In 2002 I began my trading life with Jim Berg. I bought his book,'The Share Trader's Handbook' (signed and now a collector's item!) and enrolled in his course with Metastock.

The following year I did another course with him. Over subsequent years I have followed him to the Traders Expos and confirmed my beliefs in him and his trading teachings. His presentations at the ATAA here in Melbourne have given me added assurance that I am on the right track.

His teaching ability is outstanding, clear, concise, and consistent. These characteristics were confirmed at the weekend.

Over the years, two of my children have done basic courses with Jim and now my daughter in law Stephanie has joined our family "Jim Berg Fan Club". She too learned much from the weekend and I look forward to comparing notes with her.

I am now a full time trader and live by my trading alone thanks to Jim. He has taught me several cardinal rules:

• Stop loss discipline
   
• Let your profits run
   
• Develop a Trading Plan (write it down) and back test it with paper trades to a point where you have confidence in you plan so you are able to implement your trade when under stress of falling prices.

Now 75 years old, my most grateful thanks go to Jim and his team for all you have given me and my family over the years. Best wishes to all traders. Stick to the Rules.

Thanks for all the support you provide. I decided to adopt Jim's methodology and this will be a good refresher/update.

I believe in learning from those with more experience than me, and Jim's approach matches my style. "