What Has Influenced Your Trading?

jondowns1259

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As I am relatively new to trading I decided that it would be interesting to get some feedback on books, programs and people that have influenced, or helped you, learn how to trade.
I will start with some books that have influenced me:

The Gambler -- Fyodor Dostoevsky (When you have Dostoevsky you don't need books on psychology).
Technical Analysis For The Trading Professional -- Constance Brown (I like this book; it's not as dry as some).
The Forex Chartist Companion -- Michael Duane Archer and James Lauren Bickford (I'm not a huge fan of Wiley Trading's books; however, this one has been a big help).

I hope to see plenty of recommendations for good books, etc. Nothing makes learning to trade more manageable than LEARNING to trade.

Hope you are all well.
Jonathan.
 
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Way of the turtle - Curtis Faith
Trade your way to financial freedom - Van Tharp
Enhancing trader performance - Brett Steenbarger
Mind over markets - Dolten
Trading in the zone - Mark Douglas
 
Trading In The Zone by Mark Douglas
Money Management by Ryan Jones
Market Wizards, New Market Wizards and Stock Market Wizards by Jack Schwager

Notice how none of them describe a trading system.

There are loads of snippets from other books which can make a difference or help you tweak your own methodology.
 
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefèvre had a huge impact on my equities trading. It broadens your mind when it comes to speculation, which is really what we're all doing.
 
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