BIOLOGY IS DESTINY
Scientists have discovered the biological basis for what we normally call passion is in our neurotransmitters, the chemicals that ebb and flow in the synapses of our brains. Such neurochemicals as dopamine and beta-endorphins can make us feel a great urge to satisfy our appetites. In addition, our hormones also feed into our passions. A while back, NPR produced a program that examined the relationship between testosterone and personality. One man who had temporarily lost his ability to produce testosterone found himself staring at the wall without any desire to do anything at all. Once his missing testosterone was replaced, he was once again filled with a passion for life.
This story and others like it are testimony to the fact that biology is destiny and in this case, biology can largely determine the level of your passion for life. Traders who feel no passion for their trading or anything else for that matter, may be dealing with a biological issue, rather than a psychological one. If you suspect that you are dealing with a biological issue, then you should consider a checkup with a medical professional who can test and treat you for this condition.
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