Well I just got back from Saint Anthonyâs where I lit 5 of those silly little candles. Iâm not too big on the religion thing, but I figured it canât hurt. Plus I found $7.85 in a little metal box right next to the thing that holds them â so the week is starting out profitable already!
Sunday night is full of excitement and anticipation, but it also means serious preparation for the week ahead â because being prepared can be the difference between making money, or losing it. So I make sure that I have everything needed to make my job easier: An Ephemeris, my lucky rabbitâs foot, a locket containing some of W.D. Gannâs hair, and a garlic necklace.
Good nutrition and a proper diet are also important elements in a successful traderâs plan. With that in mind I make sure that the needed supplies are on hand: Several 32 oz. Bags of Wise Potato Chips, a large âFamily Sizeâ can of Planters Whole Cashews, at least a half dozen packages of TastyKake Chocolate Cupcakes, and a Whitmanâs Sampler â five pound box.
Dehydration is always a problem when you are chained to your computer all day, so a good supply of liquids is a must: 3 two-liter bottles of caffeine-free diet Pepsi, and a half gallon of Johnny Walker Red Label.
It may surprise some to find that there are âdead periodsâ during the day, but a good trader uses these times to catch up on his reading. So I always have the latedt issues of: The Weekly World News, Hustler, and Modern Romance.
Accidents can and do happen, even in the trading environment. A well stocked First Aid Kit is essential. It should contain: Advil, Motrin, Extra Strength Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, and a generous supply of Alka-Seltzer.
The above, while not a complete list of everything a trader should have at his disposal, will help to provide the elusive edgeâ that we all seek. Next week Iâll fill in the rest of what the successful Market Maven needs to be prepared for whatever comes his way.
