Stake Your Own Claim
"For it's disgraceful for an old person, or one in sight of old age, to have only the knowledge carried in their notebooks. Zeno said this . . . what do you say? Cleanthes said that . . . what do you say? How long will you be compelled by the claims of another? Take charge and stake your own claim — something posterity will carry in its notebook."
— Seneca, Moral Letters
Today's meditation is an interesting one that got me thinking!
I do like quotes from other people, which relate to trading and I have probably used a few as examples over what is now nearly 12 months of writing these daily journals.
I have also written my own musings, through experiences on my trading journey, which I read, to use as a constant reminder to myself and find that it really helps me obtain the correct mindset, patience and discipline, for an upcoming trading session.
I really like the last couple of paragraphs from today's meditation and I quote; "It's harder (and more intimidating) to venture out on your own and express your own thoughts. But how do you think those wise and true quotes from those towering figures were created in the first place?
Your own experiences have value. You have accumulated your own wisdom too. Stake your claim. Put something down for the ages--in words and also in example."
I have shared my own written musings with a select few people, who I respect and have a lot of time for.
Maybe in time I will share it with others.
It may be worth considering doing something similar yourself, as you evolve and develop on your trading journey.
Your experiences and thoughts/musings could help you and others too maybe?
It could prove to be an interesting challenge to "stake your own claim." Food for thought perhaps?