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The AlphaMind Podcast
#144 Tracy Gapin, MD: Enhancing Trading Performance Through Physiological Insights
At the core of exceptional trading is the individual trader—you! While we diligently focus on the transactional elements of trading, such as market analysis and risk management, we often neglect the importance of optimizing ourselves to engage effectively with these aspects.
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked physiological dimension of trading with Dr. Tracy Gapin, founder and CEO of the Gapin Institute. As a leading expert in men's health and performance, Dr. Gapin specializes in helping senior executives, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and athletes enhance their health and performance.
We delve into the critical relationship between mental and physical health, highlighting how internal processes significantly impact healthy cognitive function. A well-functioning cognitive process boosts trading productivity by facilitating clear market interpretation and fostering objectivity in decision-making. It reduces stress and anxiety, enabling more effective judgments and execution. Furthermore, it increases resilience in the face of setbacks, assists in managing risks and emotions, encourages acceptance of outcomes, and promotes detachment from ego—key components for continuous improvement and adaptability.
Prioritizing your well-being also offers additional benefits: it can lead to a longer, healthier life, creating a true ‘win-win’ scenario.
Join us for an insightful discussion that could transform your trading journey.
To learn more about Dr. Tracy Gapin and the Gapin Institute, visit Gapin Institute Website.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracygapin/
You can also view Dr Gapin's TEDx talk at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io33LOfVxxo
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