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Fist Day of Jury Duty

Monday, 15 August 2011 09:35

I am not sure what the laws of New Jersey are about serving for Jury Duty but I seem to get called more than anybody I know. So when I got the notification last month I was not thrilled with the idea but I know that it is nearly impossible to get out of service. I made my way down to the Essex County Courthouse in Newark not excited with the idea of spending two days in a hot crowded room and figuring out my excuses for why I will not serve.

Much to my surprise since my last service, the courthouse has had a complete makeover with the jury waiting room a gorgeous, comfortable room with four flat screen TV's, couches with computer tables and WI-FI so I can write this blog in real time. I am not sure if I will get called to a trial but at least I know that the waiting time will be easier.

I will be watching the markets on my laptop, no trading of course, but I do think that watching the market without positions can be valuable. Not having skin in the game can allow you to be more objective as to overall trends and if you are just learning how to trade, it is great to be able to watch setups occur and how they play out without emotion.

As the saying goes, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. I am not thrilled to have jury duty but maybe I can learn some information about the market that will allow me to make more money when I am able to get back to trading.

Happy Trading!