Bullish Thinking: The Advisor?s Guide to Surviving and Thriving on Wall Street

by Alden Cass; Brian F. Shaw; Sydney LeBlanc

• ISBN13: 9780470263501
• ISBN10: 0470263504
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-05-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Practical and profitable strategies for dealing with the intense emotional challenges in today's highly competitive world of finance and investing Financial advisors, traders, and brokers work in high-stress environments, so it's important for them to have insights into their feelings as well as the ability to develop coping mechanisms. Failing to do so could lead to serious setbacks such as depression, anxiety, burnout, drug and alcohol addiction, damage to their productivity at work, and even suicide. Bullish Thinking finally gives these individuals a guide for surviving and succeeding against the odds in a competitive marketplace. Filled with in-depth insights, strategies, case studies, and expert advice, this book shows brokers how to recognize the warning signs associated with "under the radar" psychological stressors found in their fast-paced environment, and introduces proactive strategies that will help them survive and thrive during even the toughest times.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Introduction

The Hard Issues on Your Desk

What Is Driving You to Destruction?

The Reality of Life on the Street-and in the Office

An Action-Oriented Solution: Introducing "Bullish Thinking"

Emotional Issues

The Red Flags of Discontent, Distress, Despair

Are You a Perfectionist?

Using the Anchor Technique Successfully

Curing Negative Behavior with Bullish ThinkingG+s

A Wall Street Tragedy: The Story of Dave

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