The Trading Game

"When I was very young, my parents gave me a pound coin, and sent me to the Esso garage to buy lemonade. At some point in the trip, I dropped that pound coin, and lost it. In my memory, I searched for that pound coin for what seemed like hours—crawling under cars, scrabbling in the drains—before returning home, empty-handed, and in floods of tears." Humble beginnings. Gary Stevenson's journey from a working-class background in East London to becoming one of Citibank's top traders is a testament to his ambition and intelligence. Growing up in Ilford, he was always acutely aware of the importanc

Lesson 1: From paper routes to Wall Street: The unlikely rise of a trader

This principle from The Trading Game is backed by Gary Stevenson's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: The allure and pitfalls of high-stakes trading

This principle from The Trading Game is backed by Gary Stevenson's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: Unmasking the illusion of economic recovery

This principle from The Trading Game is backed by Gary Stevenson's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply The Trading Game's Lessons

The real value of The Trading Game lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Gary Stevenson's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"From paper routes to Wall Street: The unlikely rise of a trader" — Gary Stevenson, The Trading Game

About the Author

Gary Stevenson is the author of The Trading Game. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.