Trading is a stressful occupation, with mental and emotional traps everywhere. Our instincts lead us to self-destruction: we hold on to falling stocks in the hope of a sudden recovery, or we obsess over the minute-by-minute movements of our holdings.

What if there was a trader who knew how to avoid these traps and could teach us to trade from a place of inner calm and peace of mind?

Many guides to using Zen philosophy avoid clear prescriptions and instead rely on cryptic quotes. In The Zen Trader, Peter demystifies both trading and Zen, drawing on decades of experience, sharing dozens of real-life examples with his readers, and clearly explaining the systems that enable mastery of both disciplines. Peter teaches us to limit distraction, focus our attention, distance ourselves from problematic emotions, stay true to ourselves, and take advantage of the unlimited opportunities that exist in our professional and personal lives.