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To: arthur pritchard who wrote (88852)	1/12/1999 6:52:00 PM
From: On the QT	Respond to of 176387

Hi Arthur, OT-OT May the force be with you! That would be the expedient and friendly answer:) You do make excellent points. All of this is obviously opinion. I will take your word for it with regards with going with your feelings. Lets say your confidence and your belief in your internal wisdom, operating the way you do, should produce superior results over those who operate in a similar fashion who do not have your "mindset". For me, it is determining a plan in advance of my actions, and then in spite of my feelings, execute that plan well. Any plan that is "overly theoretical" will,as defined, suffer in practical application and therefore will not execute very well. It can be very "tricky". Handicapping stocks and executing trades based on feelings, can be very tricky as well. If you are not feeling up to par on that day, but you have a lot riding, you run the risk of making serious mistakes. Even if you don't, you probably will not function as well. Can be very stressful. On the other hand, when you are on and every thing is clear, every move you make is pure gold, you are on top of the whole thing, you see things that are obvious to you and blurred to someone else. Can be exhilarating. Can improve the immune system (?) In both cases managing ones feelings for practical purposes is very important. If what we do,works to our satisfaction, we usually will support our own opinion, especially so, when the subject of what we do, is challenged. When there is a difference of opinion, what happens when two people or more talking about the same subject, speak in terms that the other does not understand, or understands but does not respect, or chooses not to use, because "that doesn't work" (in their decision making process)? It is unlikely they will come to the same table! This of course assumes that in the exchange of opinion the two or more really want to eat at the same table:) Ego, self image, the need to be right, the need for approval and belonging, all come in to play. Feelings are neither right or wrong . They just are feelings. When you act on them, how you act on them, the effect of that action needs addressing. That all comes under managing your feelings. You have a gift that I don't have. I don't know how to " feel" the trade. Do I believe it exists? Yes. Can I do it consistently ? No. Can some others? Maybe Can you? I believe you. Best I can do Arthur. Better than "Sometimes I don't see your point" from me to you in our last exchange. Lets say your point this time, was well understood and appreciated. Regards, QT