I’ve traded every market top beginning with 87 00 08 20
That is four real tops that had massive draw downs
Every single one had some form of systemic flaw and catalyst that was pin point clear in hindsight, and known in real time. Timing it without getting laid out is an
My Father lost his way and let alcoholism destroy him and our family
It was a 20 year slow crash that started when I was a teen
His mother was also an alcoholic, I’ve wondered if it was genetic or learned behavior, it’s probably both
I started to go down that path in my late
I’ve had six figure days and seven figure years
Pretty much have done every hobby you could want, built and traded in classic cars, sailed the Caribbean skied the Rockies, fly fished streams and tarpon, jumped horses, dove at night for lobster, hunted with a bow, shotgun, rifle
It’s with a heavy heart that I tell you we have decided to close the brewery.
We were not able to generate enough revenue to keep the doors open.
We added another 400k over the last 10 month to give the business a chance to succeed and get into the summer months but it wasn’t
Working with a newer trader to explain how I approach the markets
Here is a copy of a dm I sent, I hope it can help
Yes slow the brain down, the market will tell you what to do.
The hard part is getting to that level of zen if you will.
It took me years to slow down and
Good boi had two more seizures while at the vet today.
Spoke with the neurologist and they were very confident it was a brain tumor.
I made the decision to euthanize him. Held him in my arms as he passed💔
Rip Payton love you
If your a new follower you might not know my history
My overreaching message is resilience and optimism
I have overcome blowing up my account dealing with a bipolar mom a murdered brother and a suicided father while I tried to stake a claim on the floor as an independent
I worked in MBS trading and securitization into the GFC. I had a mentor/boss I respected.
He told me to never ignore the red flags.
In Feb of 07 I received a delinquency report from servicing. Late pay’s were lifting off. Kick backs were building.