Trading is a grueling mental exercise. Few understand the level of intense mental toughness it takes to succeed at it. It is important as traders that we UNPLUG and take time to rest and recover. The mind needs to see wide open spaces. We need to feel the breeze on our cheeks. We need to enjoy the absence of any digital screen with our phone hopefully locked away somewhere out of reach. We need to be able to stare at a beautiful sunset and just let our minds drift and decompress. This is a vital part of having longevity in this space.
This picture was taken on just such a day. My wife and I took a little cruise in our classic convertible to try to unwind. We parked on the side of the road to...