Too much free time

Discussion in 'Trading' started by Jdesey, Jul 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM.

  1. Tuxan

    Tuxan

    I grew up playing golf, never quite scratch, but I hovered around a 5 handicap when I was 16. Then one day, I just stopped caring. Totally lost interest.

    That’s been a recurring thing for me: once I get good at something, my brain seems to go “Alright, nailed it or close enough...next.”

    I’ve since realized it’s probably a high-functioning ADHD pattern.

    Latest example: I bought a gyroplane. That should keep me busy for a year or two, if the cycle holds.

    Anyone else deal with this kind of "achievement fatigue"?
    • Skill acquisition followed by:

    • Sudden disinterest once the challenge fades,

    • Then a strong need for novelty or complexity to stay engaged.
    It’s not laziness or flakiness, it’s more like your brain is optimized for solving puzzles, not repeating solutions.
     
    Last edited: Jul 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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  2. demoncore

    demoncore

    OP is clearly profoundly ADHD and exhibiting Dunning Kruger.

    Puts together a string of random luck resulting in breaking even net of comms and needs to know where to exert his philanthropy and massive intellect.

    Dude, GFY (OP)
     
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  3. Tuxan

    Tuxan

    Cooking, I keep going back to that, I don't get fed up with it, though I will order take out for a month sometimes, and I never get so absorbed in refinement that I get fed up.
     
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  4. Arnie

    Arnie

    If your making money maybe allocate some to longer time frames, which will take some time for research.
    Im never without things to do, in addition to wife working me like rented mule a couple days a week.
     
  5. LMFAO HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH LOL

    That is funny.

    Yes, no such thing as a bored trader.
     
  6. Handle123

    Handle123

    Trade when Europe opens. Good price action and not so many false setups like when US is open
     
  7. Sekiyo

    Sekiyo

    Guess all ETers are bored traders lol
    Otherwise we wouldn't be there.
    Speaking for myself at least.
     
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  8. maxinger

    maxinger

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    Welcome to full time day trading.

    I used to day trade 25 hours / day, 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year.

    Now I work ~ 4 hours / day.
    I have other hobbies to keep myself occupied.
    I exercise at least 1 time a day.
    If I have nothing else to do, I would watch Youtube.
    There are actually tons of quality videos out there on youtube.
     
  9. demoncore

    demoncore


    dirt floors.
     
  10. Cabin1111

    Cabin1111

    My hobbies are bike riding and pruning trees and vines...

    This one can be fun...But also addicting.

    https://www.chess.com/

    PS I wanted to retire at about 44-45...My wife was furious!!

    "You're not going to hang around the house for 30 years"...
     
    Last edited: Jul 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM