This text is excerpted from Trading Psychology 2.0 by Dr. Brett Steenbarger. It explores how traders can improve their performance by understanding and leveraging their strengths, adapting to changing market conditions, and cultivating positive emotional well-being. The book emphasizes developing robust processes rather than simply relying on fixed strategies, and it offers numerous practical best practices and exercises to help traders achieve peak performance and sustain long-term success. The author uses various case studies and research findings to support the ideas presented.