Brendan Moynihan

About the Author

Brendan Moynihan is a seasoned financial journalist and author whose incisive explorations of wealth, risk, and human folly have captivated readers in the worlds of business and investing. With a career spanning contributions to leading publications like Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal, Moynihan brings a sharp, analytical lens to the stories behind financial successes and spectacular failures. His work demystifies the high-stakes decisions that shape economies and individual fortunes, offering practical wisdom drawn from real-world experiences. In his acclaimed book, What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars (Columbia Business School Publishing), co-authored with the traders at the center of the narrative, Moynihan reveals the psychological pitfalls and strategic missteps that lead to ruin, providing invaluable lessons for anyone navigating the volatile landscape of money management. Through his writing, he emphasizes resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of learning from adversity in pursuit of financial stability.