tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post9076470458794015901..comments2024-03-29T15:15:43.382+08:00Comments on Singapore Man of Leisure: 10,000 hours versus 10,000 tradesSingapore Man of Leisurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-5956180681750569752014-05-07T16:27:43.824+08:002014-05-07T16:27:43.824+08:00i know my friend well, we know each other for more...i know my friend well, we know each other for more than 30 years! he would not blame me, he know its risky and he is a gambler haha, meaning he know how to handle losses.<br /><br />as a close friend of mine, i don't want to see him lost his saving from gambling and trading. i told him even he can step by step follow me, its going to be very difficult. and if he going to trade, i have to stand behind him just to make sure. he is as old as me my friend.<br /><br />i don't have many friends, those i have i treasure them a lot, will work out something when times come, or hopefully he'll forget about it haha...<br /><br />coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-85759680888304081292014-05-07T15:54:47.219+08:002014-05-07T15:54:47.219+08:00coconut,
As a facilitator and trainer, I've s...coconut,<br /><br />As a facilitator and trainer, I've seen my share of participants that are like your friend.<br /><br />Your friend's cup is already full. There nothing we can do.<br /><br />He just want a kicking dog to blame in case he bust out - you "taught" him what!?<br /> Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-55530535209630858442014-05-07T13:12:02.587+08:002014-05-07T13:12:02.587+08:00not at all, i just talk very straight forward.
w...not at all, i just talk very straight forward. <br /><br />we now have computer to do all the calculations and best of all we can sent our orders in multiple way through the internet at one go. no need all the runners and brokers and so on, so one man can do the job of a "syndicate".<br /><br />well you probably right but syndicate sound dark and evil haha....coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-74306859255603941702014-05-07T13:02:09.210+08:002014-05-07T13:02:09.210+08:00in trading, is not like cooking, you can get food ...in trading, is not like cooking, you can get food poisioning and die!<br /><br />thats one thing i never do, trades other people's money, not even my parant's money.coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-36174386512751173272014-05-07T12:54:42.840+08:002014-05-07T12:54:42.840+08:00Coconut,
Just a poke, dun get so uptight. I am a ...Coconut,<br /><br />Just a poke, dun get so uptight. I am a outsider, I used the word "sound like", not implying anything.<br /><br />ChillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-21496220206728702302014-05-07T12:49:35.840+08:002014-05-07T12:49:35.840+08:00but if one man operation can be call syndicate, th...but if one man operation can be call syndicate, then probably you are right.coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-3702103435215948922014-05-07T12:39:22.328+08:002014-05-07T12:39:22.328+08:00alamak, syndicate also used computer la, syndicate...alamak, syndicate also used computer la, syndicate is the mode of operation, not tool.<br />bookie used pen and paper, put small slips of paper under the utility tap to be collected by another, that is also syndicate.<br />farmer used logarithm to figure which plot of land to plant what and when to harvest and replant is still a farmerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-91578082271071236172014-05-07T12:28:55.467+08:002014-05-07T12:28:55.467+08:00sillyinvestor, what syndicate? have you heard of &...sillyinvestor, what syndicate? have you heard of "computer"?coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-53292737179434738772014-05-07T12:26:53.996+08:002014-05-07T12:26:53.996+08:00mistaken identity haha, i though it was smol but i...mistaken identity haha, i though it was smol but its sillyinvestor....coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-22571017341518510382014-05-07T12:23:34.547+08:002014-05-07T12:23:34.547+08:00if you don't know how to get an edge, how to m...if you don't know how to get an edge, how to make money? you mean you don't have a clue what i talking all this time? <br /><br />yes, even i'm not a black jack pro, but i do know exactly how they make money, its all about an edge with risk control.<br /><br />exactly same as my trading.coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-49221220813138072014-05-07T12:17:46.684+08:002014-05-07T12:17:46.684+08:00my friend has trading experience in stocks and he ...my friend has trading experience in stocks and he own some stocks as well, so he is not new. he also understood spread and option trading.<br /><br />what struck me was no matter how i explan, he seems to don't get the idea of risk control, why it should be done in this particular way and why is it so important.<br /><br />is like he keep saying, why use the overhead bright so troblesome, got traffic light what and insist he is right.<br /><br />he also has a big ego problem like me haha...coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-82280439030863582052014-05-07T12:15:53.824+08:002014-05-07T12:15:53.824+08:00wa.. coconut,
“i also gave him a project to come ...wa.. coconut,<br /><br />“i also gave him a project to come out with a plan how the black jack card counting pro did their business, how they operate in groups and how they manage risk.”<br /><br />super sound like syndicate trading lei.. Scary... I go plant durian trees... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-1061056587531516212014-05-07T12:14:12.984+08:002014-05-07T12:14:12.984+08:00coconut,
There you go.
It's like me only in...coconut,<br /><br />There you go. <br /><br />It's like me only interested in the eating part; learn to cook myself? Nah! <br /><br />That's what this post is about:<br /><br />"Investors" not willing to put in the required 10,000 hours. <br /><br />"Traders" not willing to pay-up for the 10,000 trades required. <br /><br />Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-14473250412477779972014-05-07T12:01:33.294+08:002014-05-07T12:01:33.294+08:00frankly, just from the surface i can tell whether ...frankly, just from the surface i can tell whether he can or cannot!coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-13574479825806411632014-05-07T11:52:23.692+08:002014-05-07T11:52:23.692+08:00charge my friend? i'll never do it.
i already...charge my friend? i'll never do it.<br /><br />i already show him how i trade, he took day off just to come to my house a few times. i even show him my spread sheet which is the soul of my trading. i also explain in details how to control risk and take a position. in fact i told him everything i know.<br /><br />he is a very smart guy and know the capital required to operate but he seems to be lacking interest in price movement and their relationship. i also gave him a project to come out with a plan how the black jack card counting pro did their business, how they operate in groups and how they manage risk.<br /><br />nothing came out!coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-27321285484688362372014-05-07T11:34:17.782+08:002014-05-07T11:34:17.782+08:00coconut,
Must give compliment when compliment is ...coconut,<br /><br />Must give compliment when compliment is due mah. <br /><br />Charge your friend $3,000 per hour for personalised coaching and he will leave you alone.<br /><br />In the event he's one of those greater fools, show your $300,000K losses and see if he still has stomach for it.<br /><br />If still don't give up, well, $3,000 per hour is not bad kopi money. Don't take white don't take. Just be prepared to lose this friend though...<br /> Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-54759229077403037372014-05-07T10:53:50.390+08:002014-05-07T10:53:50.390+08:00why talk like that, we just casual talk only, i sh...why talk like that, we just casual talk only, i share my experience, so as others.<br /><br />so, quit trading?<br /><br />you know, now i have a bigger headach! my snooker kaki now keep paster me to "teach" him how to make money trading, he is to retire in a few years and going to receive a big sum from his CPF.<br /><br />i did not reject him outright but knowing him well, i keep hinting to him its not going to work long term but he keep insisting he can.<br /><br />what can i do?coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-68492676005765134392014-05-07T10:30:52.886+08:002014-05-07T10:30:52.886+08:00Special thanks to ckw-I99, silly investor, and all...Special thanks to ckw-I99, silly investor, and all others who take the trouble of poking, challenge, debate, question, and tease my posts.<br /><br />Without the catalyst from ckw-I99, we would not have the privilege of witnessing coconut's deeper understanding of our TRUE trading costs.<br /><br />If this was Zen combat, I would have walked away rubbing my bald head with a impish grin - I the grasshopper have just been crushed by a coconut....<br /><br />I've RECEIVED so much from blogging :)Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-78662544856386323972014-05-07T09:59:14.000+08:002014-05-07T09:59:14.000+08:00nonsense, i almost got hit by fallen coconut befor...nonsense, i almost got hit by fallen coconut before! but never heard people got kill by durian.coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-56872041591693217082014-05-07T08:44:51.671+08:002014-05-07T08:44:51.671+08:00Hmm ... Why durians? Not coconuts ? Coconut husks ...Hmm ... Why durians? Not coconuts ? Coconut husks also can used.<br />LOL<br />Durians dangerous lei.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-41044700922296180982014-05-07T08:34:03.061+08:002014-05-07T08:34:03.061+08:00how about planting some durian?how about planting some durian?coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-74811047800276749472014-05-07T08:31:39.138+08:002014-05-07T08:31:39.138+08:00haha, don't believe him when he say "my d...haha, don't believe him when he say "my daily meal"! he has more than require to retire!<br /><br />what daily meal haha....coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-55704336082878076012014-05-07T08:26:35.454+08:002014-05-07T08:26:35.454+08:00oh yes i agree!
trading is like gambling, unless ...oh yes i agree!<br /><br />trading is like gambling, unless you die die also must trade (gamble), then learn to be a pro at it.<br /><br />stick to CW (investing).coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-45718493802584931802014-05-07T07:59:07.380+08:002014-05-07T07:59:07.380+08:00Wow, SMOL,
U and coconut exchanges sure is enligh...Wow, SMOL,<br /><br />U and coconut exchanges sure is enlightening. <br /><br />I am quite sure I am not a hunter or miner wannabe. I think I will make do with being a farmer. More Eco friendly, who knows, as I expand my ploughing field, maybe one day I will "clack" similai eh? Wow. Gold!!<br /><br />LOL, dream on rite... Just hope the storm dun come and destroyed the bean sprout I planted. <br /><br />Hmm... Doesn't really matter, since I am a weekend farmer only. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-40269482377381019212014-05-06T18:35:57.424+08:002014-05-06T18:35:57.424+08:00coconut,
1) "the real cost of trading is our...coconut,<br /><br />1) "the real cost of trading is our ego or pride, that's the most expensive one."<br /><br />This statement should be pasted on the PC screens of all traders! Your gem of wisdom got fight with Paul Tudor Jones's "Losers average losers"!<br /><br /><br />2. I do visit Fat's blog from time to time. I wish him well.<br /><br /><br />3. Wow, a blast from the past ;)Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.com