Originally posted by buzzy2
Agree, people with self-esteem problems tend to go into prestige/glamour occupations: hollywood, politics, academia and the like. This is corroborated by the preponderance there of pathetic prima donnas.
If anything, going into trading reflects a high degree of self-confidence. A low self-esteem person wouldn't think he can beat 95% of all traders in the long run.
Also, a low self esteem person would give a sh$# whenever the left side of the bell curve start badmouthing intraday traders.
i have a big ego. and i make big$$$.
ps some say i a super ego. go figure.
