Chapter 18. Dealing with the Emotions

Making money is highly satisfying; by doing so, you gain a sense of accomplishment, and pride can take center stage.

Trading stocks is often portrayed as a high adrenaline, win-lose game in which only the strongest survive. Emotions run wild in a world where money is on the line, and those who can process news the fastest will prevail. Fortunes can be made and lives can be changed, but it takes a no-lose attitude, a fierce drive, and the ability to attack aggressively.

This perception attracts many investors, but it is far from realistic. If you want to pursue this craft longer than a few passionate days, removing more money than you put in, you must be willing to accept the fact that success does not come ...

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