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Just so everyone is clear, my "moniker" has nothing to do with my lifestyle and I definitely do not have a substance abuse problem. The problem I do have is sacking up and taking that large position those 1 or 2 times a day where it is warranted. I have been trading long enough to know when the...

For those of you who care, I tried the experiement today. I drank a glass of Reisling at lunch today (around 12:30-12:45). I was watching ANF around 1:00 and noticed, by the way it was trading that there seemed to be more buying pressure than selling pressure. The RLX (retail index) had earlier...

Thanks for the good post. I will do some searching to see if anything credible and reasonable can be found. Also, I understand what you mean by reduced acuity and discretion. I know alcohol has this effect but, for me, one drink does not effect me in this negative manner. If I had more, then...

Have you tried this before? If so, then I understand your comments here. If you havent tried it....then shut up and stop being so close minded. I dont need the peanut gallery giving their opinions if they have never tried it themselves. Austin P gave his input from exp and that opinion means...

Who said anything about being drunk? I said ONE drink. I swear some of you are illiterate or choose to ignore the fact that we are talking about one drink here, not a 60 sec kegstand followed by a 5 funnel beer bong followed by a triple shot of JD. Seriously folks, reading comprehension...

Not "drinking" which implies having several to many drinks rather having ONE drink prior to the open. Everyone reacts differently to alcohol and I know my body and mind better than anyone here. When I've had one drink under my belt, I feel exactly the way I want to feel. Its not MUCH of a...

I may get burned but I have a lot of confidence in my ability to identify a prime trade setup. I just lack the courage to see it through w/ more at stake.

Great post! This is the kind of thing that is easily overlooked in the short run. This does scare me, I dont want to become dependent on something but I guess it is out of our control when we are in too deep.

Bro, I already make good money as a trader. Thats not the issue. I can make more that 90% of all traders out there with a clear head. I am talking about an experiment to see whether or not I can make more. The first hour I see tremendous opportunity but lack the courage to take 5K,10K+ share...

Thanks Austin for sharing your experience. Its something to consider for sure.

whats the real reason? I am sure madmunny isnt going to tell.

Thanks for the comments everyone. I am dead serious with this thread. I am not trying to mess around. 100K is not a bad living, however, there is much more to be made. I want to know if slightly altering your state of mind with some "liquid courage" would be helpful. Obviously if I wasnt...

I am considering taking one shot of alcohol (and one shot only) at 9am to get ready for the opening hour. I find that one drink and I am at my optimal but have never actually tried this for the purposes of trading. I think it may help me take the edge off and focus. Anymore than one shot and I...