Investing can test even the best of us and reveal our true temperament. Most ideas may work well in theory or on paper. Rarely do they translate effectively into the real world. Humans are not well-equipped to stay the course when it comes to investing; often our biggest enemy is ourselves. I often notice this… Continue reading
I was swimming when I thought about the similarities between swimming blind in a pool and swimming blind in the stock market. At the time, I was in Kuala Lumpur, where my sons and I love to swim. Since it was a hot day, as it often is in Malaysia, we decided to take a… Continue reading
The false choices fallacy, also known as the false dichotomy or either/or fallacy, occurs when only two options are presented as the sole possibilities, despite the existence of other viable alternatives. This fallacy misrepresents the issue by oversimplifying the choice, often by excluding middle ground or alternative solutions. Many of us tend to view a… Continue reading
Sunk Cost Bias (Fallacy) is a real and damaging phenomenon that we are often unaware of. It is our tendency to continue investing in something, whether it’s money, effort, or time, even when the costs outweigh the benefits. This behavior is associated with “Commitment Bias,” where we stick to our past decisions despite evidence suggesting… Continue reading
👑 Penelope was the Queen of Saying NO. She was the wife of Odysseus, the Queen of Ithaca, and the daughter of Spartan king Icarious and Asterodia. Penelope is depicted in the cover image rejecting a man who has come bearing flowers. Despite more than a hundred attempts to lure her, Queen Penelope was known… Continue reading
What is Action Bias? One of the most detrimental biases that can hinder investment returns is the tendency to act for the sake of acting. I have personally experienced the effects of action bias in my business, investing, and personal life. To illustrate the concept of taking action when it is unwarranted, I will share… Continue reading
Half the battle is just showing up… Sounds like a motivational speech… Showing up will lead to success. Just turn up at the office or the gym, and the rest will fall into place. Well, not necessarily – there is still work to be done, but showing up is the first step. 🪝 Investors need… Continue reading
My introduction to the bounce-back rate. In my 20s, I launched, expanded, and faced failures in multiple companies. Early on, I became intrigued by the concept of “bounce-back rate.” Whether in business meetings or discussions with mentors, the term was frequently used. When a prominent entrepreneur or business figure in the community encountered a setback,… Continue reading
To build an Investment philosophy is to build a road map that guides your investment strategy and process. It is the framework that helps you make investment decisions, based on your beliefs and principles that correspond with your financial goals and tolerance to risk. A lot of investors lack clarity about the importance of a… Continue reading
An investor’s Philosophy will be deeply influenced by how they view, interpret, and interact with the stock market aka “Mr Market”. Before investors start creating an investment philosophy and strategy, they need to consider the two terms below. These concepts refer to the “belief” component when discussing and developing a strategy. Your views and alignment… Continue reading
