The Wall Street Coach with Kim Ann Curtin EP 101: How To Biohack Your Trading
Oct 24, 2024
Ian Ostrosky, Business Development Manager at Marek Health, emphasizes the vital connection between traders' health and performance. He discusses the impact of testosterone levels on trading efficiency and the need for personalized hormone assessments. Ian also dives into the challenges of obtaining advanced health diagnostics and the significance of lab test interpretations. He advocates for integrating health coaching to enhance traders' well-being, highlighting the importance of lifestyle factors like sleep and nutrition in optimizing trading success.
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Interplay of Hormones and Trading
- A trader's physiology, especially hormones like testosterone, deeply influences performance and risk-taking.
- The brain and body operate as interconnected systems affecting mood, judgment, and identity.
Testosterone's Bi-Directional Effects
- Testosterone influences effort, stress resilience, confidence, and risk tolerance in male traders.
- Hormones and behavior influence each other in a bi-directional loop impacting trading performance.
Balance Testosterone Levels Carefully
- More testosterone isn't always better; balance and nuance are vital to avoid dangerous risks.
- Assess bioactive free testosterone and hormone-binding proteins, not just total testosterone levels.
