I realize this is a redundant thread of something I started awhile back, but after the discussion in
this thread, I realized that maybe part of the issue at hand here for me is having a lack of accountability.
I have a great significant other that is very supportive and willing to listen, when I am willing to talk... In other words, our conversations about my day range from me talking for awhile to "good". Usually "good" is code for, I just don't feel like talking about a bad day.
And it's easy for me to leave it at that as she doesn't push too hard.
I can't be the only one in our TL community thinking - I could really use some more accountability here...
Maybe I am, who knows.
But we have such a good core group of traders here that I thought I would toss this out there and see what is hit back at me...
The real question is - how/who/when/where/etc do you make yourself accountable so that you stay on track and keep pushing for more (if you do at all)? And if you don't, why not?
I just recall my days a broker where being accountable and knowing that you would be singled out was enough motivation for me to always be in the top part of the class. I simply did not want to be 'that guy' that is always struggling...
So what are some ideas for accountability then? I mean, we live in a world where technology makes just about anything possible, so what are some ways that myself (and others here if interested) could be more accountable?
My ideas:
1) A "How was your day thread". This is the question that is asked by our loved ones, but we don't always feel like opening up. This thread could go anywhere... your thoughts, comments, charts, P&L captures, etc. etc.
2) A straight, P&L thread as this elitetrader thread has. Simple, easy and quick to maintain. Of course, requires some dedication and honesty to work.
3) Something bigger... maybe something with videos, youtube, etc... Camtasia makes recording vid's so easy that maybe there's something here...
4) Blog. I know this could work, but I also don't know that I want to maintain one...
Some ideas...
Maybe James has an idea or two on the programming side that could work if there was interest.
I guess it just boils down to being accountable to the point where you are motivated to do your job and do it consistently...
Let the discussion begin.
