Keith, Chemda, and guests inspired me to chase my dream

[Junkenstein]

Nicely Done, sir!

[Junkenstein]

Nicely Done, sir!

[FletchLives]

bithead is gone for a short while and he comes back as Gordon Gekko. props

[bithead]

Thanks for all of the kudos and well-wishes, everyone!

[bithead]

Originally Posted by bithead

Since 2005, I've listened to Keith, Chemda, and their guests exude passion for "doing their art", often suffering through financial and other strife in order to do what they love. They inspired me to chase my dream...

In January 2010, I came to the realization that working for an employer in the I.T. field was getting in the way of my true passion – trading the stock market. So I began one of the most comprehensive, complicated, and exciting research assignments that I’ve ever had the pleasure of undertaking... answering the question, "What would it take to become a successful career Trader?"

On Friday of last week, my employer decided they were "moving in a different direction" and let me go. The three weeks leading up to this were pure hell. Looking back, I'm convinced they were trying to get me to quit. I didn't; I pushed through it with an eye to March 2012 as my quiting date. As Campy suggested in the "cubicle crowd" thread, this was the kick I needed to take the plunge...

Today was my first day as an Independent equities, futures, and options Trader. And it was the first day of the rest of my life. I made 150% of my daily profit goal (meaning I made my profit goal, plus another half-day's profit goal). A great start but by no means does one day define long term success, especially in this business!

I'd like to send a heart-felt "thank-you" to the KaTG Community for being so supportive through my trials and tribulations getting here.