Losing motivation - the daily grind

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He can't be, his IQ was 142, on the other hand, maybe he has overdosed on the fish oil thing
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that's all fun and games, but one thing you can't change is

THAT I CALLED OP A LIAR

NOT YOU

where were you sweetie, late to the party

or did you actually believe like the rest of morons here that OP is tired of making money on the market

grow up little man :cool:
 
lol what is the point, to become insane like u?

u could not even spot more than one liar even if he OR she was standing right in front of u

go find a blunt knife, and I don’t know cut off what is left of u
 
Quote from Voodoo-king:

lol what is the point, to become insane like u?

u could not even spot more than one liar even if he OR she was standing right in front of u

go find a blunt knife, and I don’t know cut off what is left of u
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thank you I will

and yes growing up means going insane

but look on the bright side, it also means making money, something you presently can't do
 
Quote from dumbgai:

Been trading seriously over a year and a half now, have made it a full time job.

It just isn't fun as it used to be. I don't even get excited watching the markets open.

Social life is deteriorating. The everyday grind is overbearing. I don't have energy / motivation left to go out, like in the old days. I get bored talking to people, so I stopped initiating conversations.

Am I aging? Body is still in good shape.

From those who have gone through similar experiences, how to fix? This feels like one big energy drain.
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Simple answer. Quit. Jack it in. If you have not made or cannot make, your fortune trading, do something else - something you like.

Ask yourself, without natural and strong motivation, that is innate motivation, in you, then as part of the human species of which you are a member, is there any earthly life at all?
 
Quote from dumbgai:

Been trading seriously over a year and a half now, have made it a full time job.

It just isn't fun as it used to be. I don't even get excited watching the markets open.

Social life is deteriorating. The everyday grind is overbearing. I don't have energy / motivation left to go out, like in the old days. I get bored talking to people, so I stopped initiating conversations.

Am I aging? Body is still in good shape.

From those who have gone through similar experiences, how to fix? This feels like one big energy drain.
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A somewhat relatable situation to yourself, except for the question mark about aging. :eek:

After near 3 years trading full-time I've recognized signs of burn-out. If I sleep through the opening bell it's OK. Use this strat today, that strat tomorrow. OK honey, I'll go with you, we'll grab some lunch too, it's noon, no problem.

I have no intention or desire to "quit". But I do seem to have lost the excitement of the day to day unknown . Not to sound ostentatious, but perhaps this is what happens when you get it. Up down, sideways, narrow, wide; it doesn't matter. The tool chest has tools to support your style of trade, and you know it. Not only do you know it, you OWN it.

That said, right now, I am banking my earnings and will be taking a six-month sabbatical starting in July. My attempt at nipping it (burn-out) in the bud

Osorico :)
 
30 years of full time trading has taught me a few things:

Take time off when needed.

Keep a social life.

Find a hobby.

Don't take everything really seriously.

Exercise your body.

Jeff
 
Quote from nokomisjeff:

30 years of full time trading has taught me a few things:

Take time off when needed.

Keep a social life.

Find a hobby.

Don't take everything really seriously.

Exercise your body.

Jeff
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Well Jeff, you've got me beat by 9 years, but for what it's worth:

time off? yep, do it in huge hunks.

Social life? not so important for trading specifically. Its important for any career.

I take almost nothing seriously. Certainly not myself.

Exercise? Absolutely. I am middle aged now, and sports is just a important as ever. seems to help trading also; however, i do not know why.

I've often thought of doing other things as well, but i've done this so long, I am probably unemployable!
 
After my pretty long run, I know I would be unemployable, and my clerks would be in deep shit if I ever went belly up. Oh well, someone's gotta be the hamster running the wheel to keep it going.

Jeff :)
 
Get out of the house after trading. Go work out, have sex and/or see some sights, but do not expect your mental health to be normal if you both live and trade in the same structure without some relief to your mind, soul and body.

Plan your vacations around three-day weekends so you don't have to lug the laptop around and find broadband hookups when you're supposed to be vacationing. Take some time off, leave the damned thing at home and have fun AWAY from the computer. Experience talking.

I agree wholeheartedly with previous posts about exercise... DAILY exercise. Nobody needs to lecture about where the fat collects while we're all staring at the monitors, but when trading is done for the day, get up and burn some calories. Boxing, racketball, swimming and basketball are my outlets. For others it is mountain climbing, biking or karate. Just don't hurt your trading fingers or dull your eyes. Other than than, it's fair game.

If you're <b>still</b> bored after getting active away from home and taking muliple vacations, then it might be time to consider other career options. But honestly, I would not be willing to go back to work. Three hours a day is enough for me.
 
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