“I had this check on my desk and I wasn't going to cash it because I wanted the ability to give it back to the publisher. And I knew if I cashed it, I'd start spending it.”

Greg Zuckerman · Michael Covel's Trend Following · Ep. 1413: Motivated by the TurtleTraders Too with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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did not cash the book advance check for several months to avoid spending it and maintain ability to return it if needed

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