Richard (CA)

 Anyone stressed out due to the market’s recent volatility or just simply stressed, should consider the following and perhaps go fishing.

Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, published in 1923 is the fictionalized biography of Jesse Livermore. One of the greatest traders ever.

Arguably one of the most important books ever written about trading, definitely one of the most popular.

As a former longtime trading addict!! I found fishing to be the best medicine after being run over and left bloodied, (occasionally bleeding profusely). Livermore’s love for fishing is evident throughout this incredible book. It is obvious by some of the following exerts that his need to escape/ need for balance is fulfilled by fishing.



“I love fishing and I needed a rest”

“The fishing was good. I was out of stocks. My mind was easy. I was having a fine time”.

“I had come to Florida on a fishing trip. I had been under pretty severe strain and I needed a holiday”

“I am crazy about fishing”

“I am really daffy about fishing and this was the time when I was going to fish to my heart’s content”.

“waiting to go on my joyous planned fishing trip...”

“Strong though corn, my desire to go fishing was even stronger...”

“I cruised about in Florida waters, having a grand old time. The fishing was great. Everything was lovely. I didn't have a care in the world…”

“I am very fond of salt-water fishing”.

“I was fishing and enjoying myself with
out any thought of the markets…”



When I exited that line of work in 2001, I immediately boarded a plane to Bimini (Hemingway had sold me). In my opinion fishing is one of the best stress relievers (with the exception of losing a big heavy).

Regardless of the origin(s) of your stress. Try and take some time off and go fishing!

R