Wake Up and Trade!

That's the good life.  Wake up.  Trade. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.

Here are some tunes I put together on Google Play Music to get you in the groove.

Voice Macros

What can I say, I'm a computer geek at heart and recently discovered a great app for Windows...

www.VoiceMacro.net

It's fairly easy to set up and lets you voice control your computer.  I use it to tell my computer to stream TV, play music, open favorite websites, applications, AND of course to trade forex!

For example, I will say "Lets do some trading" and boom.... Metatrader, Meta Editor, the Forex Factory Calendar, and my favorite Forex Trading Shortcuts launch automatically.

Here is a list of Macros I have created for Trading Forex:

To get set up on your computer:

1. Download and install Voice Macro
2. Signup for a FREE Dropbox Account
3. Download my Voice Macro Profile 
4. Do some trading!!

Trade in Comfort and Style

What an exciting time we live in...  Finally a Suit you will WANT to wear.  A onesie PAJAMA!!!

Finally I can trade in comfort and style!

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Happiness Formula

Happiness = Reality / Expectations

That formula can be applied to Forex as well.   Keep it real, don't over trade, don't think in terms of dollars, and expect to make wild profits, several times a day.  

Think long term, steady consistent growth, in pips and percentage of capital.  For example a 10% return on investment per day.  Multiply by 10 and you made 100%!   That's a trade every other day.  Quite achievable considering there are approximately 20 trading days per month.

Clash of Clans

It has been years since I played video games.  Then my little nephew tells me of "Clash of Clans" and since it looks like Warcraft, which I played 20 years, I decide to install it... now I'm addicted!

The funny thing is...

Clash of Clans has made me a better trader!

• Clash of Clans is a good addiction to keep me busy and away from trading when I'm bored.
• Clash of Clans lets me evaluate my "trading mind set".  If I make mistakes in the game, I know I'm not fully awake and alert for trading.
• Strategy games challenge your mind and get your wheels turning.  Quasi training your mind.
• Weekends are kept busy playing Clash of Clans to offset trading withdrawal.

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the empty can rattles the most

New traders and some "experienced" traders alike remind me of an old Metallica song.  "The empty can rattles the most".  If you don't know that one, then you may have heard the saying "the squeaky wheel gets the most grease" or "all bark and no bite".

Just the other day I encountered a scenario of missing a TP by half a pip.  I laughed because this used to happen to me all the time and I have been using Phantom Auto TP and SL's (undetectable by brokers) but on that day I happened to try a new strategy and used a manual TP and SL.  

 

So I posted a picture on my facebook and instagram, thinking this would draw some LOLs and ROFLMAOs but instead just got newbie trader responses, words of "wisdom", and the like.  That's the thing about Forex.  Not many people will share your mindset and a lot of people just rattle a lot because they are new to trading or think they know it all. 

 

That is why I stopped frequenting forums and bothering to share or exchange Forex strategies, it's difficult finding (successful) traders with a similar mind set.  I also took a break from coaching Forex because it's just painful when newbies always think they know it all when they should be paying attention.

 

Alot of (newbie) traders...

say their trading is going great... but they aren't profitable yet

want a system... but aren't prepared to follow a system

want to make pips... but count dollars

want financial freedom...  but talk about money non stop

want to make money... without spending any time, money, or effort

Cabin Fever

How do you like my new office here in Vienna Austria?

 

This is one of the best tips I have gotten here in Europe.  Visit a library, there are plenty of desks with power plugs and free internet.  I totally forgot how libraries here have "Lesesaals" (Reading Halls) that are used by students to get away somewhere to study in peace and quiet.   They are free to boot.

I used to be able to trade from home, I remember spending many mornings in Vancouver in my pj's trading the US Market from about 6am to 10am and then chatting with traders till the Asian open around 4pm where I would take a break.

It was fun at first but soon I started feeling drained, bored, and had signs of cabin fever.  Still do.  I go stir-crazy in the same place for too long.  I also like public places or offices as it forces me to put my head down and work, no distractions and interruptions.

Sometimes all you need is a change of scenery to get a new outlook on life.   Same goes for trading.  Change your currency, try a different chart template, and look for technical patterns that you can repeat. 

 

Trading Foundation

Lately I have been meeting a lot of people interested in taking my trading course and they all pretty much want to take a course but are afraid to take it, aren't comfortable taking it, or don't have the money to invest in their education.   And of course the fear of all the scams out there, all the get rich quick schemes.  Guess what?

I guarantee you will NOT get rich overnight from Forexbut with some hard work and the right foundation you can live comfortably

You see I am selling everything here in Phuket Thailand and plan n traveling, after all I'm the traveling day trader ;)   I just find that a life on the road, without commitment, with freedom, on a permanent vacation is the way to go.   After all YOLO and there is so much to see and do in this world.

Almost everyone I've met through selling my household items, gadgets, and sports equipment, I ended up talking to for over half an hour about trading and my lifestyle.   Now that I'm moving I'm meeting like minded people and almost wish I stayed longer.  Putting my trading mind to work I analyzed and deduced that this is no coincidence, for one I'm meeting like minded people because they are buying stuff from me that I also enjoyed and have an interest in, and secondly because they are mostly foreigners like me here in the land of smile.  I'm likely projecting a go happy lucky attitude and more open to striking up a conversation because I feel free as a bird.

I remember the first training course I took was US$999 but it was a client of mine and he comp'd it.  So sure I took it because it was free but I would have gladly paid that money because I'm a big believer in education.  College and University fees are much more and if I'm going to take a certification course for management consulting it's in the thousands. 

Sure it's a lot of money, but is it? 
Can you afford not to invest in your education?

The analogy I like to use is that of a golfer.  There are 3 types of golfers:

1.  The one taking lessons from a Pro
2.  The one trying it on their own
3.  The one trying it on their own and eventually turning to a Pro.

Which one do you think does best?  and which one do you think needs to have all their bad habits retrained which takes even longer and will cost you more time money and effort in the long run.

If you're serious about trading, or anything else in life that makes you money, you need to invest in yourself and your education.  It takes 10 years to become an overnight success, and you can get a headstart by taking a course from a professional coach.  Or don't.  But don't act surprised if you loose 3 times the money you would have invested in a coach and end up dreaming about Forex while working 9 to 5.

Consistency

What sets successful traders apart from the rest?  There will be good times and bad times.  That's life.  You might not see the bad side because you don't realize it or there is more good than bad.  Or you are over-confident, or delirious.  Like a lot of newbie traders that talk about how easy Forex is and how they are using this "awesome" indicator.  Then they tell you they haven't been profitable.

 

Consistency is the differentiator.  Anyone can have a positive trade, but can you consistently produce profits? 

 

The challenge for most traders is that they want to make big money and are chasing the big fish, ignoring the schools of small fish around them.   That translates into some happy days with a big ass BBQ and all your friends over, bragging about your catch, and many dull empty netted days of stories of how the fish got away.  And excuses why the big fish (the big trade) got away. 

 

People that are successful don't blame outside circumstances,  success comes from within.

 

We can't control circumstances or how the market moves but we can control how we respond to it.  Without emotion.  No matter what you do in life, you have to master you emotions.  Fear and greed get you every time.

 

Trading is a Process

 

Where are you today, where do you want to go, and how are you going to get there.

No shortcut. Follow your process. Do what you have to do.

Some people journal, I recommend it, but I don't do it. I do look over my trades, replay them, the losses and the winners, then I look for the consistent profit.

Trade with a small lot size until you make consistent profits and slowly increase your lot size. That's consistency.  

 

No matter what your skill set or bank roll.  You need build a foundation and realize no matter how much you think you know, you really don't.  You need to experiment, try different trades, have a good preparation and review process.  No matter what your trading style is, consistency is the only way to get you positive results.  Add passion, commitment, perseverance, and you have a winning mindset.  

 

Markets Change, Your Consistency Should Not

 

Strategies come and go.  Traders that adapt consistently are the ones with the edge.  There are no strategies that work for life.  That's a big mindset shift for most newbies who believe every new strategy they hear or read about works every time, dismissing all the bad setups that are downright losers.  You are beyond lucky if your strategy works for a year or two.  Don't take it personally when there are signs of your strategy underperforming.  Consistently review the market, validate existing, and search for new patterns.  You have to be pro-active.   It's part of the process.  And you better be consistent ;)

Killing Time

Here you are trading the Forex Market, travelling the world, or living the life of a digital nomad.  No doubt you are a jetsetter and always on the go, doing something. Successful people (and traders) typically don't sit still, neither do travel bugs. 

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Sometimes however you have time on your hands.  Perhaps it's a long layover...  a long-haul flight...  maybe you have an injury that needs heeling... you caught a travel bug... sun stroke..  your latest culinary adventure has you spending more time worshipping the porcelain god... or you simply have a lot of time on your hands because you only trade like an hour a day...

So what do you do when you have time to kill?

Sure I could go on about doing sports, yoga, etc, but lets face it, you are likely a tech savvy person, inspiring to be one, or you simply want to take advantage of what technology hast to offer.

Here are some ways to kill time:.

• Kodi TV & Exodus - This is a great Interface for Streaming and Torrents.  You can use it on your laptop or buy a cheap Android TV box and install it. First download Kodi TV (formerly XBMC) and then install Exodus  
  
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• Trakt.Tv - This is a great site for keeping track of what TV show episodes you have watched.  Best part is that it synchronizes with multiple apps like Kodi and DuckieTV
• Duckie TV -chrome app for keeping track of your favorite TV episodes, has a calendar view and lets you search for torrents on multiple sites.DuckieTV
• German MediaThek - ORF, ZDF, ARD, and all the other Austrian / German / Swiss Broadcasting Stations have online stream.  AND you can download the TV series you like, for example Tatort, the longest running Crime Show in the world, running since 1970 and up to Episode 1000 or so. 
  
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• Online Streams - Your favorite TV Broadcasting Stations will have streams you can enjoy overseas.  I like watching the CBC's Dragon's Den for example and guess what I can also get it with torrents :)
• http://player.fm - Postcasting is back.  There has been a resurgence of quality content.  Player.FM synchronizes your podcasts across your devices and with your PC and Laptops.

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

About 3 weeks ago I watched Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead and ordered a juicer just a few days later.  It's been two weeks now and I have slowly been juicing more and more, and loving it! 

 

 

 

 

Today I start my 7 Day - Reboot with Joe - Juice Fast.   Only fresh vegetable/fruit juice (80:20) and no solid foods, sugars, coffee, wheat, or dairy.  I had my last espresso (I'm down already from 4 doubles to just one) and ate all the "normal" food and junk food that I have so that I won't get tempted or break down.  I'm excited!!!

 

Juicing is a little bit of work but if you buy and wash your produce at the same time and juice first thing in the morning for the day, and leave your juicer out for any impromptu cravings, then it's not that bad.  I don't have a dishwasher here in Phuket, seems in Thailand everyone believes in the old fashioned way...   but if I did.. boy would it be easier.

 

 

It's good to keep your body and mind healthy, and detoxing your body once in a while can help with that.  Ever since I started juicing I feel better and am calm and focused.  Yoga, weight training, and my sunset walks around Lake Nai Harn or swimming at Nai Harn Beach help too.

 

As a trader you need to keep focused and sharp.  Even if you "feel" healthy and don't have to take an prescription medication, I highly recommend you look into "detoxification" and watch this movie:

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The Ujjayi Breath

Yoga Breathing or Pranayama, is the foundation of your yoga practice.  This deepening of your breathing helps you stay focused and calm while doing yoga poses, especially difficult ones.  You will find "breathing" is the foundation for many sports and exercises, allowing to push yourself, and really enjoy your work out.

I was introduced Ujjayi Breath in Phuket at the Traditional Ashtanga Yoga Shala in Phuket when I first got into Ashtanga Yoga.   The instructors, a Russian couple were simply great and I really advanced my Yoga skills.  Ujjayi btw means victorious.

Breathing especially helped me advance my practice, it's funny how some of the most important fundamentals, that we do without thinking, are often overlooked, never mind improved or perfected. 

 

Lately I have been finding myself applying breathing exercises when I hit the gym.  I have been bulking up a little, following the "Body for Life" plan that I followed back in the day, alternating days of cardio and weight training with a simple meal plan.

 

So circling back like a Seinfeld episode, what does Ujjayi Breath have to do with Forex?  Well if you want to be "victorious" in trading you need to have to be calm and focused. While breathing can help here too, it can go "deeper".  A set of systems, safeguards, and standard operating procedures. And a lot of analysis.   What exactly depends on you.  Just stay calm, and keep trading ;)

 

Nutella

Is Nutella Healthy?

Growing up I didn't get to eat a lot of Nutella.  ...and I'm glad!  Here is why:

 

What most people don't realize is that it's about 80% crap and a very small amount is made up of hazelnuts.  To put it in perspective, if you spread Nutella on a slice of toast, you are consuming one hazelnut, a pinch of cacao, and the rest is sugar, palm oil, and skimmed milk powder.  Hardly the breakfast of champions.

 

If you're like me though, you love the taste.  Well the good news is you can make Nutella yourself, a healthy version that you can eat guilt free every day!!

 

 

Home Made Nutella Recipe

 

Ingredients

• Hazelnuts
• Maple Syrup
• 100% Cacao
• Almond Milk (optional)

 

The key is roasting the Hazelnuts first.   Just spread them out on a backing pan and put them into your oven at 190C (370F) until you can smell that awesome toasted hazelnut smell and they turn darker in color. About 10 to 15 minutes.

 

Let them cool down and then put them in your blender or food processor.  A small blender will do.  They are actually easy to grind.    Blend them for a bit then add 2-3 tablespoons of 100% Cacao.  Blend again.   Then add a tablespoon or so of maple syrup.    Blend again and taste.   Add cacao and maple syrup as you see fit.  You'll be surprised how little maple syrup you need to make it sweet and tasty. 

 

Optionally you can add water or almond milk to make it creamier and blend again. 

 

That's it!  How healthy is that!!?   If you are able to restrain from eating it all then you should keep it in the fridge and eat it within a week.

 

What does this have to do with trading?  Easy, keep your body & mind healthy and reward yourself with a treat once in a while.





Trading Mantra

Happy New Year from Vienna Austria!

 

  

This time of the year can be tough for the avid traders.  The markets are slow or erratic, and if your account balance is down, it seems like eternity to make it back.  If you're in the plus you are no doubt enjoying a well deserved time off!

 

2016 is here and with that you might want to consider revisiting your routine.  Here is mine:

 

PREPARATION

1. Trading Mantra - read every trading day
    
   "I will follow my system, review trades carefully, and not jump into trades at the spur of the moment.  Risk/Reward Management will govern my lot sizes, TP and SL.   I shall no longer baby sit trades and trade with confidence, accepting losses and cashing in profit without fear nor greed.  I will not discuss my trades with fellow traders and instead focus on my own systems and strategies, driven by results and confidence.   I will balance my life in all areas of life: health, wellness, relationships, financial, spiritual.  I will lead, not follow.   Forever a student of life and the Forex Market.  It's better to trade alone and not to talk to anyone about it."   
   Lieber Alleine Traden und mit Niemanden darüber Reden!
2. Review Forex Calendar - identify potential trading times
3. Review Charts - focus on 3 or less currencies - Mine are GBPUSD, EURUSD, and AUDJPY
4. Trendline Analysis - starting with Monthly going all the way down to H1 for big picture.

TRADE

1. Signal Analysis - when trade conditions are met, Trendline analysis will be repeated for all time frames, including lower time frames, and market conditions (upcoming news, ranges, price action) will be reviewed.
2. Trade Monitor - identify partial TP, Trailing Stop, and Stop Loss.  Only add to positive trades.  Close out negative trades if market conditions have changed and wait for a new opportunity.

RELAX

• No Overtrading
• Celebrate Profits
• Analyse Losses
• Enjoy Life

 

 

The perfect Forex Time Zone

When I lived in Vancouver BC Canada I used to get up at 5am to trade the US Market and dreaded it.  Back then I thought South East Asia would be perfect, because the Asian Session would open in the morning, Europe in the afternoon, and US in the evening.  And it is but...

Having lived in Thailand now for 2.5 Years I realized while the time zone here is perfect, the hours don't chive with my lifestyle or better put, my life style in Thailand.   In the evenings, just when the US Market Opens up, is when most of my friends want to meet, go for dinner, play Badminton, or just relax because it's cooling down.

During my last visit to Europe, to my surprise, my lifestyle and trading had a great balance.  In fact I was busier with life than I was with trading, and my trading was better.

A typical day in Europe... 

8am Frankfurt Opens.  I'm either sipping my first cup of coffee or waking up.
9am London Opens.  If I'm up, I check if there is any movement or upcoming news and look for some GBP or EURUSD trades.
12pm Lunch time. The markets usually die down, and I go for lunch or do yoga.
3pm New York Opens.  If I'm not busy meeting friends then I will trade the US Market or US News.
6pm Dinner Time.  Cook, eat out, or meet with friends.
11pm  Tokyo Opens.  This is typically around my bed time, either I'm so tired from a 40km bikeride that I just take a quick glance to see if there is any action, maybe set some entry orders, or I'm still awake and have energy to trade a little more.

While this to me is a perfect day, focus on your lifestyle and schedule, and see when you can fit in some trading times, then it's a matter of trial and error and figuring out your trading style and technique that match your lifestyle.

Don't get me wrong.  I can trade pretty much anywhere, I just prefer the European Lifestyle and time zone. 

No Sexy Girls in Bikinis!

Monsoon season seems to have started here in Phuket.  It sure is coming down now and smells nice, it's as cool as a warm summer day in Canada.

This weather reminds me of when I lived in Vancouver, or Raincouver as we like to call it.  Actually those were some of my best trading days.

 

Rawai, Phuket, Thailand

 



Nowadays I have a hard time concentrating in the heat and with all the distractions Thailand has to offer.  So a little rain is quite welcome.

Next time you're analyzing your trades, consider your environment.  Where did you make your good / bad trades?  Were you in a coffee shop?  At home?  Was it hot? Rainy?  Cold?   Comfy office chair?  On the couch?   Don't laugh, it can make a difference.   Everyone seems to think you can just pull up a laptop and work anywhere.  If you can, kudos to you.  And if you are efficient, wow you are a super star.

As for me, I need a comfy office chair, a decent desk or kitchen table.   I can't do regular chairs.  I also need a decent temperature. Not too hot, not too cold.   Lots of Soda Water on hand, sometimes music, sometimes not.   And no distractions...

No sexy girls in bikinis!

Better Than Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

When you're trading the Forex Market it is easy to fall into what I call the geek diet.  You know, Coca Cola and Snickers Bars.

When you're playing desk jockey the sugar in fast foods keeps your mind active and gives you a false sense of energy.  Energy that you should be getting from doing sports.

Don't get me wrong, I love Snicker's bars.   But as you may know I'm living a healthy lifestyle these days.  It's been over 10 years now that I've started reading on healthy diets, healthy food. It all started with the book "Body for Life".  It was an eye opener.

I lost 20 lbs in 3 weeks and put on 20lbs of muscle. I was in the best shape I had been in my life, at that point. 

The biggest takeaway from that book was to eat healthy 6 days a week and on the 7th day, eat whatever you want. In my case a dozen snicker's bars and dining at Taco Time, Mac Donald's, Burger King, Wendy's and Arby's.  Yet my body would just get healthier and I'd shed weight.

Then I started reading up on detoxing your body, eating healthy, raw, organic.  What can I say, it changed my life.

The challenge for me has always been that I have a sweet tooth. I grew up in Vienna Austria next to a Candy Store.   As a young kid it was paradise, always surrounded by chocolate, candies, and all sorts of sweets.   I called the owners Herr und Frau Zucker (Mr. and Mrs. Sugar).   The name stuck with them and the entire neighbourhood called them that.

Herr und Frau Zucker
Zuckerlmohr
Vienna Austria (Europe)

I still have that sweet tooth.  Back in my Computer Programming days a Coke and Snickers Bar was the preferred snack.

Nowadays I eat super-healthy and make most of my own food, especially sweets.  And the thing is, I don't gain weight.  In fact, it is good for me!  That's because it's not only lower in sugar, organic, and raw, but it's actually healthy because Cacao and Coconut Oil are extremely healthy and beneficial.

When you're trading the Forex Market there is nothing better than a healthy snack.  And since you have the extra time you can easily spend just 20 minutes to make yourself a treat.

Don't believe me?  Try this recipe yourself. 

Better Than Reese's.
Organic. Raw. Healthy. Home made.
Less sugar than 1 Reese's Cup and 30 times as big. 

Forex Taurus Monster Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

1 layer white like chocolate: cashews, raisins, vanilla extract, coconut flakes, coconut oil, organic sugar

1 layer homemade peanut butter: peanuts, organic sugar, coconut oil 
1 layer dark chocolate: 100 percent cacao, coconut oil

You can use the same food processor if you make in this order without washing. sweeten per your taste. I used about 3 to 5 teaspoons sugar only. as for the measurements I just do it by eye and would say about 1 cup nuts and a few tablespoons coconut oil. just add coconut oil gradually and you will see the mass thicken. Taste along the way. 

The trick is to freeze after for 20 minutes, the coconut oil will thicken and harden. so don't worry about the dark chocolate being runny, it will harden.  You can keep it in your freezer or put it in the fridge to make it a little softer.  Experiment with it.  Try adding Cherry Jam for example.   Or Drizzle Coconut Milk on top (and then freeze).   

The cycle of market emotions

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Kombucha

What are you drinking when you're day trading the forex market?    Years ago I discovered Kombucha.  (Booch for Short).  No not the country Kombucha (Cambodia), but the drink.  It is organic, super healthy, detoxifies your body, and gives you energy.  And it's sweet and bubbly but does not have many calories.

Kombucha has been around for thousands of years, mainly in Asia and Russia.   In Japan there is a kelp tea.  The Japanese word for kelp is Kombu.  That is quite similar.  Others say the drink was made popular by Dr. Kombu from Japan and Cha means tea.

If you are in Europe or North America then you are lucky and can purchase Kombucha in organic stores.

I started making Kombucha for fun and to save money.  At $5 per bottle, 3 times per day = $15 per day or $450 per month.  Making it costs you only a cup of sugar and 8 tea bags per 4L batch.  The biggest expense is the Scoby (Symbiotic Colony of Bactery and Yeast).  It's a starter culture that will multiply and produce baby Scoby's with every batch you make. 

Kombucha Scoby

How do you make Kombucha?  In a nutshell, all you need is Water, Sugar, Black & Green Tea Bags (or loose leaf), mason jars, and a Kombucha Scoby. 

First you boil the water, add the sugar, boil some more, add tea, simmer.  Let it cool down and then transfer to a mason jar and add the Scoby.  Cover and wait 5 days.  The Scoby will ferment the tea.

You can do a second fermentation by moving the Liquid (without the Scoby*) to a bottle and adding berries or sugar & ginger, or other fruits.  The key is having enough sugar for it to ferment.  It will become nice and bubbly in 3 to 5 days.  After that you can keep the Kombucha in the fridge.  *Store the Scoby in a glass jar with lid or add it to a new batch.  It should have enough liquid to cover it.

Here are the illustrated instructions, and a good place to buy your first Scoby and Starter Liquid if you are in North America.   Always get a Scoby from a local source or from within your country or continent.   I had a hard time finding one in Thailand and it was expensive but now I have many Scoby babies. 

First Fermentation

Second Fermentation

Do's and Don'ts:

• Do keep all your equipment clean
• Do use quality glass mason jars
• Do use glass bottles to store
• Do use white sugar (best for fermentation)
• Do filter the tea before adding it to the jar if you're using loose leaf tea
• Do cover tightly and double up in warmer countries (otherwise you get mold)
• Do use very clean freshly laundered cotton cloths, only use them for Kombucha
• Do add some vinegar if you are in a warmer country (otherwise you may get mold)
• Do ferment in a dark area that has good air circulation and no dust, garbage, cooking smells, or smoke
• Do check on your Kombucha every day and check for mold (anything fuzzy, colorful)
• Do throw out any moldy Kombucha and Scoby
• Do use a stainless steel pot to boil the water (stainless steel kills bacteria)
• Do NOT let any stainless steel utensils or containers get in contact with the scoby or Kombucha (stainless steel kills good bacteria too)

Where to Get a Kombucha Scoby?

If you are in Thailand then google "Kombucha Phuket Craigslist" and you will find my ad. 

I sell 1 Scoby for 300 Baht and 2 for 500 Baht.  I can also ship within Thailand for an additional 200 baht.

Insanity is a Full Time Job

In all likelihood you are familiar with Albert Einstein's quote:  "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."


Insanity truly is a full-time job.  On so many levels.

• Making mistakes over and over again will keep you busy all day long.  Without desired results. So you keep on repeating and spending more time, energy, and focus on something that is likely to fail again.
• Full-time trading is overkill.  Sure there are traders that live for being glued in front of their computer screen 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, and perhaps even keeping busy somehow with analyzing trades on the weekend.  It is fun for sure.  When I first go into trading that's how it was for me.  BUT and this is a biggie, in my opinion, it's like a sport.  You don't want to over-exhaust yourself and play Badminton 4 hours per day, lift weights 4 hours a day, and then go for a 20K run.  Every day.   Your body needs rest.  So does your mind.   And if you get hooked on a sport, say running, and you love that runner's high, you can get away with running every day for a while but soon enough your body will tell you that you need to pace yourself.  Run every other day. Or just run a little every day but rest once or twice a week.  Sometimes your body (and your mind!) needs rest every couple months for a week or two.   So don't overtrade.  Pace yourself.  Sports may be a "healthy" addiction, Trading is not.  Either way even healthy addictions can bite you in the ass. Do everything in moderation.
• A full-time job does drive me insane.  I just don't have the time and energy to deal with all the b.s. for little pay.  Or even great pay for that matter.  Making $200,000 / year is great.  But if it doesn't fit your lifestyle and you are not happy then you are going to insane trying to fit in and "ride it out".  Sure in 5 years you have made a million, and in 10 years you will have saved a million from the 2 million you made.  BUT life has gone by and you will never get that time back.  If you are unhappy and rich, you are still unhappy.   If you are happy then it doesn't matter how much you make, every day is a gift, and you realize that you don't need much to survive.  I have learnt this the hard way but now I am in Thailand living it.  Don't get me wrong, I still make good money, I don't make $200,000 a year.  Because I don't need it.  I make more than I need to live.  If I want to go to Europe then I just make the money I need and then go.  It's similar to planting a garden.  Why plant more than you can eat?  Sure you'll have some extras to give to neighbours but why plant a field of Basil when you just need a couple bushes.
• Lifestyle.   Sit back and ask yourself "Why was I born?"  "What is life's purpose?"  "What makes me happy?"   "Where do I want to be in 1 year, 3 years, 5 years?"   "When it's time for me to move on and leave this world, what will I look back on?"   Chances are you don't think working is your life's mission.   My motto is "Work to live, not live to work!"
• Not all day's can be sunny days.  You are going to drive yourself insane thinking you need to trade every day.   Life isn't all sunshine and lollipops.  There will be rain, there will be bad weather, life will happen.  So don't expect to be trading every day.  The sun is brightest after darkness.   Find other things to do on "rainy days".

Stay Sane.  Trade in Moderation.  And please get help from an expert.   I just discussed this with my friends Mr. Teddy and Mr. Jai.  If you learn to golf, you should start with a pro.   Sure you can try on your own and get golf tips from someone that plays well.   But you will develop bad habits and eventually realize you spent all this time, effort, and money, and are still doing it wrong!  Then you will seek out a pro, and he will have to reteach you everything, break your bad habits.  That takes more time, effort, and money than learning how to play golf from a pro in the first place.  Please find yourself a good Forex Coach.   If it's not me, that's fine.  I don't take on many people.  BUT be careful to select the right one.  Unfortunately when it comes to money and investments, there are a lot of scams and cons out there.  A lot of "golf pros" that have never played "professional golf" but make money from teaching.

....to be continued