I think you are too critical. His comments are not without merits, just like yours. Both of you brought up very valid points which I appreciate. I don't think that is a true statement. He was a derivative (options) trader and made his fortune as a derivative trader. This is from Wiki: I never like his attitude and self promotion but his concepts are very profound and greatly affected the way I trade.
Read wallstreetbets on reddit to learn about buying options. Then think about selling them. https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/
Are you sure you want us to read James Cordier? Here is his apology video for blowing up all his clients' money: https://www.institutionalinvestor.c.../He-Blew-Up-His-Fund-Now-He-s-a-Laughingstock
First you need to work out the direction of what your going to be trading options with if up buy Calls if down buy Puts, as easy as that. Shouldn't take more than 2 to 10 years to crack above, get in touch when cracked.
I consider myself decent at probability theory. I wouldn't consider myself offended by his writing but more confused. Like I said, it's worth reading once you've gotten a basic understanding established. I'll throw you a bone to show I still like you. I would highly recommend Taleb's book Dynamic Hedging once OP has gotten a hang of things.
12 years in Moving Averages and BB's for me, easy to say, hard to do live in the heat of battle day in day out, with random shit ruining your day occasionally and creating a lot of fear, greed and self doubt.