Often athletes who engage in out-of-control behaviors rationalize that everyone in the situation would react that way. Obviously, there is plenty of evidence to the contrary, where athletes are provoked continuously and most do not melt down
Continue readingMarket volatility is a major cause of stress for financial advisors, who have to deal with demanding clients, worry about how long market upheaval will last, and reconsider their core values in order to take advantage of current market conditions. Advisors under these pressures often seek me out, complaining about symptoms such as insomnia, irritability […]
Continue readingMany advisors contact me with the following question: “My dad is a Type A personality and I am just like him. Is there any hope for me or am I doomed to be hyper and stressed in my advising career forever?” Type A personality traits were actually discovered by two prominent cardiologists, partners in an […]
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