What I’d like to share with younger or new investors:
It’s really amazing how much more humble you become the larger your portfolio gets.
I’d wagerthat many secretly see themselves in the sky just because they have a portfolio and invest. Sometimes we think we’re superior because we investors .
You know exactly what I mean 😁
But that thought fades over time. Of course, there are situationswhere you realize you’re on a chessboard
of
life . Nevertheless, life can at any time and from all sides . Over the years, you come to understand this better and better and automatically become more down-to-earth.
Even compliments stop meaning as much to you at some point. You often find yourself thinking: “Actually, I can do so much more.” You’re not completely satisfied with yourself yet. Probably because we have big plans.
Especially during times when life is going particularly well, I sometimes suddenly get a queasy feeling in my stomach. Almost as if my future self were warning me about something. That’s why I’m more cautious , where and with whom I talk about stocks, investments and my future . Sometimes that fearthat envy, karma or some other higher power could strike you back with an even harsher setback.
Such thoughts don’t arise without reason. They arise from experiences , and these experiences make one more cautious.
Many of you are still at the beginning of your journey. You’ve only just realized what a huge role companies play in this world. Suddenly, you start to see your colleagues euphorically tell your new and would love to preach about it.
That’s exactly what I did as an apprentice, with great conviction. I don’t regret it, because that enthusiasm was part of my development. Still, one should never forgetthat there’s always someone lurking somewhere who might wants to do you no good and is just waiting to screw you over. That’s just the way it is. Not always, but unfortunately more oftenthan you’d think.
For a while, I was the black sheepat work because many of my coworkers knew I was investing. That’s why I’m giving you a tip: If you want to lead a peaceful life, keep your stock portfolio separate from work and certain circles of friends.
Being too open about it often just leads to envy and resentment.
Your portfolio is you and your family. It’s nobody else’s business anyone concerned. You should be able to tell exactly with whom you talk to about it and with whom it’s better not to.
We all have goals. Some even want to go beyond their original goals and expectations. And that’s a good thing.
But if you want to jeopardize a dream, all you have to do is tell it to the wrong people.
Others don’t see what you see. They can’t not imagine what you want to build and achieve. The moment you share your plans with the wrong people , their doubts, envy and negative
voices start to work against you. Most people, however, only realize this after they’ve had similar experiences themselves.
So I can only give you one piece of advice:
Keep your success to yourselves more often. Not everyone is happy to see you win, and the voices of the losers can get damn loud.
Those who’ve been at this longer know damn well what I’m talking about... @Simpson He once said he never talks about stocks with anyone in his personal circle.
This text refers to the workplace or similar situations. Exchanging ideas with other investors is important for making progress. That’s why I don’t mean that you shouldn’t share your successes with friends who also invest or on investor platforms.
