How to avoid investing Stress #1 + We’re switching it up!

We’re changing things up!

For the next 5 weeks, I’m focusing on 1 theme: the 5 mistakes I see people make that lead to stress, confusion, and burnout when it comes to investing.

These are the silent culprits - not flashy, not complicated, but quietly eat away at our will to thrive.

Mistake #1: No clear 'Why'

I get a lot of these questions:

“Should I invest in Nvidia ?”
“Is Gold a good idea right now?”
“What do you think of this strategy?”

The answer is the last thing they want to hear:

“It depends.”

But, specific stocks, asset classes and strategies are just tools.

Whether or not they are the right tools depends on 2 things:

1) Why are you investing ?

Saying “to make money” is fine. But, there’s always a deeper reason.

Are you investing because you're anxious about your future?
Because you feel behind?
Because you want freedom, or because everyone around you is doing it?

Is it fear that’s driving your decisions ? or is it excitement?

Without clarity on that, every up or down in the market will feel personal.
And every decision will feel like a test you’re failing.

2) What are you trying to accomplish ?

Again, “make money” is fine… but you can do better.

Set a SMARTE goal. Something like:

• Specific: What exactly are you trying to achieve?

• Measurable: How will you track progress?

• Achievable: Is this realistic given your timeline and income?

• Relevant: Does it actually matter to you?

• Time-Bound: When do you want to hit this?

• Energizing: Does this goal excite you

“I want to retire in 30 years with $2M in index funds”
≠
“I want to make $500/month from trading stocks”
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“I want to have investments that provide me with $3,000/month in passive income in 5 years”

All 3 of the above goals are valid. But they require completely different systems and emotional preparation.

Why starting with “Why” works:

It grounds you.
It filters out noise.
It helps you stay the course when things get bumpy.

When your investments feel disconnected from your real life goals, stress creeps in.
Every market dip feels existential.
Every new opportunity feels urgent.

But when you start with “Why,” your investing becomes just another tool to build the life you actually want.

Not a series of bets you’re hoping will pay off.

Action:

1. Define Why you want to invest ?

2. What is your SMARTE investing Goal ?

Next week: Mistake #2: Starting without a solid financial foundation.

The information contained in this newsletter is for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.