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		Below are comments I have received via email from readers.

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		Reader Comments
		Hi Brent, I received my copy of "The Universal Principles of Successful Trading" yesterday and here I am, at 0330 hr, still sitting here reading it. I hope that says something for the content. Whilst I do have some knowledge of VBA I don't think it's good enough to try writing your simulation into Excel; I would therefore like to take up your kind offer of a ready to use copy of the simulator. Now back to the book ...... Many thanks Regards D.F Australia

		Dear Brent, First, I have to say that your latest book is one of the best books I have ever read about trading (and I read a lot: 50-80 books/year). I worked together with Andrea Unger (2008 and 2009 World Champion future trader) and at the moment I try a new Chart pattern trading System. I also work for a company were we hold Trading Seminars -> so if there is a chance that you visit Austria and would like to hold a seminar, then we would love to organise that for you(http://www.eventustrading.com/Education/). And if possible could you send me your ROR Simulator.... Thank you, and Greetings from Vienna Dipl.Ing. Nikolaos Nicoltsios, CFT

		Hi Brent, May I first thank you for writing a trading book just for me! I have read 30+ books on this confounded subject and ‘At Last’ I have found your book which reads like a personal therapy session. Although I’m only at chapter three, I can see this book being a Trading Classic of the future. May I request a copy of your ‘Risk of Ruin’ simulator for Excel? PS - Please can I request that you stop writing more book of this standard as we don’t want to inform the masses the truth about trading J. Pete Leeds UK

		Dear Brent, Maybe you remember me, I met you at the investment forum in Suntec, Singapore. (I am a bold Swiss guy named Joel) I was on my way to work in the MRT, when I saw an ad on John Bollinger coming to Singapore, so I registered to the seminar and add your presentation to my schedule. John was wonderful, but I have to say that it was your presentation that inspires me the most, together with your book. Your book is talking to me at every line. Since I started an interest in trading in 2007, I read and studied over 40 books (And I became a CMT), but with my experience in trading, I always felt that something was wrong or missing , that I still had no clues or guidance. Your book answered a lot of my questions and provided me guidance, glue my pieces of knowledge together (Don't worry if you don't understand what it means...I am french speaking). As you wrote, maybe not all the readers can see the value of the book, as this knowledge can be accepted after some experiences have been done. I am sure it will help to continue my trading adventure with a new enlightenment. By the way, I supposed you noticed or maybe was it left like this to see if some attentive readers give a feedback. The expectancy formula of p44 is wrongly written (but correctly on p164). I just wanted to thank you so much to write this book, I read already twice! Are you coming again in Singapore soon for your 2 days seminar and 90 days trading coaching? I am thinking joining. Thanks a lot again and wish you nice summer holidays. Kind regards, Joel Widmer Singapore

		Hi Brent, Firstly let me say what a great book, you are truly a great word smith, I wished you had have written this book 7 years ago, as I don't think I have come across a more honest account in my readings of the reality of this capper of trading futures. I really enjoyed your say on the issues of the pain associated with trading, its a lonely and painful world when you are losing. Once again thanks for a great read. .... Once again thank you for sharing your experience in words, well done. Regards M.T

		Hi Brent, I have just gone through your latest book “The Universal Principles of Successful Trading”. I thank you for providing such a valuable resource to traders. I have been building trading systems for stock market in the past few years. Reading your book has confirmed the nagging doubts that I have been having recently. As much as I have been on guard against curve-fitting, I probably have been doing exactly that, albeit inadvertently. I have read most of the mainstream books on trend following, expectancy and position sizing, but these concepts were really driven home only after reading your book. I would also appreciate if you could email me the script for the risk of ruin calculation outlined in your book. Best regards R.B Australia

		Fantastic book! One of the best books I have read on trading. I especially like the part that addresses pain management! J.M

		Dear Brent, Being a mechanical trader in Index Futures myself, I just enjoy reading your book "The universal principles of successful trading" which I received today. I would very much appreciate if you could send my a copy of your Risk-of-Ruin Simulator, as mentioned in your book! Best regards Sergej Nekora (from Switzerland)

		I believe most people are after the “Holy Grail “ of systems that have a high percentage of profitable trades. Hit Rate. As soon as a losing streak occurs they look for the next high hit rate system. I was one of them, for 10 years! Anyway I do believe your new book is a work of art . The holy grail. Regards P.D.B ACT

		First up Brent, congratulations on production of a brilliant book. In my 17 years of "dabbling" with the markets I've not read anything better to help a trader reverse his losing ways. You've described my journey remarkably accurately - tips from newspapers, brokers, purchased trading systems which I didn't validate before use and didn't have the confidence in when the inevitable drawdowns occurred, gullible belief in all that I read and heard, mystic gurus - XXXXXX, expensive sophisticated software, seminars and lots more (you missed out significant losses caused by unhedged currency fluctuations) . Your book has given me the impetus to start again and do it a smarter way this time, a more analytical way. I'm short term discretionary but developing very tight rules which have zero variables when identifying support/resistance and retracements and can be readily verified for expectation. I trade CFDs on the ASX. .... I'm in the process of emailing my 30 trades as well as continuing my hypothetical testing on back data, it is looking promising at the moment. Again, thank you for a fantastic book ( I've got lots of them to judge against). Regards B.R Australia

		Hi Brent, Just finished the book and would love a copy of your risk of ruin simulator to help me validate my system. Great read, thanks! Travis McLean

		Hi Brent, I met you briefly before your cycle indicator session in Singapore on Sunday morning. I wanted to write briefly to congratulate you on your book. I ended up lying to you when I said I wouldn't stay up all night reading it - that's exactly what I did! There are some hard truths in the material, and quite a few gems - I love the xxxx xxxx approach. The chapter on methodology is superb, and challenges thinking I have had for several decades. I wanted to say thank you for a great read, and good luck with your trading. Kind regards, J.F Singapore

		Hi Brent, Your Universal Principles book is amazing. I am reading it now, its past midnight :-) R.N.J.B Singapore

		Good Evening Brent, First may I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your excellent book – it is very informative and provides a good structure for all traders, new and not so new, in which to follow on their trading journey. Thanks Benny Aw Singapore

		Brent, I have read your book, fantastic work and very enjoyable. I think I'll need to re-read the money management section to really get to grips with it. Regards, J.V Singapore

		Hi Brent, Glad I bought your book on universal principles at ATIC Singapore. It’s very comprehensive, covering many important areas and throwing a lot of 'rubbish' and 'noise' out the window. Thank you once again. Regards, J.B Singapore


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