Tuesday Viewpoints

* Thanks to a sharp reader for this article on pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones;

* Key idea: We change by adopting new roles;

* Very nice blog site that looks at framing the day with historical probabilities;

* Any biofeedback unit for traders that comes with an "emo bracelet" is definitely for me;

* Unemployment will continue to weigh on the economy;

* Credit contraction continues;

* Ending the "doom loop" for banks;

* A mixed picture for retail sales;

* A wave of mortgage defaults in the near future.
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