Keep emotions in check when investing from "summary" of The Little Book That Builds Wealth by Pat Dorsey
Investing can be an emotional roller coaster. When prices are rising, it's easy to feel excited and optimistic. When prices are falling, fear and panic can set in. Emotions can lead investors to make irrational decisions that can hurt their long-term returns.
One of the keys to successful investing is to keep emotions in check. This means staying disciplined and sticking to your investment strategy, even when the market is going through ups and downs. It's important to remember that investing is a long-term endeavor, and short-term fluctuations should not drive your decision-making.
When emotions are running high, it can be tempting to try to time the market or make drastic changes to your portfolio. However, research has shown that trying to time the market is a losing proposition. Investors who try to time the market often end up buying high and selling low, which can have a negative impact on their returns.
Instead of trying to time the market, it's better to focus on building a diversified portfolio of high-quality companies and holding onto them for the long term. By staying disciplined and sticking to your investment strategy, you can avoid making impulsive decisions that can hurt your returns.
In the world of investing, emotions can be your worst enemy. By keeping your emotions in check and staying disciplined, you can increase your chances of building wealth over the long term. Remember, investing is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay the course and stick to your strategy, and you'll be on your way to building wealth.
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