The psychology of speculation : $b The human element in stock market transactions

"The Psychology of Speculation: The Human Element in Stock Market Transactions" by Henry Howard Harper is a book from the early 1900s that looks at how our feelings and thoughts affect what we do when we buy and sell stocks. It explains that knowing how our own minds work is super important if we want to be good at trading stocks. The book talks about how things like getting too excited, being too sure of ourselves after winning, and being scared of losing money can make us make bad choices. By looking at stories of both pros and beginners, the author shows us that doing well in the stock market isn't just about knowing the market but also about controlling our feelings and staying calm. This book is like a warning for anyone who trades stocks, telling them they need to pay attention to how people's emotions can change the game.