Surely I am not the only trader excited about 2010!
Fact is, everyday, I can't wait for the trading day start and I certainly don't expect my sentiment to change simply because we rolled into a new year.
BULL$ has been a blessing in 2009. When I sent my first tweet, the end of May 2009, I had no clue I'd be so honored to be involved with such a remarkable trading community.
I remember following Stockgod and Kunal as one of my first follows. And honestly, I was tickled pink when they both answered one of my tweets! Oh my goodness, it was like rock stars had signed my CD! I was intimidated by Urban Ryno -so I didn't tweet him until much later and braver.
Besides my brothers, the BULL$ traders, I have met so many wonderful people --all over the globe. Each with varied interests, backgrounds, and goals, yet somehow, we all migrated to bullsonwallstreet to build a cohesive mix of like-minds. Some can't spell stock market yet, others are pros, while those in-between are like sponges soaking all the knowledge they can absorb. Amazing!
People ask why I give my "secrets"--- For goodness sakes, I am not KFC. While I may not provide all my "formulas" I do provide ample knowledge and strategies that anyone with any background, education, and pocketbook can start building a secure future....right now. My "formulas" are not for new traders anyway. One must walk before they run.
I spend more time with new traders, by choice. It's my calling, if you will. I am a technical consultant by trade accustomed to teaching adults technical material. I have 2 choices: impress you with what I know by speaking over your head or break it down into components and compartments to allow students to grasp the concepts then let them soar~! Which one do you think is win-win?
Some of you may outgrow me as I continue to focus on new traders without the patience to provide me time to get my act together. This grew fast quickly...I need a bit of time to assimilate the education levels and materials. (Doesn't mean you will outgrow me in knowledge....I'm arrogant and competitive enough to let you know that upfront! <smile>) Nonetheless, you will take my concepts and move on.
Others will take my "free" information (which I happily give "freely") build from it, then find others on twitter offering "free" information and continue on that path forever. Good for you! But the ones that get focused, organized, disciplined and educated will be the true winners.
There is so much info on twitter, I can't begin to process it all. Most of it is useless for me. While some of it is good information, some of it is simply incorrect. I see charts posted; I see all the "technicals" and articles people post...oh brother. (that's another discussion..suffice it to say one best watch who they listen to or expect to lose on many trades)
If you want to be a successful trader or investor, find the traders that draw you and stay with them. It may be our BULL$ traders or not, the point is...cut down on the noise. Stop jumping around (see Jumping Bean Strategy blog) Get focused. And whether a BULL$ trader or not, if you are trying to solicit free advice and information without compensating the professional (and I use that word loosely) you are "milking" - shame on you. Find a way to give back! Tweets, thank yous and testimonials cost you nothing. (Some of you are following other new and inexperienced traders or people not even in live trades, thinking they are pros....be careful...I am tired of helping people repair trades because they are listening to the wrong people.)
I will always help people for free. It's how I operate. But there is a difference between answering a few questions and really teaching someone a new vocation. That's where you step into a different realm of the education. You can dabble around, make a little play money, maybe increase your portfolio a bit, or you can decide to learn a new career or add to your existing career..and go back to school. BULL$ University is on its way.
Those of you wishing to learn options concurrently while learning stocks should join the Black Pass. I am not "selling you" --it is what it is. (and yes, I ended that sentence with a preposition.)
You have asked how to become full-time successful traders. BULL$ created this service for you..it's called the Black Pass, designed for serious individuals seeking to be career traders -- walking in as beginners. Concurrently, you will learn stocks in the gold room and options in the black room.
The Black Pass includes options education (calls/puts/covered calls). We opened the Black room Monday Dec 28th -one week ago--really a few months earlier than expected. But our community requested it....we listened. Classes are held in the evenings -ongoing during the month. The courses are included in the membership as I needed to be able to "call a webinar" when I see the need as well as following the course curriculum.
Part-time traders, this is also for you. I traded options while on travel 48 weeks per year. (it's where I make the big money) The set-ups for options are swings -which are perfect for part-timers. If you wish to learn how to day trade options, join us in the Black room during your availability. I will copy/paste some of our dialog to a blog in the evenings to keep you updated.
Experienced options and complex options traders -- we will be able to accommodate you as well. However, I felt I needed to reach out to the beginners first. Beginner stock traders will benefit from both the gold and black rooms -may as well make money while you are learning.
In the gold room, you will be privileged to trade with some of the top traders on twitter, our very own Stockgod, Kunal and Ryan. Do you know how much it should cost to trade with live traders everyday? Guys, you better have another look at this. I paid $1500 to sit down with a live trader many years ago. Wall Street isn't cheap.
So, Happy New Year trading family. I am privileged to be part of your lives. Step up to the plate and start swinging the bat. Join other "like minds" in Gold (stocks) and/or Black (options). Beginners, I am speaking to you. Intermediates...jump in and learn foundational elements you've missed. If you're already making a hefty 6-figure income from trading, maybe you don't need us (unless you are losing more than you make) If you have the foundational knowledge, but still aren't as successful as you'd like, this is your chance to change your life.
I believe in what I am doing. The fact that we charge doesn't bother me. People pay me for what I know. It's how consultants make a living.
- I get to see the benefits:
- people taking control of their finances
- people with a new hope and excitement
- quality of life enhancements for their families
- the ability to leave stressful, unfulfilling, or underpaid jobs
- flexibility to control their time (be their own boss)
- the money to be able to take that dream vacation, build college funds, pay back debts, or help others
- building skills to teach their children
I am not money hungry, but it takes money to live in this world. I've been with it and I've been without it (when starting companies as example) and I'd much rather be with it!
We'll be helping each other this year as we build our community. Please, join us.
You are a blessing,
Leigh
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