Hi! I’m Jess. I’m a Trader, and you subscribe to my blog because, well, you just do. I thought I’d better re-introduce myself because you’ve likely forgotten exactly who I am. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? As you used to know but have probably forgotten, I’m on my way to becoming a trader worthy …
Category Archive: Personal Growth
Nov 06
Richard St John – Success in 8 Words
I came across this today care of Chris at The Trading Game and thought it was particularly relevant to where I’m at right now. It’s short and sweet, so take the three minutes to grab a little inspiration. *** Did you know you can get Rogue Traderette posts sent direct to your in-box? Sign up …
Nov 05
4 Things I am Doing Right Now To Become A Kick-Ass Trader
You may have noticed it’s been a bit quiet around here, so let me reassure you that I’ve not, in fact, ditched my life and run off to join the Kalahari bushmen. Although a simple life that involves a great deal of sitting about in the desert does at times seem rather appealing, it’s not …
Oct 24
Hanging Tough. Just Like in the 80′s.
I’m going through a ‘patch’. A great bit soggy quagmire might be a little more accurate, actually. I don’t really like writing that. I’m normally a very capable, unemotional, get-the-job-done kind of girl, (and fun – don’t forget fun, because all that sounds horribly boring and secretary-like) and I’m really not really one to sook …
Sep 30
A Quick Trip To Sooksville.
I think I’m burnt out. I’m not quite sure though, I’ve never really ever felt like kicking trading to the wall and walking away before – not even that first time when I lost a heap of money. But I do today. I’m frustrated. Things are taking forever to fall into place, and I’m sick …
Sep 19
My Number #1 Tip To Instant Wealth – Guaranteed.
I was in the library this morning when a book caught my eye – “Cakes to Die For!” My first thought was how ridiculous, there isn’t a cake in this world that I would die for. World peace, perhaps; or my kids on a good day, but cakes? Then I realised you probably will die …
Aug 12
Paying Yourself First
I’ve never been the kind of girl to eat my vegetables first. As a kid, I was the one who’d happily eat the delicious stuff while the cauliflower turned into a limp, cold wodge on my plate. It was bad planning really, as everyone knows that as disgusting as cauliflower is, it is infinitely worse …
Jul 20
Quit Being a Drama Queen
I struggle to cope with drama queens. You know the types – they always have something that’s going wrong, someone that’s making their life a misery or some kind of outrageous situation that’s causing them untold anxiety, the like of which I’ve clearly never experienced. They have the uncanny ability to grab any given minor …
Jul 16
Struggling As A Trader? Part 3 – Blame Your Teachers
In response to some readers requests, I’ve been looking at some of the ways we’ve been hardwired – by our caveman ancestors, our mothers and now our teachers – to fail at trading. Trading is entirely counter-intuitive, and to be successful we need to be able to recognise our natural inclinations and actively work to …
Mar 27
How I Accidently Killed a Panda.
You can see them in the distance. They’re poised, ready to strike. It’s tempting to get back in your car, drive home and never go back, but the cold fact is you need food or your family will starve. You can see them standing there, innocently smiling at passers-by who are doing their damnedest not …
My name is Jess. I’m an Aussie girl (or maybe I’m a woman – I’m not sure where the cut-off is). I’m a Mum to my daughter and two sons, a wife to my one husband, and a friend to anyone who knocks on the door – particularly if they come bearing red wine. Or any kind of wine, really. More >>
