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Muddled minds harm investors
Muddled minds harm investors so we need awareness of the psychological effects of isolation and confused thinking. This discussion continues the 10 Paralyzing Mental Blocks of Investors introduced in the last post. Isolation and confusion can quickly produce confused thinking and mentally block an investor from making the right decisions. Part 6 of the White Top View Series, Mind Game discussing emotions and psychological aspects of investing.
Read MoreOptimism and unrealistic investor expectations
Optimism and unrealistic minds of investors discusses the need for a realistic, knowledgeable outlook. Personal finance and investing basics includes knowing that unfounded optimism and unrealistic attitudes can produce huge losses. This post continues the White Top View Series, Mind Game discussing emotions and psychological aspects of investing.
Read MoreAttached stubborn and helpless investor
The attached stubborn and helpless investor continues the discussion of the 10 Paralyzing Mental Blocks of Investors introduced in the last post. This post discusses the challenges of attachment, stubbornness and helplessness that can mentally block an investor. Part 4 of the White Top View Series, Mind Game discussing emotions and psychological aspects of investing.
Read MoreInvesting confidence, taxes and learning
Investing confidence: At times choppy market behavior and volatility can worry a new investor. By watching three big factors economic growth, no tapering and no Fed tightening, investing looks good. Investors can be reassured and confident further gains are coming despite a dip due to tax loss selling and premature tapering talk.
Read More2 Debt 1ST Step to Wealth – Debt Control
1ST Step to Wealth – Debt Control. Debt control – Your first, critical and most important step to wealth. Without control of debt you and your family have no hope of being wealthy. Learn this and teach your children to begin their path to financial security. Last discussion we touched on the three proven steps to wealth established over many generations by numerous families. Additionally, any self made person wishing to pass on their success must give this knowledge to their children. Today we further examine that 1st step, debt control. Borrowing and debt control – borrow the minimum – pay back as fast as possible
Read MoreOprah’s right – Aristotle got it wrong!
“Follow your instincts. That’s where true wisdom manifests itself” – Oprah Winfrey”Follow your instincts. That’s where true wisdom manifests itself” – Oprah Winfrey Oprah is right and investors can benefit by being open to her advice. Following it can help grow profits and avoid losses. Instinct is our subconscious mind working for us. We must listen as well as use it to think and act. Over 2,300 years ago Greek philosopher Aristotle laid the foundation of logical and scientific thought.
Read MoreIrrational behavior in normal markets
Irrational behavior in normal markets are one can puzzle investors, especially investing novices. In fact, irrational behavior and normal markets are perfectly normal. They are the same thing. Most people think of themselves as rational beings. However when it comes to investing you can see much irrational behavior. Part 2 of the 6 part White Top View Series, Mind Game, discusses emotions and psychological aspects of investing.
Read More3 Wealth assassins lurk
3 Wealth Assassins Lurk! Fear, greed and procrastination are 3 wealth assassins that can devastate an investor’s portfolio. Use awareness, education and commitment to defend your portfolio against these attackers. Part 1 of the 6 part White Top View Series, Mind Game, discusses emotions and psychological aspects of investing.
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