That's so ridiculous. Options can be anything from an entity unto themselves to a great way to balance risk a bit in stocks you own. You can make active income on shares you own, but to think you can't be successful without trading options is just a load of crap.
Steaming pile alert. I've scored some of my biggest gains with pork bellys, f.c.o.j., and live hogs. THESE days I stick to index options and yes I love em.