Half workouts. music selection: “Dangerous” — Within Temptation waist-line: 37 inches My elbows continue to be a source of irritation. I think they are getting better with rest but once I’m fully back, I will probably avoid high rep sets
Strategy Review
No new trades this week. music selection: “Meant To Live” — Switchfoot weigh-in: 195.6 (2.4) I’m down over six figures on the year. Since I’m playing with less than half a million to begin with, this is an enormous decline.
Bro, do you even lift?
Missed a few workouts. music selection: “Blinded By The Light” — Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (Wrapped up like a douche?!?) waist-line: 37 inches I’ve skipped a few workouts because my elbows are really bothering me. Not really the elbows, the
Rolling positions BX, EPD
Three positions expired over the weekend. music selection: “Break Our Hearts Down” — Bullet Height weigh-in: 198.0 +0.4 One position finished in the money over the weekend (CVS) and was called away. Two more finished out of the money and
Financial Transparency as of 30NOV2018
Each month, I break down my finances and financial progress. This serves primarily to keep me accountable. I hope it also helps others see the power of an income centric approach to early retirement investing. Today’s report covers the month
Bro, do you even lift?
Making progress? music selection: “Gimme Shelter” — The Rolling Stones waist-line: 37 inches – not bad post turkey week. My main metrics of body weight and waist line are sort of stalled. But I feel like I’m making progress because
Getting started with options – covered calls
How to get started selling options. Music selection: “Head Over Heels” — The Go-Go’s Weigh-in: 197.6 +0.2 (not bad for “turkey week”) One of the most common questions I get here at the Raptor is about how to get started
Friday Fixed Income – Business Development Companies (BDC)
The income opportunity with non-bank business lenders. music selection: “Paradise” — Tesla Each Friday at the raptor I cover opportunities to earn income in early retirement via dividends, distributions, and interest. There is one entire sector I haven’t covered yet
Bro, do you even lift?
Another week in the bag. music selection: “Poundcake” — Van Halen weigh-in: 37 inches I have not been making much progress on how much I’m lifting. I am making progress on my waistline. A few months ago, I couldn’t squeeze
Rolling some positions BHF, SMG, VNOM, ON
Multiple positions expired over the weekend. music selection: “Gimme Sympathy” — Metric weigh-in: 197.4 +0.4 I am saying goodbye to a couple positions. The recent volatility has made it clear to me I am overexposed and need to play better