Podcast #2 and feed are live.

Don’t let the title fool you…it is trend following through and through. The perfect “make you think about how to make money” flick for the holidays:

This recently showed in my in box:

Dear Michael,

Hello, this is [name] writing from CNBC. Would you please let me know which company holds the distribution rights to ‘Broke: The New American Dream‘? 

All the best,
[Name]
Senior Talent Producer
CNBC Strategic Programming & Development

What did I do? I obliged and sent a film copy per their followup request. However, I thought to myself, “Not so sure this will be a workable marriage.”

The title of my film Broke: The New American Dream was inspired by Ed Seykota’s classic line:

“Win or lose, everybody gets what they want out of the market. Some people seem to like to lose, so they win by losing money.”

Yes, in many ways, due to bad choices (trusting that mutual funds always go up, buying condos with no money down and taking money out, making investing decisions off news heard on CNBC, etc.), “broke” is definitely the new American dream. Is there a way out of that? You bet. My film is the needed way out. It is a real prescription for taking control of your financial life.

Note: This is the only documentary ever produced grounded 100% in a trend following philosophy.

A 1997 PBS show worth watching…

My documentary film’s name, Broke: The New American Dream, is derived straight away from Ed Seykota’s line in the book Market Wizards:

“Win or lose, everybody gets what they want out of the market. Some people seem to like to lose, so they win by losing money.”

Film site: www.brokemovie.com. More film info.

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A recent review of my film Broke that made me smile — cause I am not sure what film he watched!

“I caught this on a Documentary Channel and I felt afterward like some of the deepest-thinking reviewers. It leaves off a lot of folks who have been on the sidelines of life the past decades without money-making jobs like real estate brokers or hedge-fund managers; or the feinting poker players. In other words for those who must struggle, you must breakfast, lunch and dinner on hope to recapture the upswings of your homes or the generosity of your employer who hasn’t shipped the firm abroad. The reality is, if you don’t come back to your house with an exceptional income, keep looking. Because this documentary does not address the saps who haven’t been drawn the cards on the table to put them in the game of risk and luck depicted here. It presumes that millions of other dwellers beyond the devastated areas have sufficient income to generate their American Dream. It begs you to have the mental aptitude of a Houdini. It wants us to believe that life has affordable risks if we have the instincts of a poker player; whereas, until the 70′s, the American Dream was guaranteed by an education, solid marriage and sound character. Here, you only require the predatory instincts of a roving gambler. Welcome to West World, by gummy!”

I know I am not supposed to laugh when someone rips the shit out of me, but there are some damn funny lines in there. He must not have liked my review of Moore here.

Three new podcasts:

Aug 17: MP3 1

Aug 16: MP3 2

Jul 14: MP3 3

I took a long break, but starting up the podcasts again. Hit me with questions via email if you want me to cover a subject.

I want your video feedback and reviews. Turn on your camcorder, your video Skype or iChat or whatever video source you want and put your video statement on “tape” so to speak and email it along. What am I looking for? Feedback, reviews, praise, thoughts, success stories or even fiery criticism where you rip me to shreds…all about:

1. My books “Trend Following” and or “The Complete TurtleTrader“.
2. My film “Broke“.
3. My websites.
4. My courses and DVDs.
5. The subject of trend following.
6. Or even my review of Michael Moore’s film!

Let me know what you think on video! It’s a great way to get your message out there!