Mindfulness, the latest favourite of the self-help shelves, has exploded in popularity in recent years. It is a recommended treatment for depression, is practiced by stressed out City Financiers, is offered to staff at Google, taught to children in schools, and is practiced by elite athletes such as … Read More >>
Decision making, stress and financial markets
July 3rd 1988. The USS Vincennes, the most advanced missile frigate in the US Navy, was patrolling waters in the Persian Gulf, at the end of the Iran-Iraq war. The crew of the Vincennes were engaged in multiple activities – a battle with an Iranian gunboat, which had attacked the … Read More >>
Lessons in high-performance for investors
What could a portfolio manager, a neurosurgeon and a military fighter-pilot possibly have in common? Well, they all work in high-performance professions where competition to enter is intense, with few enjoying success. The jobs are highly demanding, often encroaching into one’s personal life and the consequences of failure are significant.… Read More >>
