CALM THE MONKEY MIND builds on the ideas from the revised and updated edition of Expectations Investing by Michael J. Mauboussin and Alfred Rappaport. It offers a practical, investor-focused approach that starts with the stock price and translates what it signals about future financial results. Written for both seasoned investors and curious newcomers, CALM THE MONKEY MIND brings a calm, instructional tone that helps readers cut through market noise and make smarter buy-or-sell decisions.

Drawn from a structured framework, CALM THE MONKEY MIND shows how to interpret market expectations and gauge the likelihood of changes in those expectations. The narrative is enriched by real-world case studies and fresh examples that illuminate how value is created and where opportunities emerge. The book guides readers step by step—from spotting early price signals to connecting them with a company’s drivers of performance—so you can assess whether a stock offers a compelling investment. CALM THE MONKEY MIND translates those ideas into hands-on tools you can apply, so you can translate market signals into a disciplined plan.

• Stock price–first framework that links price signals to future financial results
• Systematic method to gauge changes in market expectations
• Insights into value drivers and how they translate into stock value
• Real-world case studies and fresh examples across sectors
• Clear, practical writing with supportive visuals and pacing
• Tools and prompts to apply the framework to your own investments

After finishing CALM THE MONKEY MIND, you’ll have a repeatable, calmer approach to evaluating opportunities and a deeper sense of control over your investment decisions. The book leaves you thinking more clearly, acting with confidence, and carrying forward a lasting habit of aligning strategy with market expectations.