i try to avoid listening to other people - or at least be selective in who i listen to.

the human brain is too easily persuaded by others, even irrationally so. i had people talk me out of investments with their negativity (even though they knew zero about stocks) or convince me to buy duds with their enthusiasm. i learned that most people don't know what they are talking about and are overly confident in their opinions.

now i try to avoid hearing stock recommenations (esp. on youtube!).