{"product_id":"trading-stress-9780470181683","title":"Trading Stress","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMastering Trading Stress\u003c\/i\u003e, author Ari Kieva psychiatrist who specializes in stress management and works extensively with tradersoffers examples, transcripts of conversations, and personality profiles of real-life traders to illustrate how stress affects their ability to perform at their best. Drawing on his vast experience, Kiev describes a variety of practical techniques that can be used to handle destructive emotions and out-of-control feelings, including his Most Basic stress busters, and tells what to do if a breakdown should occur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"…a welcome addition to Kiev’s other ground breaking trading books…one that experienced and novice traders will greatly benefit from.\" (\u003ci\u003eFutures Magazine,\u003c\/i\u003e August 2008)  \u003cp\u003e\"One of the most fascinating aspects of most of Mr. Kiev's books is how attuned he is to the trading profession. His books -- and this one is no exception -- rely heavily on case studies and interviews with traders. Once could guess that the author is a trader himself based on the technical trading advise he gives his patients. ... Mr. Kiev always returns to the same fundamental theme. A trader cannot eliminate stress, but he can learn to cope with it. In fact, mastering stress is a requirement for success because the biggest mistakes are caused by stress and mismanaged emotions.\" (\u003ci\u003eAccredited Investor\u003c\/i\u003e magazine)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Nature of Stress: What is Stress and Why is It a Problem? 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fight-or-Flight Alarm 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferences in Stress Responses 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonality Factors 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Stages of Stress 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking It Step-by-Step 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 The Emotions of Stress: What Negative Emotions are Experienced as a Result of Stress? 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear and Greed 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuilt 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorry 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuphoria 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 The Dangers of Trading under Stress: How Do Attempts to Handle Stress Create Problems for the Trader? 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading Despite Stress 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the Stress 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Social Persona 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompeting to Win 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Indecisive 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 How Fear Inhibits Mastery: Can You Learn to Lessen the Central Emotion of Fear? 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to Fear 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisciplining for Success 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelinquishing the Need to Be Perfect 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Psychological Energy 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with a Clean Slate 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 The Consequences of Negative Emotions 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreed and Risk Management Errors 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Difference between Confidence and Arrogance 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMistakes of Insecurity 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Not to Avoid Negative Feelings 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Negative Emotions Lead to Impulsive Behavior 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Personalities and Stress 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList Makers (Analytical Thinkers) 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntuitive Thinkers 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimist\/Pessimist\/Realist 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Confident or Insecure? 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Most of Your Personality 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Winning Personality 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Ego and Obstinacy 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Stubborn Nature 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefusal to Accept Commands 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifficulty with Management 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Fear and Failure 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfraid to Win 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailing to Commit 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Forward 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Perfectionism and Paralysis 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Problem 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Solution 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat about You? 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Failing to Manage Risk 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management for a Vision 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Psychology of Risk 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Self-Analysis 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the Right Questions 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Attitude toward Risk 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for the Positive 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelaxation and Risk 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Responsibility 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Failure to Dig Deeper 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscerning the Importance of Data Analysis 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo Much or Not Enough? 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering the Information 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Stress 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Failures in Shorting 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReluctance to Short Stocks 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStress and the Short Squeeze 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps of a Good Short Seller 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Learning to Live with Stress 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to Observe 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating New Life Principles 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReframing Negative Thoughts 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Objective 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining New Priorities 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Exercises and Practical Applications 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Most Basic Stress Busters 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Do When You Have a Breakdown 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of Commitment 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 199\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864624443735,"sku":"9780470181683","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470181683.jpg?v=1722272780","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/trading-stress-9780470181683","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}