A little while ago, I got an interesting email from a reader. With his permission, I am reprinting it here:
Dear Tim,
I’m curious about the state of mind in the permabear.
Slope of Hope Blog Posts
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I’m Still Standing
Some people make a big deal out of New Year Resolutions, and oftentimes, particularly in the United States, these resolutions focus on weight. I don’t bother with resolutions myself, but I wanted to once again tell everyone that going from a “sitting” desk to a “standing” desk a few years ago has made a huge difference for me.
Naturally, 99% of folks out there sit down at a desk, but having decided (out of the blue, really) one day to elevate my desk and sell my Aeron chair, I’d never go back. I don’t have back problems, and I am certain I would be 20 pounds heavier than I am right now if I didn’t stand up all day long.
Weak Beyond Belief
My tactical decision to NOT go long equities but simply go “less short” has worked out well. I went from 80 short positions this morning down to 54, but I clamored right back to 80 again. I think I’ve been profitable every single day this year, which is a bizarre feeling for a permabear like me. The only thing I touch which seems to turn to poo every time is gold (which, foolishly, I’ve tried going long the past couple of days). That poor metal remains a complete and utter piece of crap. I really should stop trying.
Swing Trading List
Shake Shack IPO Update
