The Care and Feeding of your Trader Brain

Your brain accounts for about 2% of your body weight but burns 20-25% of the available
glucose, even when sleeping. But we don’t just have one brain, we actually have a
small collection of brains… left, right, front, middle and back.
Trading our best depends on which brain is dominant in real time. Stress (fear) and
excitement (dopamine) can switch brain dominance in an instant. Diet and sleep quality
also make a huge difference. If you have a sleep-debt you probably won’t trade well.
Recent neuro-imaging studies have identified specific nutrients that promote healthy
brain function and reduce the effects of stress. Additionally, there’s a simple
biofeedback device that works with a phone app that gives real-time stress readings.
A simple breathing technique can instantly interrupt the stress cycle.