Risk of Ruin

Bill Perkins is Not Afraid

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May 6, 2023
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ANECDOTE

From Screen Clerk To Limo Driver

  • Bill started as a screen clerk checking trades and sneaking sandwiches onto the trading floor.
  • He drove a limo at night to make ends meet while learning futures and hedging basics.
ADVICE

Build Your Own Training Program

  • Learn proactively when no formal training exists by reading and asking informed questions.
  • Combine night courses, books, and day-floor listening to accelerate your path to trading.
INSIGHT

Collaborative Trading Culture

  • Trading culture in Houston fostered collaboration despite competition, unlike adversarial sports analogies.
  • That camaraderie helped traders share ideas and sharpen edges across firms.
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