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W: So, why exactly does your job have reputation for being stressful?

M: Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation

and the feeling of a situation controlling you.

Trading in financial markets combines both.

W: How do you relax in the evening?

M:I very rarely do anything work-related,

so it's easy to escape the markets.

I generally go to the gym or go for a run,

especially if I had a bad day.

I always cook a meal rather than have a take-away.

To do something my brain will regard as creative.

W: Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress?

M: I don't think there is a specific rule about how to beat stress.

I generally find out what I do is effective for me.

W: Would you consider changing your job because of the high stress factor?

M: I have considered leaving my job due to stress-related factors.

However, I do think that an element of stress is a good thing,

and if used the right way, it can actually be a positive thing.

W: What do you enjoy about the stressful aspects of your job?

M: Having said all that, I do actually enjoy an element of uncertainty.

I enjoy a mental challenge.

Trading generates a wide range of emotions second by second.

How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short,

medium and long-term trading performance and success.