The Art of Forex by Alexander Wee Gonzales is a strategic approach to trading. My first impression of the book was that it was different from the typical books I have encountered on the subject. Most of them were thick, hardbound, and intimidating. This book by Xander is written in plain English. Also, he did not promise the moon and the stars, but rather the ability to develop his approach called “Chart Vision”. He made forex approachable and comprehensible in less than one hundred pages.
It is evident in the book that the author is passionate about his craft. His way of teaching trading as both an art and a science cannot be achieved without the innate love for his work. In the beginning of the book, he wrote that no two traders are the same, and that it is an individual journey. This is true, and his “chart vision” approach is a solid foundation as a strategy.
My favorite part is the chapter on the psychology of the forex game. Here, I was able to understand the author’s roots in Taekwondo and how his background in martial arts has honed his resiliency and creativity. He was able to develop his own style in his sport, which was the similar game plan he had for forex trading. While learning the basics and the rules of the game, he built his own strategies through experience, wins, losses, and developing his signature style. I like this because it is not only applicable to trading, but to everyday life as well.
While I do not engage in forex trading, I have definitely learned some key concepts which I could apply to managing my own resources and continuing my journey as a published author and writer.
The Art of Forex by Alexander Wee Gonzales is now available!