А lthough I have learned from almost everyone I have interacted with over the years, there are a few people I want to thank espe- cially for their contributions to Way of the Turtle.
First and foremost, I am greatly indebted to Richard Dennis, who had the balls to propose and execute the Turtle idea. I am also grate- ful for his confidence in me and my abilities when I was only 19 years of age. Richard is one of the modern era’s truly great traders. He is also one of the most courageous. He is a thoughtful, honest, and genuine person. I am honored to have learned from him.
Second, I want to thank Rotchy Barker, who was my first trading mentor. He took me into his home and taught me for no other reason than that he believed in me. Rotchy is the genuine article: a very gen- erous and honest man and an excellent trader. I learned much of value from Rotchy, not the least of which is that all successful people owe their success to the help of others. I hope my own life honors that spirit.
Third, I want to thank George Arndt for having the crazy notion that 17-year-old kids could program computers long before that was a well- known idea. But most of all, he gets credit for instilling in me his pas- sion for trading and for persuading me to apply for the position with Richard Dennis.