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#5330, 5331: I Screwed Up In A Big Way

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This is not one of my prouder moments as I was rushing from charity to charity event here in Mexico the other day and I lost my backpack with my laptop, 3 phones, my passport and so much other stuff, the past few days have SUCKED as I've tried to find it so please learn from my mistake:

Posted Dec 28, 17 8:12 AMbytimothysykes

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SlayerDec 28, 17 8:14 AM

Thanx Tim. Life is still good. No one is Perfect.

PoisnFangDec 28, 17 8:14 AM

Stay safe Tim!

lifechngrDec 28, 17 8:17 AM

Bummer Tim. I hope someone has the integrity to return it all to you. Still, you seem to have a good attitude in spite of this major problem....good example that attitude is a choice. I have always lived by this quote: 10% of Life is what happens to you and 90% is your attitude!

penny_WISEDec 28, 17 8:18 AM

stay calm

KBR354Dec 28, 17 8:19 AM

OMG TIM!!! I hope you find your backpack!!!!! But I learned from your lesson!!!

PoisnFangDec 28, 17 8:21 AM

Stay Calm Tim

nick4078Dec 28, 17 8:21 AM

Damn, God bless you, hope you find your bag.

HMstarsDec 28, 17 8:21 AM

STAY CALM

Bryan88Dec 28, 17 8:21 AM

its sucks, good thing is you still got the number 1 thing Your Health

D5CandymanDec 28, 17 8:21 AM

Damn Tim! I really hope you find your backpack!!! Thanks for the back-up data advice. Thank you for sharing this portion of your JOURNEY! #StayCalm!!

BretpolDec 28, 17 8:22 AM

Stay calm.

ryan_trader87Dec 28, 17 8:22 AM

Stay calm!

ryancobar60Dec 28, 17 8:22 AM

stay calm

LukeADec 28, 17 8:22 AM

stay calm

ScottSweetDec 28, 17 8:22 AM

Stay Calm, Shit Happens

Fortune1OnPTDec 28, 17 8:22 AM

Stay calm. Looks like your doing that well Thank you for the lesson Tim.

Israel500Dec 28, 17 8:23 AM

Stay calm Bro.

AustinBustamanteDec 28, 17 8:23 AM

stay calm

enmanuel1583Dec 28, 17 8:23 AM

WOW man, that's tough

CharlieTangoDec 28, 17 8:23 AM

stay CALM!!!!

carstenbestDec 28, 17 8:25 AM

Stay calm.

Conner_TaMaderDec 28, 17 8:25 AM

Sorry about your things being lost. I'm sure you will find it soon but be safe!

asfricksrsDec 28, 17 8:25 AM

Time for an upgrade on the electronics, pp sucks, your health is the greatest value of all.....and you are ok Master. Be safe, thank you, stay Real.

CowardTraderDec 28, 17 8:25 AM

Sorry Master Sykes for your loss..Stay Calm and Carry On!!! Thanks for sharing the goods and bad...all this is just wisdom for us

GoshdarnitTradeDec 28, 17 8:25 AM

Sorry that happened, Tim. You're handling it great!

Lx888Dec 28, 17 8:25 AM

It's great you have a good attitude. Offer a reward on twitter and Instagram.

zarazaDec 28, 17 8:26 AM

damn...it does suck...been there..Thank You for showing us that staying positive is so important and blowing of the excess steam is human

TorkersDec 28, 17 8:26 AM

Stay calm! gl on your situation

JbroomeDec 28, 17 8:27 AM

stay calm

erniewood1Dec 28, 17 8:27 AM

Thanks, Tim...stay safe!

littlemoneyDec 28, 17 8:28 AM

Tim, At the end of the day, your relationships with the people in your life will be greater assets than any material things. Take time. Be present. You'll thank yourself for it later !!!

Lx888Dec 28, 17 8:28 AM

Stay calm! Thank you, sharing your experience.

robertrodDec 28, 17 8:29 AM

stay calm

thetraderwindsDec 28, 17 8:29 AM

Sorry to hear Tim :( Hope you find your backpack soon.

FabianBaezDec 28, 17 8:30 AM

Stay calm. Hope you find your belongings. Sorry to hear about that.

izalivingthedreamDec 28, 17 8:32 AM

I feel for you dude. When I was in San Fransico at Fishermans Whorf my backpack was stolen, with my laptop, tablet,, house and car keys and my passport. Another friend also lost everything and her passport. It sucks. Try to make the best of it. On the upside, I did yoga at the Cathedrale. It was wicked. You're right you can only control how you react. Best of luck and stay calm.

shaggy1204Dec 28, 17 8:34 AM

stay calm..! you ill get your backpack , ALL IS WELL..!

hurricanetraderDec 28, 17 8:35 AM

You're doing great Tim! Just refocus. What a life lesson!

emcnultyDec 28, 17 8:39 AM

Stay calm

novastoxDec 28, 17 8:47 AM

Stay Calm Sensie!! Be like water.

jtranDec 28, 17 8:51 AM

thanks for keeping it classy!!! lol

MKanjuDec 28, 17 8:52 AM

Stay calm and safe

larkjrDec 28, 17 8:54 AM

Stay calm

EnglishgentDec 28, 17 9:02 AM

Stay calm!

SAndrewsDec 28, 17 9:05 AM

Stay calm Tim

TimBDec 28, 17 9:13 AM

My bro is a pilot. We can come smuggle you out! Stay calm

DNJAMDec 28, 17 9:14 AM

stay calm!

kwilliams2016Dec 28, 17 9:16 AM

stay calm Tim.... it will all be ok..

ham159Dec 28, 17 9:17 AM

stay calm thanks Tim

Rayhbk010Dec 28, 17 9:17 AM

I hope u find your bag tim

unusualfindsDec 28, 17 9:24 AM

Stay calm

cleanbirdDec 28, 17 9:26 AM

Stay calm you have your health all is good

rjharriedDec 28, 17 9:34 AM

stay calm

Benjamin_TroumblyDec 28, 17 9:38 AM

Stay Calm!

gregorymauterDec 28, 17 9:40 AM

stay calm check the surrounding's they may have taken the cash and threw the bag.

ZachRDec 28, 17 9:40 AM

Stay Calm. Thanks Tim

hle303Dec 28, 17 9:40 AM

Sorry bro shit sucks

Growth4meDec 28, 17 9:41 AM

Focus on the important stuff.

wealthy4747Dec 28, 17 10:07 AM

Stay calm... sorry to hear about your backpack Tim. The way you are handling it is very inspirational. I just took a bigger lose this morning then I wanted because I broke some rules. I was feeling very disappointed in myself about it as I should. However, after watching this lesson I know I need to learn from this mistake and keep moving forward. Thank you Tim

CherDec 28, 17 10:11 AM

Well you were texting me yesterday....hmmm...I hope you find your things....at least you're safe and healthy!!!

Sunny13Dec 28, 17 10:12 AM

Left comment on you-tube for you~ that said, here is the headline of my screw up & what spurred the 'good news-zero to hero, local girl makes good[finally], it is also why I harp on Stephan about his drinking. This will make you feel better:http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue2/2004/12/17/230234-vail-school-bus-driver-accused-in-dui-case/

Sunny13Dec 28, 17 10:17 AM

And because you got me muted on twitter [which I have cleaned up and disengaged, dumping that noise on FB] one of our members made this for me. I am #1 in chat since going down the rabbit hole on your reading list. But gonna have to give up profit.ly for a few months to fulfill 18' plan. I will miss EVERYONE TERRIBLY! Saved my life and will always be home!https://media.giphy.com/media/xULW8CfQGTx7ldVdle/giphy.gif

dmatinDec 28, 17 10:24 AM

No small loss will wipe you out. I needed this today. Thanks Tim.

2grasleysDec 28, 17 10:30 AM

Stay Calm!!

rgleathermanDec 28, 17 10:31 AM

Stay calm

EnjoyLifeDec 28, 17 10:35 AM

S**t happens, more was lost in war... KEEP CALM!!!

keinliebDec 28, 17 10:38 AM

We've all done it. I was wondering why you were so quiet for a while. Not like you to be so quiet. Hope you find your stuff.

Nighthawk_TraderDec 28, 17 10:39 AM

Stay calm

rmnotesDec 28, 17 10:44 AM

stay calm

TradeSmallDec 28, 17 10:45 AM

Sorry for your loss. Hope you find it and great job staying calm!

MRBJAMDec 28, 17 11:37 AM

Sh@#%# Happens. memories are not replaced.

michaelmasonDec 28, 17 11:38 AM

Stay calm - sorry you lost your backpack. You do a lot of good things for people; I hope a good person does a good thing for you and returns your backpack.Think positive- good karma.

cfcmicktDec 28, 17 11:51 AM

Wow, most people would be crushed if this happened to them. You have an amazing attitude. I still hope you get your belongings back. Thank you always for the great advice despite. A truly great teacher and mentor to learn from. Thank you Tim.

jacintoDec 28, 17 12:02 PM

stay calm

OceanRiderDec 28, 17 12:04 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss. Something good will come from this. We are all going to have bad stuff happen at one point or another. All we can do is keep moving forward. #StaySafe #KeepMovingForward #StayPositive

lofloatJAMDec 28, 17 12:04 PM

Sorry for your loss youngster. awesome that you are being a calm human example to the world. You are right anger & attitude gets no one anywhere! Continue to Make great memories, stay calm!!!!! Be safe, God bless.

AndrewComDec 28, 17 12:16 PM

Stay calm! Sorry for your loss!

edgecrusherDec 28, 17 12:25 PM

Stay calm.

SpaceBountyDec 28, 17 12:57 PM

Stay calm! Congrats everyone!!

kevin134Dec 28, 17 1:01 PM

who ever took that back pack is off the yams

cidguyDec 28, 17 1:16 PM

Had my wallet swiped in Mexico several years back, I feel ya! Good luck.

HenokDec 28, 17 1:36 PM

Stay calm

Traderj8kDec 28, 17 1:39 PM

Sending Many Positive Vibes your way to find that Backpack !!!!!

AlaskaGrizzlyDec 28, 17 1:40 PM

STAY CALM! The more I watch you the more I RESPECT you! I am impressed!!!!!!

abcaat123Dec 28, 17 1:43 PM

stay calm

DaddyZayDec 28, 17 1:49 PM

stay calm

CovaEspa1Dec 28, 17 2:04 PM

Stay calm Tim.

SkyWellDec 28, 17 2:33 PM

well said bud, losing temper is far worse than a controllable loss.

CharlesWilsonDec 28, 17 2:35 PM

Dam Tim I hope you find your stuff, we all have lost or had things stolen, however Android lost did work when I needed it well wishes man!

SkyWellDec 28, 17 2:39 PM

STAY CALM

McGuiganCapitalDec 28, 17 3:05 PM

Stay calm Tim!

AndreweyinkDec 28, 17 3:27 PM

Stay calm!

timothysykesDec 28, 17 3:33 PM

@OceanRider thanks, agreed!

Wizetrader1Dec 28, 17 3:39 PM

Stay Calm. Sorry to hear Tim, But it can be replaced. Thanks for all you do.

Sawmill63Dec 28, 17 4:27 PM

Try to enjoy life to the fullest as today is a present and tomorrow is a gift.

SvaldoDec 28, 17 4:31 PM

Stay calm! Sorry to hear about the shit you're going through Tim. Really hope the backpack turns up with the sentimental things for you. Cheers for the video.

JP70Dec 28, 17 4:31 PM

Stay Calm

AL1Dec 28, 17 4:45 PM

Stay Calm. Great life lesson. Hope you find your stuff.

timothysykesDec 28, 17 4:52 PM

@Svaldo thank you mucho!

bradbo1Dec 28, 17 4:53 PM

Yikes!

HafidDec 28, 17 4:53 PM

Hell yah! Stay positive!!! Something we all gotta remind ourselves! Thanks bro!

TraderChefDec 28, 17 4:57 PM

Stay Calm

ridetorichesDec 28, 17 5:09 PM

good on ya mate , you made it a lesson for all of us, keep calm and say FAR KEW life is a gift say in the present

nedster50Dec 28, 17 5:11 PM

Lots off luck hope you find your backpack with all your things Tim.

FifiDec 28, 17 5:23 PM

Stay calm

David679Dec 28, 17 5:38 PM

Stay Calm. and back-up your data and fotos

harrison7Dec 28, 17 6:28 PM

Tim, stay calm! The same experience literally happened to me a month ago when I was in Florida on vacation and lost my wallet and my friend had to pay for everything! Had my license and debit card along with MY SOCIAL SECURITY CARD!!!! Yeah really dumb. And I stayed calm. Watching this video gave me a good chuckle reminding me of what happened to me. Anyways, good luck Tim, great attitude!

VanRyanDec 28, 17 6:45 PM

Stay calm! Hope you find your bag Tim, maybe offering a reward to whoever finds it? Newspaper ad? TV ad? Facebook ad? Just trying to throw out some ideas lol

KonstantTradingDec 28, 17 7:55 PM

a good life lesson, Stay calm!

9Daryl_SpearsDec 28, 17 8:10 PM

WOW, Tim, hope you find your backpack. Stay calm! Wishing you the best.

DustinyDec 28, 17 8:27 PM

stay calm Thanks Tim!

H2TradeDec 28, 17 8:54 PM

Stay calm! And it looks like you've lost a bunch of weight Tim =O

BigDogDec 28, 17 9:12 PM

Yeah, that really sucks, sorry Tim, but you are taking this really well man, hope everything turns out all good, I am really admire you sharing all this stuff and still doing your job, teaching, trading, and leading us, thank you so much, stay strong!

stefano321Dec 28, 17 9:17 PM

stay calm been there and it sucks. you're handling it pretty well though

nickhannaDec 28, 17 9:17 PM

stay calm it could be worse

KnightRyderDec 28, 17 9:42 PM

Stay Calm !!! I hope you find all your stuff !!!

Daniel_CDec 28, 17 9:54 PM

Stay Calm!

beaverton101Dec 28, 17 9:58 PM

Stay calm

JamminJay2020Dec 28, 17 10:23 PM

Stay Calm.

sdschwartzDec 28, 17 11:03 PM

Stay calm, looks like youre handling it a lot better than most people would! Hope everything works out and it turns up.

Peter_mirgoDec 28, 17 11:14 PM

Stay calm

LatinatraderDec 28, 17 11:19 PM

Stay calm

PlasticPaulDec 29, 17 12:11 AM

Good lessons even -and maybe especially- in bad situations. Many thanks Tim. Hope you can recover the things of sentimental value the most. Best

jfrayleDec 29, 17 12:49 AM

Stay calm!

3applesparksDec 29, 17 1:32 AM

stay calm, we celebrate the ups, we deal with the losses, and we move forward!

tvaughnDec 29, 17 3:49 AM

stay calm

hutchstockDec 29, 17 5:33 AM

Stay Calm Tim, Shit Happens! I could think of worse places to be stranded :-)

NickelStoreBobbyDec 29, 17 5:55 AM

Stay calm. Hope you find your backpack

JoeyrWilliamsDec 29, 17 6:21 AM

Stay calm.

LatinatraderDec 29, 17 7:02 AM

I love singles

terrapintraderDec 29, 17 7:07 AM

stay calm

FancyNancyDec 29, 17 7:08 AM

sorry Tim!! Love your Honesty.... Thanks for all you do.

sdcacDec 29, 17 7:30 AM

Relax and stay calm but if you're in tj you can stay with my dogs

hopie30Dec 29, 17 9:50 AM

Stay Calm

PoroSniperDec 29, 17 11:03 AM

stay calm!

Williehilljr4Dec 29, 17 12:01 PM

stay calm

Lmmurphy1314Dec 29, 17 12:22 PM

Stay calm❗️❗️❗️

MotoGuzziDec 29, 17 12:55 PM

you're taking and handling it great, Tim. your attitude is contagious - love it! all the best ... you deserve it

moreluv70Dec 29, 17 2:29 PM

stay calm

dixielee1969Dec 30, 17 7:34 AM

you are a beautiful person

KeelerDec 30, 17 1:27 PM

Stay calm

CarlitoDec 30, 17 3:50 PM

Stay Calm!, You are the best trader and you are able to handle any kind of emotion!

adan2allyDec 30, 17 5:04 PM

Stay calm.

Wrightmalcolm505Dec 30, 17 6:54 PM

stay calm

JKTrades2016Dec 31, 17 12:34 AM

Stay calm... No matter what happens!

SaNa07Dec 31, 17 10:48 AM

OMG.. That hurts when those are your belongings while on the road. Let's hope that whoever has your backpack has a sense of humor to turn it in. Master Tim, stay calm.

Caina3Dec 31, 17 6:21 PM

Stay calm

wright013Dec 31, 17 8:27 PM

stay calm .....bummer

RICH_852Jan 01, 18 4:08 AM

STAY CALM..... hope you get your stuff back coach... shit happens

LadySniperJan 01, 18 6:35 PM

Stay calm! I hope you've recovered your things, Tim.

Matthew7Jan 01, 18 7:00 PM

Stay calm Thanks Tim

HenryCraigJan 01, 18 7:24 PM

Knowledge facilitates growth.

jackkalJan 01, 18 9:20 PM

Stay Calm. Find back pack. File a police complaint for missing passport. Lock down your phones

Rads73Jan 01, 18 9:38 PM

Stay calm!

RHird61Jan 01, 18 11:22 PM

Stay Calm, Bumber

LWilsonJan 03, 18 9:24 AM

Stay calm!!!

boomerang_boehmJan 03, 18 1:06 PM

Stay calm

astaruniverseJan 03, 18 6:49 PM

Tim, That classy girl should have helped you make it all better!! Jeeeez. Sucks though great attitude!! Stay Calm

kinderstocksJan 04, 18 8:44 AM

I will stay calm when life happens. Thanks Tim!

Dutchie777Jan 04, 18 11:04 AM

Sorry you lost your stuff, but after a while you will laugh about this memory. Going to back up my stuff now :)

sundaymoneyJan 04, 18 10:56 PM

Tim One word WEED!!!! BUDDY

MachinistradesJan 05, 18 11:32 AM

good vid

mbsdadJan 06, 18 10:38 AM

watched and learning.

daxclod233Jan 06, 18 3:56 PM

Stay Calm

VasqlandianJan 08, 18 10:23 AM

stay calm

KO_TradesJan 09, 18 1:05 PM

oh dear! As a digital nomad traveling the world for 2 years... I totally recommend Carbonite for backing you up while you travel.... so when challenges happens it's a bit easier to manage. (https://www.carbonite.com). Great Mindset when faced with a challenge. "Stay Calm"

jmorelJan 14, 18 10:33 AM

Stay calme

PennyStock_MegJan 29, 18 6:13 AM

Stay calm in bad situations

Jacop66Jan 31, 18 7:54 AM

STAY CALM

ahandFeb 08, 18 9:34 AM

Stay Calm

HIMMENYFeb 13, 18 9:45 AM

sorry to hear man

BlackbrightMar 04, 18 3:10 AM

No small lose will wipe you out, and even more important don’t get to emotional about it learn the mistakes that the lose brought and improve and move on. Stay positive and understand that you are in this for the long run.