Psychology
The Daily Trading Coach
Brett Steenbarger, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University who coaches traders at hedge funds and trading firms. The book offers 101 short, practical lessons on self-coaching and performance. For intermediate traders who want structured, daily improvement.
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