Hi all,
Stephen, I don't think it matters how you go about trying to make
money. I think the more important question is are you happy doing it?
Are you happy doing it winor loose?
If the answer is yes to both questions, I don't think there's a
problem. On the other hand, if you think you might be doing it out of
bordem or out of a compulcive need, then you might want to look at
it allittle more seirouslee.
Gary
On Tue, 2 Feb 1999, I. STEPHEN MARGOLIS
wrote:
> Well, Mag, in my life few matters worthwhile have been easy to achieve.
> There may be easier, more effective, if less immediate and spectacular, ways
> to accomplish my financial goals, and I'm heading in that direction.
> Whether or not I get there???
>
> I not sure where ambition edged into obsession. If I hadn't tried making a
> fortune once, I'd've never felt complete as a person. Having blundered the
> opportunity I'm not ready to quit another attempt simply because the getting
> is so difficult.
>
> Maybe in the end it's all a matter of bearing discomfort. Seems we've all
> got a one way ticket. Might as well take interesting side trips.
>
> This has little enough to do with death or worry. I don't think much about
> dying. I care much about what I do with my life and how I come to terms
> with myself in the process. I do not worry about money, I've enough to get
> by comfortably. The fear and pressure from stock market volatility are
> necessary concomitants of assessing risk. I'm more wary of losing myself
> than any money the "market" can take. I more regret the limits on my time,
> health, and energy keep me from the versatility that marked my salad days.
>
> Wait 'til you reach 50, everything truncates.
>
> Thanks for your kindness and support.
>
> Hopefully the dialogue can help us all.
>
> s.
> ------
>
> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 02:13:56 EST
> From: Magenta Raine <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Missed Opportunities
>
> steve, if it's so stressful, why not get out of the crazy market? you
> don't
> get to take your money with you when you die, so why worry about having a
> million bucks?
>
> mag
>
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