner.
