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This episode detail the career of Lawrence Livingston (a fictionalized composite of real-life traders), focusing on his skillful short-selling techniques in the early 20th-century stock market. The text contrasts Livingston's success with the losses of smaller investors, highlighting the risks and psychology involved in speculation. It also explores the differences between trading in legitimate brokerage houses and bucket shops, where Livingston initially honed his skills. The narrative further examines the challenges of market timing and order execution, emphasizing the importance of understanding market behavior rather than relying solely on technical analysis. Finally, it features anecdotes illustrating the personalities and motivations of various market participants, both successful and unsuccessful.

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