{"product_id":"trade-with-passion-and-purpose-isbn-9780470039083","title":"Trade With Passion and Purpose","description":"Successful trader Mark Whistler draws from the fields of psychology, spirituality, and philosophy to emphasize how self-honesty, self-esteem, emotional balance, and confidence form the foundation of successful trading. He demonstrates how adherence to a small number of core principles vastly improves chances of success, and shares interviews from top traders to exemplify his point that even the most successful traders have had to overcome setbacks. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelieving in Ourselves 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I All of the Answers Are Already Within 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Finding Your Purpose-Center 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Groundwork 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying Your Purpose-Center through the Mission Statement 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMorita Therapy and Dogma 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose-Center as Self-Awareness in Style 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dogma of Style 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 The Time Is Now 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Moment 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough Ryan Dempster’s Eyes 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Self-Honesty and Self-Esteem 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Foundation of Self 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonesty 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEgo Versus Esteem 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEsteem 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePride 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 The Balance of Humbleness 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Humbleness 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMike Palumbo—Words of Wisdom from a Supertrader 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalance of Self: An Interview with Kevin Cuddie 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Be Courageous, Be Forgiving 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Vacuum Law of Prosperity 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Dr. Michael A. L. Eckelkamp 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Courage: Vic Frierson 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddendum 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 An Investigation of Fear 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear Defined 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging the Predator 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood Cop 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBad Cop 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering the Difference between Good and Bad Fear 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Timing and the Conditioned Reflex 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Good Fear 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefeating Bad Fear 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear and Morita Therapy 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear Is the Only Paradigm of the Market 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Unconsciousness 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Overcoming Adversity and Anxiety 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning the Tide on Death—Bob Williams 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Basics of Anxiety 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bulkhead of Anxiety 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Cause and Effect 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Foundation of Cause and Effect 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCause and Effect in Trading Decisions 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAltering the Cause Variables 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview with Joe Ritchie 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding on to Joe’s Words 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience as the Most Important Cause Variable 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Emotional Intelligence: The Intuition Wild Card 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Roots 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Intelligence with Emotional Identification and Acceptance 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication to Trading 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotion Versus Intuition 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Developing Intuition 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevels of Intuition 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Intuition 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Intuition 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncredible Intuition through the Eyes of a Publisher 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop-Down Processing 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntuition in Trading 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Expressing Gratitude 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGratitude as a Psychological Study 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGratitude and Trading 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Beyond Emotions 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Confronting and Defeating Stress 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Little Stress Is Good 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Stress 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatt McCall on Stress and Investing 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 A Medical Evaluation of Stress 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Facts behind Stress, from Dr. Royce Peterman, md 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 The Necessity of Relaxation 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSivananda Principles 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing to Deal with Three Stressful Moments 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Affirmation and Visualization 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffirming Ourselves 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualizing Success 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Avoiding Self-Destructive Behavior 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why We Blow Up Leads to Recognition 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThwarting Self-Destruction and Cleaning Up the Mess 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Developing Your Game Plan 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Creating a Trading Plan 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Plan 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading Plan Integrity through Philosphy 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Understanding Risk 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Big Picture 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Closing 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 Change Is Constant 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Is the Only Constant We Can Count On 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Life Blows Up, Make a Change 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Law of Flotation Wasn’t Based on the Contemplation of Sinking Things 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLast Words 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Interviewees 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 247\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMark Whistler\u003c\/b\u003e is a trader and financial writer. As a professional options trader, he specializes in statistical arbitrage, a technique for capitalizing on the price differences between similar financial instruments.?Whistler is cofounder of the Web site PairsTrader.com, and a columnist for Traderdaily.com, Investopedia.com, the Smart Options Report, and the Investment U newsletter. He is also the author of Trading Pairs, which is published by Wiley.   Trading in today's markets can be extremely stressful and oftentimes, traders—even those with years of experience—make irrational decisions as a result. Overcoming these pitfalls can be a difficult task, but with the right approach you can turn any setback into a great success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eOver the course of his trading career, author Mark Whistler has achieved significant success as well as taken a fair share of hits. During this time, he has seen firsthand what separates great traders from the rest of the crowd, and now, in Trade with Passion and Purpose he wants to share those insights with you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Trade with Passion and Purpose, Whistler draws from the fields of psychology, spirituality, and philosophy to illuminate the path to profitable trading. This engaging book acknowledges how difficult it is to consistently win in the markets, but at the same time, it demonstrates how adhering to a small number of core principles can vastly improve your chances of success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivided into three comprehensive parts, this book will take you on a journey of self-discovery that will help you hone your skills as a trader. Some of the topics discussed include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow being \"in the moment,\" while knowing why you are doing what you are doing is essential to trading success\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of understanding stress and how to work with it\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe roles that affirmation and visualization playin your trading endeavors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to recognize and defeat fear\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy change should be embraced\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to develop a game plan for trading success that takes risk management into account\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow world famous traders, sports stars, and business people handle stress, and how you can benefit from their success\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving trading success takes time, guts, the desire to ask yourself some hard questions, and the relentless determination to take action. Anything less and you'll be nothing more than a mediocre trader at best. Filled with the hard-won knowledge gained through Whistler's own trading experiences as well as insightful interviews with proven traders and individuals who have overcome amazing adversity, Trade with Passion and Purpose will help you develop the personal strength and emotional intelligence needed to become a top trader.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Well conceived and executed—any trader will find this a fascinating read.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Rich Blake\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSenior Editor, Trader Monthly magazine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Knowing yourself is one of the most important, but perhaps most overlooked, aspects of trading. In Trade with Passion and Purpose, Mark Whistler has a fascinating and unique take on the subject. I'd highly recommend this book for any trader who is serious about improving their craft.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Cory Janssen\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCofounder, Investopedia.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An indispensable resource for anyone who intends to trade for a profit on a regular basis . . . Mark Whistler has outlined and detailed an intangible skill set all successful traders must possess. You simply can't get it anywhere else.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Alex Williams\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Director, Investment University, www.investmentu.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990401499365,"sku":"NP9780470039083","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470039083.jpg?v=1761787681","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/trade-with-passion-and-purpose-isbn-9780470039083","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}