Jesse Livermore was a speculator, he won big he lost big. He was also a depressive most probably bipolar. His mental disorder probably contributed to his success, he was good with numbers and information he was not scared of risk. In later life he lost his touch and killed himself. Frequently hyperthymics are productive in youth but as they age cognitive abilities deteriorate and they become susceptable to depression. You have to die of something, because of his achievements and experience he is rightly admired and respected
