Quit Chasing Fads—Win With Legit Habits | AWM Insights #217

Join AWM's CIO, Justin Dyer, and Portfolio Manager, Mena Hanna, as they break down the realities of hype versus habits in long-term investing. Drawing on stories from professional sports and first-hand experience working with athlete families, they explore why tempting trends and viral schemes rarely pay off, while steady discipline and strategic planning create lasting wealth. This episode reveals the pitfalls of get-rich-quick fads, the pressure unique to pro athletes, and the proven power of compounding for multi-generational success. If you want to separate financial fact from viral fiction, this episode offers clarity—and a winning game plan.Connect with usWebsite: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awmcapital/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/X: https://twitter.com/awmcapitalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmcapital/Chapters(00:01) Hype cycles and influence of social media(02:11) The lure of get-rich-quick schemes(04:30) The risks and realities behind fads(05:17) Unique challenges for athlete wealth(07:34) The discipline of compounding and process(10:01) Aligning incentives with long-term goals(13:30) Consistency over chasing home runs in investing