A drink to take the edge off...

Discussion in 'Professional Trading' started by Cocaine, Oct 27, 2006.

  1. Rearden... I don't know the guy but I respect him. His posts are sharp and he's reputed to be one of the biggest, most successful traders on elite.

    I remember him saying a while back that he didn't really feel he was functioning optimally unless he was on some kind of substance. I think it was some mild pain medication (can't remember the name, seemed something like vic) . maybe you want to ask his opinion/theory
     
    #61     Oct 29, 2006
  2. Heard of many concreters etc, who at morning smoko, and lunch, (and maybe afternoon tea) had a few relaxing shots of grappa.
    Worked like fury all day long, singing songs etc, everyday. Guys who put in hard physical hours, seemed to help get through the day.
    Certainly explains why hip flasks were invested, but working that hard it would actually burn off quite quickly, different kettle of fish.
     
    #62     Oct 29, 2006
  3. this is the stupidest thread i've seen yet on ET. If you are truly so confident in your trade, you will be able to put more leverage on without stress. You know its stupid, so why do it? And if just afraid of big size, gradually build up - you'll figure it out.

    So your 'nervousness' to take a setup is your brain doing its job and protecting you.

    By all means, with all of the drinking and potsmoking it sounds like fellow traders out there are doing, it looks like I have more hope to make a killing this year.
     
    #63     Oct 29, 2006
  4. So did you take your morning shot?

    Did it feel good going down?

    Did you feel like "yeah, I'm ready to do this now!"?
     
    #64     Oct 30, 2006
  5. volente_00

    volente_00

    1 Red bull and vodka for breakfast always does the trick for me before putting on 100 lots in ES.

    :)
     
    #65     Oct 30, 2006
  6. Agree 100% lol !! Why don't we just start a thread entitled "Should I take my morning dump before, or after NY open ?"
     
    #66     Oct 30, 2006
  7. During! What do you think laptops were invented for?
     
    #67     Oct 30, 2006
  8. HA ! Good one :)
     
    #68     Oct 30, 2006
  9. volente_00

    volente_00




    For trading from the bed !
     
    #69     Oct 30, 2006
  10. "..... I love the cocaine.. I love the cocaine...."

    Oh yeah!
    You wanna find it
    Come on, yeah
    I’m on a plane with cocaine
    And yes I’m all lit up again
    Cough up love and touch up
    Your mama says packin’ lines is sin

    Chorus
    And yes I’m all litup again
    On the couch, in my bed
    And yes I’m all lit up again,flyin’
    I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
    Mama can you wait,mama can you wait

    I’m on a train and ride on
    You know the train is stayin’ off the track
    I’m in touch love, from this crutch
    Well you’re on ten but buddy I’m on eleven

    And yes I’m all lit up again
    On the couch, in my bed
    And yes I’m all lit up again, flyin’
    I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
    Mama can you wait, mama can you wait
    I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
    Mama can you wait
    Oh can you wait long?
     
    #70     Oct 30, 2006