Author: Michael Covel

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My guest today is John Romero, a renowned figure in the video game industry, known for co-creating the influential and widely popular game Doom. He developed a passion for computers and video games from an early age. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various game development projects and ventures. In addition to his game development work, Romero has also been involved in entrepreneurial endeavors, founding companies such as Ion Storm and Loot Drop. He continues to be active in the gaming industry, working on new projects and sharing his insights and experiences through interviews and public appearances.

The topic is his book Doom Guy: Life in First Person.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

• His early life and family perspective
• Career and success in the gaming industry
• Collaboration and dynamics within development teams
• Game development techniques and innovation
• Current trends and recommendations in the gaming industry
• Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ventures

Mentions & Resources:

• John Romero
• Doom Guy: Life in First Person
• The Romero Shop
• John Carmack
• Geezer Butler

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Hi Michael,

My biggest challenge? I don’t think I can name just one. There are many. I was raised by two bankers who believe in efficient markets, but with a sprinkle of fundamental analysis. I’ve tried fundamental analysis, but found it didn’t work. My best trade was buying Bitcoin in 2019 and selling in early 2022. I sold cause I just had a bad feeling not based on any real logic. I bought it because I thought it was like gold and as long as people believed it had value it would. I didn’t really have a system. I don’t have a mentor and have since lost most of my gains. I’ve made some back going short coinbase, but again. It’s been a bumpy ride I was up $300 then instead of taking profits I got stopped out. So I think I need a system and a mentor, but where to start? Who to trust? Everyone seems to be selling something these days. I stumbled across your podcast a year ago. You seem honest and a no bullshit kind of guy. I read The Little Book of Trading and found it enlightening. I also learned at university that trend following was the only strategy proven to beat the market. However where do I start? I chose to start with you. I’ve always wanted to trade instead of being a corporate slave. I hope to learn from you.

Thanks,
Mike M.

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Good morning Michael,

I am an ardent fan of your podcast. I’ve been trying to become a trader for the last 5 years (with a full time job) and have failed miserably trying everything from penny stocks (Tim Sykes – that is where I was first introduced to you), options, intra-day trading futures with prop firms. Before I quit the trading world for good, I would like to learn the turtle way and see if I have a chance. Could you please guide me if possible on how to approach this.

Appreciate all that you do for the trend trading community.

Ranjan O.

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• Trend Following Podcast Guests
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Performance
• Research
• Markets to Trade
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• Trading Technology
• About Us

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My biggest challenge is to focus on one strategy only and controlling emotions.

Many thanks,
Graham N.

Trend following solves those issues.

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• Trend Following Podcast Guests
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Perhaps you will find interesting how I came across you and your books. Very recently had my semi annual review with my investment advisor. I’ve been with him since 2001 when I rolled over my 401K accumulated over 26 years working for oil and gas companies and started working overseas. Both of us from Andrews, Texas. The advisor is about 10 years younger and two degrees from Notre Dame. He told me the end of the month he would suggest I put some in Abraham Fortress. I googled Salem Abraham. Read up on him some. He’s also a Notre Dame alum, like my advisor. Watched a talk he gave at an Ag conference in Hemphill County Texas a couple of years ago. He’s from Canadian, Texas. Still lives there. I guess his mutual fund is coming available on Raymond James platform. In learning about Salem Abraham, I came across you and your outfit. So I’m 71 years old and have been retired from the oilfield for 10 years this summer. This trend trading may be something I can get my teeth into, if I am still interested after reading all your books.

Awesome. Thanks.

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How can you move forward immediately to Trend Following profits? My books and my Flagship Course and Systems are trusted options by clients in 70+ countries.

Also jump in:

• Trend Following Podcast Guests
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Performance
• Research
• Markets to Trade
• Crisis Times
• Trading Technology
• About Us

Trend Following is for beginners, students and pros in all countries. This is not day trading 5-minute bars, prediction or analyzing fundamentals–it’s Trend Following.

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Good morning & Happy Sunday Mike!

I do have a few questions:

1. Do you teach which leading indicators to follow & how to calculate their distribution via Excel?

2. Are the modules that are on LEAPs & ETFs, are they on strategies or just what LEAPs & ETFs are?

3. I’m looking to learn how to trade a Long/Short portfolio, I didn’t see anything in the syllabus that discusses that specifically, am I missing something?

4. Are the extra videos in the course, are they just interviews or are they teachings from those traders?

Thank you again for taking the time to respond & help me on my journey to becoming a consistently profitable trader!

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Tony K.

All needed indicators are included. Read here. ETFS/LEAPS are specific for trend following. Trend following by definition is long short. All covered. The videos stated are interview videos. Feel free to follow-up!

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How can you move forward immediately to Trend Following profits? My books and my Flagship Course and Systems are trusted options by clients in 70+ countries.

Also jump in:

• Trend Following Podcast Guests
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Performance
• Research
• Markets to Trade
• Crisis Times
• Trading Technology
• About Us

Trend Following is for beginners, students and pros in all countries. This is not day trading 5-minute bars, prediction or analyzing fundamentals–it’s Trend Following.