Most people are addicted to bad news. However, there is the thing and that you have a choice. You can tune out the mainstream media, which is basically a 24/7 fear factory, endlessly highlighting the worst of humanity while conveniently ignoring all the progress the world is making.
Instead, step outside and breathe some fresh air. Hit the gym. Learn to cook like a Michelin-star chef (or at least master scrambled eggs). Take a vacation and actually enjoy time with your family instead of checking market updates every five minutes.
I know, I know, our brains are wired for pessimism. The person who constantly warns of financial doom always sounds smarter than the cheerful optimist like me. That is why social media is flooded with gloomy “experts” who make a living predicting disasters and yet, somehow, the world keeps spinning.
One of my clients is a perfect example. You know the type, convinced that every market dip is the big one, that we are always one step away from total economic collapse. If the stock market sneezes, he is already building a bunker.
The American Association of Individual Investors survey has revealed that 60.6% of investors are currently bearish, the seventh-largest amount ever since the survey started in 1987. Oh, the selloff we are seeing right now? It is not the apocalypse. It is healthy. Volatility is not a sign of doom, it is part of the ride.
Some people believe that the new Trump administration is intentionally orchestrating another economic crash. I do not buy it and honestly, it does not really matter.
While the current environment may seem challenging, I see it as a significant long-term opportunity for certain trades on my radar, driven by my long-standing observation of the market’s ability to adapt and evolve.