"Beginner Book" Posts
The Practicing Mind: Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life by Thomas M. Sterner
By Lawrence
Summary Before people talk about grit or the importance of deliberate practice, there was Thomas Sterner advocating the importance of focusing at the moment to build your skills and overcome challenges. This book is a must read for anyone who need a practical framework to achieve more in life. Book Information The Practicing Mind: Developing […]
Mastery by Robert Greene
By Lawrence
Summary A different kind of self-help book for those who do not want just feel good advice but solid paths that can lead to fulfillment in terms of doing something you are passionate about and being a master of the field you have chosen. I recommend this book to all traders. Book Information Mastery written […]
The Art of Mental Training: A Guide to Performance Excellence by DC Gonzalez
By Lawrence
Summary Regular trading psychology books written by doctors and trainers focus too much on trading and ignored the fact that the ability to master our emotion requires practice and training. This book covers the topic with practical advices and techniques that the readers can use to train their minds properly. It is also a book […]
Hedge Fund Market Wizards: How Winning Traders Win by Jack Schwager
By Lawrence
Summary: One of the better books on trading in the past 5 years. The Market Wizard series has been a staple of the best selling trading books and this new addition to the series is no exception. I would recommend this book to everyone aspiring to make a living from trading. Book Information Hedge Fund […]
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: With New Commentary and Insights on the Life and Times of Jesse Livermore (Annotated Edition) by Edwin Lefèvre, Jon D. Markman
By Lawrence
Summary The all time classic combined with the excellent annotations done by Mr. Markman has modernized the book for the new generations of traders. This book is a must read. Book Information Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: With New Commentary and Insights on the Life and Times of Jesse Livermore (Annotated Edition) Written by Edwin […]
Chronicles of a Million Dollar Trader: My Road, Valleys, and Peaks to Final Trading Victory by Don Miller
By Lawrence
Summary: It is indeed the chronicle of the growth path of a retail trader. From not doing well to picking up the pace and eventually cracked the million dollar milestone, the story for sure will be told in generations to come. It is a great book for aspiring traders to peek into a great mind […]
What’s Behind the Numbers?: A Guide to Exposing Financial Chicanery and Avoiding Huge Losses in Your Portfolio by Tom Jacobs and John Del Vecchio
By Lawrence
Summary: An excellence book written by 2 authors in completely different discipline giving the readers a chance to put some common sense on investing into their heads. Written with normal people in mind, the book is easy to understand with practical advices average investors can utilize immediately. Highly recommended for stock traders and investors. Book […]
Trade Your Way To Financial Freedom by Van Tharp
By Lawrence
Summary: One of the most important books on money management you will ever come across. It is also the trading book that everyone loves to hate. Recommended to all newcomers. Book Information Trade Your Way To Financial Freedom Written by Van Tharp [starreviewmulti id=2 tpl=31 size=’12’ average_size=’24’]
A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons for Life and Investing by Jim Rogers
By Lawrence
Summary: A strongly opinionated book on what is good for one’s life. And the opinions coming from a famous speculator does not help as it is in direct clash against those who believe in playing safe in life. Hence it is not a book for everyone. I like it myself. Book Information A Gift to […]
Beyond Technical Analysis: How to Develop and Implement a Winning Trading System, 2nd Edition by Tushar S. Chande
By Lawrence
Summary: Great introduction to trading system design. Not too complex, not too dry. Detail enough to be the text book on trading system design if it were used in a college degree course. The examples in the book are easy to understand even if you are not using TradeStation. Some statistics background necessary. Highly recommended […]
