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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction ix
What is an algorithm? xi
Why do algorithms matter? xiv
How to get the most from this book xvii
1. Mind over money 3
1. Mindset is fundamental 5
2. Education is crucial 10
3. Understand the broader picture of trading 12
4. Be patient 14
2. School was an education 19
A beacon of decency 21
Out of the fire and into the firing line 22
Expelled for conforming 25
3. Boxing clever 29
The ancient art of the old one-two 32
Box clever and learn 44
4. Trading fate for fortune 47
Taking my second chance 49
Attracted to wealth and enlightened by a liar 51
Buying stock with my bursary 54
5. My call to duty 61
Pursuing any passion unleashes ability 64
Pursuing my call to duty 67
I died a thousand times 70
6. Trust travels 75
Actions speak louder than words 77
What other people think does matter 80
The young entrepreneur 82
Never judge a person by their tracksuit 84
Redline Specialist Cars 86
7. My word is my bond 89
From angry to focused and finding my feet 91
Who is Samuel Leach? 95
8. Finding the you-nique in you 101
Who are you? 103
Trading up your talents 106
How to make the change 108
9. Take risks but never gamble 115
Risk versus gambling 117
Risk profiles 118
Never take a punt on anything 120
Trade to win 122
Take risks patiently 124
10. The rebellious trader 129
Incidents and ethics 131
My own private war on oil 134
And giving to the poor … 137
Settling down and growing up 139
11. Leach Theory 143
Leach Theory 146
Step 1: Choose wisely 147
Step 2: Identify their traits 148
Step 3: Compare the key characteristics 156
Step 4: Make an implementation plan 158
Samuel’s Leach Theory Algorithm 161
12. Feeling uncomfortable 169
Growth lessons from a lobster 171
Looking for the uncomfortable 173
A practical tool for dealing with discomfort 175
Taking the plunge and coming up wealthy 179
Conclusion: Finding your algorithm 181
The Traders’ Challenge 183
Finding your algorithm 185
Index 187
