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Re: Retiring in 6 months (off TSLA options); Plan Review; 08/24 Update – NVDA All-In
roguewarrior0 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:17 pm
Utilizing that very same logic, I’ve determined that not buying and selling even in a play account makes extra sense. So I plan on doing the next:
- Uninstall Monetary Apps from my cellphone and pill. No want for Empower/Constancy/Vanguard/CNBC
- Take away the auto fill for password for my pc for monetary websites
…….
This does not clear up every part however reduces temptation to tinker.
Kudos to you for taking these necessary steps.
I consider that CNBC is a usually unfavourable affect on society. Going “chilly turkey” and withdrawing from that could be a constructive step.
Please preserve us up to date in your progress.
Greatest to you.
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Re: Retiring in 6 months (off TSLA options); Plan Review; 08/24 Update – NVDA All-In
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by runninginvestor »
roguewarrior0 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:17 pm
[snip…]Utilizing that very same logic, I’ve determined that not buying and selling even in a play account makes extra sense. So I plan on doing the next:
- Uninstall Monetary Apps from my cellphone and pill. No want for Empower/Constancy/Vanguard/CNBC
- Take away the auto fill for password for my pc for monetary websites
- I’m going to shut out my NVDA LEAPS as effectively by changing them to Unfold with a $1 hole. I personal 12/18/26 NVDA $65 Calls. So I’ll “Promote to Open” 12/18/26 NVDA $66 Calls to get my money out of them. I alter my threat to $0.50 or $7,000k and I get to defer paying the taxes till April, 2027. I can take the money and make investments it in VTI.
- I’ll preserve $300k Money in Brokerage to fund annual spend and can solely have to login to rebalance
This does not clear up every part however reduces temptation to tinker.
Subsequent Step: I’ll promote additional Calls on Monday (9/9/24) or when NVDA is again to $120, whichever is first.
When one of many fairness principals of my previous consulting agency retired, they went radio silent for the primary yr. Mentioned that they had witnessed too many others by no means totally retire and ended up having the worst of each worlds. These ppl could not take pleasure in retirement bc ppl stored reaching out randomly, and did not benefit from the work after they did attain bc it was all the time a disaster.
They appeared to take pleasure in retirement greater than the others I knew that semi-retired.
A clear break for at the least a set interval may in all probability provide help to too. Absolutely take pleasure in a few of these positive factors together with your spouse and children whereas they’re setting off to school and reside within the second with them for a bit. After a blackout interval from all the time fascinated about investments, you could discover that your investing urge for food has modified.
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Re: Retiring in 6 months (off TSLA options); Plan Review; 08/24 Update – NVDA All-In
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by invest2bfree »
roguewarrior0 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:17 pm
FYI, I did a “Purchase to Shut” on my NVDL 9/6/24 $66.5 Requires $0.10. The Name has already captured 90% of worth so I closed them out. I’ll promote additional Calls on Monday (9/9/24) or when NVDA is again to $120, whichever is first.I’ve been doing a little fascinated about what to do after I unwind NVDA. I’ve additionally began studying “Atomic Habits” for some private development. Sarcastically, it additionally will turn out to be useful for our BH vs Dealer dialogue.
In the end, what many consider will energy is extra a product of atmosphere.
Instance: Whereas there are lots of distinction between a match individual and an chubby individual. Atmosphere performs an outsized position. Match individuals sometimes do not have a kitchen or residence stuffed with cookies, potatoes chips and different junk meals. They have an inclination to have extra wholesome meals round and preserve themselves in wholesome environments. Due to this fact it would not take numerous further will energy as they’re much less more likely to be put in a state of affairs to resolve if I’m going to eat that donut.
Utilizing that very same logic, I’ve determined that not buying and selling even in a play account makes extra sense. So I plan on doing the next:
- Uninstall Monetary Apps from my cellphone and pill. No want for Empower/Constancy/Vanguard/CNBC
- Take away the auto fill for password for my pc for monetary websites
- I’m going to shut out my NVDA LEAPS as effectively by changing them to Unfold with a $1 hole. I personal 12/18/26 NVDA $65 Calls. So I’ll “Promote to Open” 12/18/26 NVDA $66 Calls to get my money out of them. I alter my threat to $0.50 or $7,000k and I get to defer paying the taxes till April, 2027. I can take the money and make investments it in VTI.
- I’ll preserve $300k Money in Brokerage to fund annual spend and can solely have to login to rebalance
This does not clear up every part however reduces temptation to tinker.
Subsequent Step: I’ll promote additional Calls on Monday (9/9/24) or when NVDA is again to $120, whichever is first.
Out of your message Iam undecided whether or not you closed your NVDL place or not?
Re: Retiring in 6 months (off TSLA options); Plan Review; 08/24 Update – NVDA All-In
roguewarrior0 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:17 pm
FYI, I did a “Purchase to Shut” on my NVDL 9/6/24 $66.5 Requires $0.10. The Name has already captured 90% of worth so I closed them out. I’ll promote additional Calls on Monday (9/9/24) or when NVDA is again to $120, whichever is first.I’ve been doing a little fascinated about what to do after I unwind NVDA. I’ve additionally began studying “Atomic Habits” for some private development. Sarcastically, it additionally will turn out to be useful for our BH vs Dealer dialogue.
In the end, what many consider will energy is extra a product of atmosphere.
Instance: Whereas there are lots of distinction between a match individual and an chubby individual. Atmosphere performs an outsized position. Match individuals sometimes do not have a kitchen or residence stuffed with cookies, potatoes chips and different junk meals. They have an inclination to have extra wholesome meals round and preserve themselves in wholesome environments. Due to this fact it would not take numerous further will energy as they’re much less more likely to be put in a state of affairs to resolve if I’m going to eat that donut.
Utilizing that very same logic, I’ve determined that not buying and selling even in a play account makes extra sense. So I plan on doing the next:
- Uninstall Monetary Apps from my cellphone and pill. No want for Empower/Constancy/Vanguard/CNBC
- Take away the auto fill for password for my pc for monetary websites
- I’m going to shut out my NVDA LEAPS as effectively by changing them to Unfold with a $1 hole. I personal 12/18/26 NVDA $65 Calls. So I’ll “Promote to Open” 12/18/26 NVDA $66 Calls to get my money out of them. I alter my threat to $0.50 or $7,000k and I get to defer paying the taxes till April, 2027. I can take the money and make investments it in VTI.
- I’ll preserve $300k Money in Brokerage to fund annual spend and can solely have to login to rebalance
This does not clear up every part however reduces temptation to tinker.
Subsequent Step: I’ll promote additional Calls on Monday (9/9/24) or when NVDA is again to $120, whichever is first.
As all the time, thanks for the replace. It’s smart of you to know your self and realized you must go chilly turkey. Please preserve posting your progress. We’re all rooting to your success.
Since you intend on holding a lot money, are you getting curiosity on that cash? At present you may get a max of 5% from that money if held in a cash market fund. Constancy for instance has a money administration account the place you may get nearly 5% and use that account to pay all of your payments identical to a financial institution. Constancy will mechanically promote you funds as wanted to pay these payments. It’s a simple solution to get $15k out of your investments. Possibly $15k isn’t an enormous deal contemplating the swings you’re used to, however nonetheless $15k will purchase a really good trip some the place.
Re: Retiring in 6 months (off TSLA options); Plan Review; 08/24 Update – NVDA All-In
invest2bfree wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 2:49 pmroguewarrior0 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:17 pm
FYI, I did a “Purchase to Shut” on my NVDL 9/6/24 $66.5 Requires $0.10. The Name has already captured 90% of worth so I closed them out. I’ll promote additional Calls on Monday (9/9/24) or when NVDA is again to $120, whichever is first.I’ve been doing a little fascinated about what to do after I unwind NVDA. I’ve additionally began studying “Atomic Habits” for some private development. Sarcastically, it additionally will turn out to be useful for our BH vs Dealer dialogue.
In the end, what many consider will energy is extra a product of atmosphere.
Instance: Whereas there are lots of distinction between a match individual and an chubby individual. Atmosphere performs an outsized position. Match individuals sometimes do not have a kitchen or residence stuffed with cookies, potatoes chips and different junk meals. They have an inclination to have extra wholesome meals round and preserve themselves in wholesome environments. Due to this fact it would not take numerous further will energy as they’re much less more likely to be put in a state of affairs to resolve if I’m going to eat that donut.
Utilizing that very same logic, I’ve determined that not buying and selling even in a play account makes extra sense. So I plan on doing the next:
- Uninstall Monetary Apps from my cellphone and pill. No want for Empower/Constancy/Vanguard/CNBC
- Take away the auto fill for password for my pc for monetary websites
- I’m going to shut out my NVDA LEAPS as effectively by changing them to Unfold with a $1 hole. I personal 12/18/26 NVDA $65 Calls. So I’ll “Promote to Open” 12/18/26 NVDA $66 Calls to get my money out of them. I alter my threat to $0.50 or $7,000k and I get to defer paying the taxes till April, 2027. I can take the money and make investments it in VTI.
- I’ll preserve $300k Money in Brokerage to fund annual spend and can solely have to login to rebalance
This does not clear up every part however reduces temptation to tinker.
Subsequent Step: I’ll promote additional Calls on Monday (9/9/24) or when NVDA is again to $120, whichever is first.
Out of your message Iam undecided whether or not you closed your NVDL place or not?
its about 20% nearer by itself to “closed for good” after right this moment.
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Re: Retiring in 6 months (off TSLA options); Plan Review; 08/24 Update – NVDA All-In
The decision premiums may cushion a number of the losses, however looks as if the OP may need misplaced some severe $$$. Hopefully they have been capable of shut out the positions earlier within the day.
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