
21 Lessons From Jesse Livermore
03/01/22 • 24 min
Jesse Livermore's story is fascinating, and the book Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is one of the most memorable books I’ve ever read. In this episode I break down 21 of Jesse's trading rules, what they mean to us today as modern traders, and share my thoughts on his suicide and what we can learn from this great but troubled trader's life and career.
Zen & The Art of Trading:
Episode Links & Resources:
- Original Blog Article
- Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
- Mark J. Perry's Fortune 500 Study
- Turney Duff's Book 'The Buy Side'
More Info About Jesse Livermore:
Jesse Livermore's story is fascinating, and the book Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is one of the most memorable books I’ve ever read. In this episode I break down 21 of Jesse's trading rules, what they mean to us today as modern traders, and share my thoughts on his suicide and what we can learn from this great but troubled trader's life and career.
Zen & The Art of Trading:
Episode Links & Resources:
- Original Blog Article
- Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
- Mark J. Perry's Fortune 500 Study
- Turney Duff's Book 'The Buy Side'
More Info About Jesse Livermore:
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