Introduction ix

What is an algorithm? xi

Why do algorithms matter? xiv

How to get the most from this book xvii

1. Mind over money 3

1. Mindset is fundamental 5

2. Education is crucial 10

3. Understand the broader picture of trading 12

4. Be patient 14

2. School was an education 19

A beacon of decency 21

Out of the fire and into the firing line 22

Expelled for conforming 25

3. Boxing clever 29

The ancient art of the old one-two 32

Box clever and learn 44

4. Trading fate for fortune 47

Taking my second chance 49

Attracted to wealth and enlightened by a liar 51

Buying stock with my bursary 54

5. My call to duty 61

Pursuing any passion unleashes ability 64

Pursuing my call to duty 67

I died a thousand times 70

6. Trust travels 75

Actions speak louder than words 77

What other people think does matter 80

The young entrepren[...]

Never judge a person by their tracksuit 84

Redline Specialist Cars 86

7. My word is my bond 89

From angry to focused and finding my feet 91

Who is Samuel Leach? 95

8. Finding the you-nique in you 101

Who are you? 103

Trading up your talents 106

How to make the change 108

9. Take risks but never gamble 115

Risk versus gambling 117

Risk profiles 118

Never take a punt on anything 120

Trade to win 122

Take risks patiently 124

10. The rebellious trader 129

Incidents and ethics 131

My own private war on oil 134

And giving to the poor ... 137

Settling down and growing up 139

11. Leach Theory 143

Leach Theory 146

Step 1: Choose wisely 147

Step 2: Identify their traits 148

Step 3: Compare the key characteristics 156

Step 4: Make an implementation plan 158

Samuel's Leach Theory Algorithm 161

12. Feeling uncomfortable 169

Growth lessons from a lobster 171

Looking for the uncomfortable 173

A practical tool for dealing with discomfort 175

Taking the plunge and coming up wealthy 179

Conclusion: Finding your algorithm 181

The Traders' Challenge 183

Finding your algorithm 185

Index 187