Recent content by Marathonchap

It is funny you should mention that because I have long been a fan of Andy Kaufman. You're the first one to point out the resemblance.

Control issues A few weeks ago I started a new company. www.itsdonehavefun.com. We provide a concierge service for people in the London area. It takes a great deal of effort, time and money to build a company. It is also tremendous fun. I have noticed that on the days where I take active...

Thanks Paul, :)

Hi Paul, I've uploaded a photo to my profile. Dom

Hi, I would like to update my trader Q&A. http://www.trade2win.co.uk/interviews/marathonchap.php On the portion where it says unemployed, I need to change it to self-employed because I have set up a new business. Here is the business website www.itsdonehavefun.com Also I am now not...

Is it one of your rules that when you have the kids home or relatives staying that you don't trade? Probably a good rule to have. Or are you going to try and sneak in some trading if there is an opportunity?

Well done with the PhD. It is such a valubale thing to be able to wear different hats and to swap them at will. Especially in a business where a lot of what happens is completely out of your control. It is vital to be able to channel "trading energy" into something more productive when the...

Failure is good - The Leonardo Approach I was watching the recent BBC documentary about Leonardo da Vinci. I was glad I did because I was able to use something from it in my defense. Someone came up to me and said, Dominic, you are always starting lots of new things long before mastering any...

You can't do it - Oh yes I can Story in today's metro. I found it inspirational. A jobless equity dealer who could not get work in the City has shown traders what they are missing by becoming a top investor. Andrew Charamlambous was laid off from Mizuho Bank in April 2002. After several...

Hi Helen and Bill, Let me address your points:- Yes Helen, I would have to say that worrying about things is of very little use since fortune can turn on a dime. Mental energy is far better devoted to more productive persuits than worrying about losses or disappointments. On BBC breakfast...

My best 'not' trade ever. OK, after admitting that I am not focused on trading these days, that doesn't mean to say I don't occasionally go and check on things. I thought I'd take a look at my trading account i.e. my self select ISA with idealing. Just before Christmas I had basically used all...

Hi, It is great to hear from you both. Thanks for your comments. I wish you every success. Dom

Life, Death and Giving up Tradiing Well, It has been an interesting time. I have had no time or inclination to trade. Firstly I don't have the funds and secondly I have not had the time. Recently someone I loved very dearly passed away and it has put a different perspective on my life. I...

Life and trading Well it has just been impossible to trade or research or investigate anyhting in any depth over the last week or so. I am just so heavily involved in this DIY plumbing project that it is taking all my focus. It seems to be the same with many people in the run up to Christmas...

Dipping my toe back in the water A few months back when I reviewed my past trading I realized that I was on a terrible losing streak and I made up my mind not to trade for real ever again, until I had demonstrated on paper that I could win at this. Today however I was tempted to dip my toe...