What drives these type of guys? Greed and ego.We all have it, but not to that extreme. Think Enro,Worldcom.Spitzer,Grasso.
They are to smart to get caught. Or so they think.
Just laughing at some of the responses.To be a trader you have to have a sense of humour.
Took me5 years, 15,000 hrs of screen time.And a fair amount of money.
You have to be commiteded.
Many times you will be doubtful of the process.
The big question is, "Do you have the time and...
If you are thinking about being a trader, you must know how to do research. Check the various boards here.
Being lazy will Not make you a trader. Learn the basics, put your time in, do your homework.
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