I worked as a project manager for complex defense systems for more
than 20 years. I made a very successful career of coming into projects
that someone else was failing at and right sizing the ship so to speak,
getting the team refocused and the product out the door. Although the
work itself was interesting and, at times, extremely rewarding, the toll the
stress took on me and my family was enormous and this gradually
outweighed both the money and the personal satisfaction. It was clear
that I needed to make some changes in my life.
About that time, my older brother, who retired from W-2 life at age 52 as a
result of his success as an investor, challenged me to “have a plan of
my own.” A successful marketing executive, he worked hard at investing
too and grew his wealth steadily over years of consistent value
investing. I took the advice to heart and exposed myself to training by
expert people who won consistently in the market.
I also realized that no one was going to look out for me and my family
and our future better than I would. Our stockbroker had too many other
clients to spend much time on our account; except for small amount of
time it took to prepare for the once a year review. My company clearly
would not, and regardless of your politics, no government has ever
made anyone prosperous. If I was going to be able to retire on my
investments, it would have to be up to me. I paid thousands of dollars for
years of training, software, mentoring, and coaching. After paper trading
and then trading part-time, I eventually started trading stocks and options
full time and haven’t looked back.
I have enjoyed sharing what I have learned almost as much as I have
enjoyed trading stocks and setting my own hours. Some days, I’m done
by noon. And because of how I trade, even when I’m not in front of the
screen, my money is working for me. Now, when most people are
fighting traffic on their way to their job in downtown Indianapolis, I’m often
walking my dog in the park watching him chase squirrels. Now which
sounds less stressful to you?
than 20 years. I made a very successful career of coming into projects
that someone else was failing at and right sizing the ship so to speak,
getting the team refocused and the product out the door. Although the
work itself was interesting and, at times, extremely rewarding, the toll the
stress took on me and my family was enormous and this gradually
outweighed both the money and the personal satisfaction. It was clear
that I needed to make some changes in my life.
- "Have a Plan of Your Own"
About that time, my older brother, who retired from W-2 life at age 52 as a
result of his success as an investor, challenged me to “have a plan of
my own.” A successful marketing executive, he worked hard at investing
too and grew his wealth steadily over years of consistent value
investing. I took the advice to heart and exposed myself to training by
expert people who won consistently in the market.
I also realized that no one was going to look out for me and my family
and our future better than I would. Our stockbroker had too many other
clients to spend much time on our account; except for small amount of
time it took to prepare for the once a year review. My company clearly
would not, and regardless of your politics, no government has ever
made anyone prosperous. If I was going to be able to retire on my
investments, it would have to be up to me. I paid thousands of dollars for
years of training, software, mentoring, and coaching. After paper trading
and then trading part-time, I eventually started trading stocks and options
full time and haven’t looked back.
I have enjoyed sharing what I have learned almost as much as I have
enjoyed trading stocks and setting my own hours. Some days, I’m done
by noon. And because of how I trade, even when I’m not in front of the
screen, my money is working for me. Now, when most people are
fighting traffic on their way to their job in downtown Indianapolis, I’m often
walking my dog in the park watching him chase squirrels. Now which
sounds less stressful to you?
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