You know I love trading, many of you also know about my ongoing journey with running. It’s funny—I never thought I’d get into running. Every time I tried it in the past, I hated it. Watching runners pounding the pavement, I’d think, That’s not for me.
Wait is this guy talking about running again, while he's on another cruise... Yes and yes, but stick with me. I'm writing this from a cruise ship because I know I can help you!
See life has a way of surprising us. Saying yes to almost everything I learn more about experiences I don't know if I'd like.
A couple of friends asked me to run the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon last year. My gut reaction was to say no—running a single mile felt impossible, let alone 13! But, like I always tell my coaching students, sometimes you just have to say yes and figure it out later.
I was terrified. I had no clue how I’d manage to run that far. Yet, I agreed. That’s when I discovered something that changed my perspective—not just on running, but on trading and life.
Running Is Just Like Trading
Here’s the thing about running: it’s a lot like trading (and, honestly, any discipline that requires consistency). You won't always be in the mood. You don’t need perfect conditions. You just need to put in the reps. Show up, even when you don’t feel like it. Especially when you don't feel like it.
In typing this on the last day of the cruise. It's a sea day. I committed to my accountability group that I’d get in three 30-minute runs.
This is how the track looked the first couple of runs...
This is how the track looked the very last day.. it's similar to how the gym fills up the first week of January...
The last day I was weaving through crowds (sorry its blurry I was legit running).
What Does This Have to Do with Trading?
Right now, Bitcoin has broken $100,000, and the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is off the charts.
Look at the purple line I drew last month! This is when I told my inner circle I was getting into bitcoin...
Crypto groups are buzzing again. My phone is lighting up with texts from people who used to laugh at me for being a full-time trader. Suddenly, they want to know how to buy crypto. They’re telling me Robinhood is going to double in the next year.
Let me be clear: I’ve been trading Robinhood (HOOD) all year. I’ve been posting my trades for free in real time. We’ve made money on HOOD since it was $12. But here’s the kicker: I’m not piling in now. Here are the real time posts I made to discord...
Why am I going slow now? Because the principle that works for running, trading, and life is the same: Show up consistently, but don’t let emotions dictate your decisions.
Buy Low, Sell High—Not the Other Way Around
If you love Bitcoin at $100k, why didn’t you love it at $50k back in August?
$ Maxwell’s timeless rule for making money is buy low, sell high. So, while others are scrambling to buy Bitcoin at $100k, I’m selling small amounts to people caught in the FOMO wave.
This approach has worked for me time and again. It’s why I’ve run multiple half marathons, including one in NYC. It’s why I lace up my shoes every Sunday for a long run, even when I’d rather stay in bed.
The lesson is simple: Discipline and consistency are what set you apart—whether you’re running when the world’s asleep or trading when the market is manic.
Trading on a Cruise
This week, I’m soaking up the sun on a cruise in Mexico. But I’m still trading. I got this notification our CROX trade hit target sitting on a beach in the Bahamas.
I opened and closed a Robinhood trade right from the ship and posted it for our wonderful community.
Because trading, like running, becomes second nature when you’ve put in the work. You show up, you follow your plan, and you stay consistent—even when life’s distractions come calling.
I know this post was a bit different from the usual. But the principles that fuel success in running and trading are the same.
Next week, I’ll be back with a more traditional post. Until then,
Happy trading, good kids—Don’t forget to show up for yourself, even when it’s hard.
Hope to see you at the virtual coffee zoom Dec 18th at 9 am at market open:
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