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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 48 MIN

How We Lost Money: 5 Investing Mistakes You Must Avoid

from Limitless · host Matthew Preston & Thaon Simms

In this eye-opening episode of Limitless, Dr. Thaon Simms & Dr. Matthew Preston break down the TOP investing mistakes that cost beginners serious money! 💸 From analysis paralysis to FOMO, we're sharing the psychology behind why even smart people fail at investing.What You'll Learn:✅ Why 60% of investors think they're experts but only 25% beat the market✅ The overconfidence trap that leads to bad decisions✅ How herd mentality makes you buy high and sell low✅ Diversification disasters - too many stocks vs too few✅ Confirmation bias and why we hold losing positions too long✅ Why frequent trading actually hurts your returnsWe're getting REAL about mistakes we've both made and sharing the lessons that transformed our investing approach. From missing out on 25% gains due to analysis paralysis, to holding losing positions too long based on "hopeium" - these stories will save you money! 📈Key Takeaways:🎯 Start investing with smaller amounts to learn without major losses🎯 Always ask "what if this doesn't work out?" for every investment🎯 Buy the stocks nobody's talking about, not the trending ones🎯 Find your sweet spot for diversification (hint: it's probably fewer stocks than you think)🎯 Cut losses early instead of holding onto "hopeium"Remember: We're not financial advisors - always consult your broker or financial advisor before making investment decisions! ⚠️👍 If this saved you from making costly mistakes, smash that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more investing psychology and market insights!💬 What investing mistakes have YOU made? Drop them in the comments - our community learns from each other!🔗 Stay Connected & Listen to More Episodes:🎧 Listen to full episodes: https://limitlesspodcast.buzzsprout.com🐥 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Limitless_pod📷 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitless_pod/💲 Get exclusive insights: https://bit.ly/Limitless-MMJA-Discount💝 Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971039/support⚠️ Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not constitute financial advice. Please consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

In this eye-opening episode of Limitless, Dr. Thaon Simms & Dr. Matthew Preston break down the TOP investing mistakes that cost beginners serious money! 💸 From analysis paralysis to FOMO, we're sharing the psychology behind why even smart people fail at investing. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why 60% of investors think they're experts but only 25% beat the market ✅ The overconfidence trap that leads to bad decisions ✅ How herd mentality makes you buy high and sell low ✅ Diversification disasters...

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