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Brendan Moynihan Books

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Brendan Moynihan is an editor and financial writer with extensive experience in markets and behavioral finance.

Known for: What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars

Books by Brendan Moynihan

What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars

What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars

finance·10 min read

In this candid and insightful book, Jim Paul recounts how he lost a fortune in the stock market and explores the psychological and behavioral factors that led to his downfall. Together with Brendan Moynihan, he dissects the emotional traps and cognitive biases that cause investors to make irrational decisions, offering lessons on risk, discipline, and the importance of understanding one’s own mindset in financial markets.

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Early Success

My journey began like many traders’ tales — with an intoxicating rush of early wins. In the Chicago trading pits, adrenaline and confidence circulate faster than air. Every profit feeds your belief that you understand the market better than others. For a while, I truly believed that my talent set me...

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The Turning Point

Then came the pivotal trade — lumber. I saw an opportunity others seemed to ignore and decided that would be my greatest triumph yet. Lumber prices were rising, and my analysis convinced me they would keep climbing. What began as a reasonable position soon ballooned into an obsession. I increased my...

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Brendan Moynihan is an editor and financial writer with extensive experience in markets and behavioral finance.

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