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Emotional discipline is the cornerstone of successful trading.

From The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger

People are more influenced by their emotions than by logic.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

Joy is a passion that arises from the knowledge of a present good.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

In music the passions enjoy themselves.

From The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche

The balance of dopamine and other chemicals in our brain influences our emotional states.

From The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and Michael E. Long

The opposite of love is indifference, and the opposite of happiness is boredom.

From The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss

Successful trading requires the ability to manage your own emotions.

From The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger

Emotions are not enemies; they are signals that can inform your reasoning.

From Rationality: From AI to Zombies by Eliezer Yudkowsky

Fear is the passion that most commonly affects the mind.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

It's not things that upset us, but our judgments about things.

From The Enchiridion by Epictetus

Your feelings are valid, but they are not always true.

From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins

We cannot selectively numb emotions; when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.

From Rising Strong by Brené Brown

The market is a reflection of our beliefs and emotions.

From The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger

To change people's minds, you must first change how they feel.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

Master the emotional currents in your relationships.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

The greatest power is the power to control the emotions of others.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

I hate tennis. I hate it with a passion.

From Open by Andre Agassi

Clouds can evoke emotions, from tranquility to awe.

From The Cloudspotter's Guide by Gavin Pretor-Pinney

You’re not a machine. You’re a human being. You have to feel your emotions.

From Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover

Resistance cannot be seen, touched, heard, or smelled. But it can be felt.

From The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

We are not just thinking machines; we are feeling machines that think.

From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

Fear and greed are the two primary emotions that drive market behavior.

From The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger

The understanding of the passions is essential for the governance of the soul.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

Successful trading requires the ability to control one's emotions.

From The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger

Understanding your emotions is the first step toward emotional intelligence.

From The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Rheeda Walker

If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him.

From The Art of War by Sun Tzu

The creative process is not a linear path but a complex web of ideas and emotions.

From Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull

Feelings are not dangerous. They are our guide.

From Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Mindfulness allows us to notice our thoughts and feelings without judgment.

From Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness

Cultivate an awareness of your own emotions to better understand others.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

God experiences the world through human emotions.

From God: A Biography by Jack Miles

Your feelings are not facts; they are just feelings.

From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins

Emotions can distort our perception of reality.

From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright

Hope is a thing that can flicker and fade.

From Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

The passions are all the more useful because they lead us to think of the things that can bring us pleasure or pain.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

People are more motivated by their emotions than by their logic.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

The market is a pendulum that forever swings between extremes of fear and greed.

From The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks

Labeling is a way to validate someone’s emotions.

From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

We cannot selectively numb emotions. When we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.

From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

Emotions are not a problem to be solved; they are a resource to be used.

From Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

We often fail to recognize the impact of our emotions on our decisions.

From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

We cannot selectively numb emotions; when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.

From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

Hope is a passion that is always accompanied by a desire.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

Emotions are not the enemy. They are the key to understanding your needs.

From Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough.

From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

The mind can never be disturbed by the passions unless it gives them its consent.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

The passions can lead us to act in ways that are contrary to our best interests.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

Emotional regulation plays a significant role in competitive performance.

From The Playmaker's Advantage by Leonard Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson

We cannot selectively numb emotions; when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.

From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown