Exactly. It's not magic and yes, maybe some people have stronger skills that naturally allow them to "get it" faster than others but regardless, it's dedication, persistence,the ability to learn from mistakes and the ability to put ego aside to trade well, no matter what ones "opinion" on what SHOULD happen next.
I hear ya boah. I was raised around "a million" of 'em. I know alllll about rednecks...the gooduns and the not so gooduns.
Small retail traders have a great edge compared to the institutions. They can get in & out very quickly because they don't have to worry about size.
I see where you are coming from... Intuitive seems mystical--- but I think it may be a developed skill for some. Basically your brain sees things before they happen by processing hidden clues that it learned from years of practice---I would say picking up on the price drivers intuitively without knowing it---- BUT it can't b programmed nor is it teachable or replicatible.
Sure, here you go http://www.tradersmagazine.com/elet...tml?ET=tradersmagazine:e1614:64710a:&st=email http://www.institutionalinvestor.com/ Also, look on Amazon. Best, Surf