Investing is like a roller coaster.
Exciting highs. Sudden drops.
And if you’re not prepared, those drops can mess with your head.
Here’s a trick that helps me stay calm—both as a parent and as an investor.
I’ve got two young kids. And when I come home after a long day, they are often tired, grumpy… even kicking each other.
If I’m not mentally ready, I lose it.
So before I walk in the door, I take five minutes and talk to myself:
“This evening may be messy. That’s okay. I’ll stay calm. I want to be a good example.”
And it works—most of the time 🙂
I do the same with investing.
When I see my brokerage account go up, I remind myself:
“This won’t last forever. The market will drop again. That’s normal. And when it does—I’ll stay calm. I’ll keep investing.”
And when the next drop comes—and it always does—I’m not surprised. I’m ready.
If you’re feeling nervous about your investments, give this a try.
Talk to yourself before the market does.
And keep taking action.
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