Category Archives: Peace of Mind

The Problem is Fear, Not Volatility

Volatility must be present if you are going to get a return that is higher than fixed-income products can give you. Let’s say you own stocks and you go through a period of volatility. So you call your advisor. Let’s also say … Continue reading

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Fear and Greed II – Faith in Credit Ratings or Faith in the Market?

  You’ve probably seen a version of this headline already. If not, here’s one from The Wallstreet Journal: S&P Strips U.S. of Top Credit Rating S&P removed for the first time the triple-A rating the U.S. has held for 70 … Continue reading

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Fear and Greed

We all know that fear and greed are poison when it comes to being a successful investor. Greed leads to chasing hot sectors and will leave you frustrated because you will never be where you need to be before the … Continue reading

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Worry or Work?

At a John Maxwell seminar 10 years ago or so, I heard something that I have never forgotten: He said that leaders never stop paying the price to be leaders. He talked about how a great leader is a person … Continue reading

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I Need You There

I have become convinced of something in the past 12 to 24 months. I am convinced that one of my primary objectives as your advisor/coach is to compete for your brain cells and claim them with the truth about investing. … Continue reading

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