Yesterday, a Pushy Currency Broker (hereon refered to as PCB) called me up, direct from American, and tried to convince me that I needed his help to make SIX FIGURES on the currency markets.

PCB "Let me tell you a bit about my company. We have been making money for people for our clients for years on the currency market".

....continue 10 minutes of sales pitch that even I was unable to interrupt.

Cynic "If your company is so good - why are you still working for them? You should be kicking it back in the Bahamas with some of these big winnings that your promising to make for me."

PCB "But Daniel, that would be a conflict of interest, I can't invest in the same portfolio that i'm recommending to my clients. "

Cynic "Then quit. You know who all the good research analysts are in your company. You go out drinking with them. Quit, stick your own money where your motorized mouth is, and make a fat fortune. Don't waste your time calling unemployed drifters like me. Make some real money."

PCB "It's not that simple"

Cynic "Work at it dude, it'll be worth it in the long run. Honestly, a bit of hard work, and some faith, and you'll be a millionaire in no time. You know you can do it. You're the man. Go for your dreams"

.....20 minutes of continued arguing, pep talk, false promises and confusion

PCB "You know what Daniel, you've changed my mind. I should quit, I should make something for myself"

Cynic "That's the spirit. Bye"

- posted by Daniel @ Wednesday, November 03, 2004