The Withdrawal Issue: A Journey through the 1980s Bull Market
The Intricacies of Addiction and the Bull Market
– Introduction to the concept of addiction and its connection to the brain’s evolutionary processes.
From Bear to Bull: A Wall Street Transformation
– The sudden shift in the investment landscape as fresh cash flooded the market.
– The influx of young brokers addicted to the allure of Wall Street.
The Rise of the Yuppies and the Wire Houses
– The emergence of the Young Urban Professionals and their influence on the financial scene.
– The transformation of the traditional brokerage firms.
A Personal Journey into the Wall Street Circus
– The author’s transition from a struggling comic to a stockbroker at PaineWebber.
– The excitement and addictive nature of stockbroking in the ’80s.
A Unique Partnership: Denede Wickham and the Battle between Love and Fear
– The author’s desk mate and mentor, Denede Wickham, a highly successful broker with a unique perspective on the market.
– Denede’s philosophy of the constant battle between love and fear and its impact on the mind.
A World of Drugs, Addiction, and Reflection
– The drug-induced lifestyle of Wall Street brokers during this era.
– Profound reflections on the addiction and withdrawal cycles in various aspects of life.
