A Psychologist's Fear-Fighting Tips for Investors
by Daniel Crosby, Doctor of Psychology, Chief Behavioral Officer, Brinker Capital, Brinker Capital
Jun 02, 2020
3 minutes
As a psychologist and Chief Behavioral Officer, I've listened to and counseled some of the best financial professionals in the country over the last few weeks. You see, my job is to teach advisers how to control excessive emotionality en route to making optimal financial decisions. As I spoke with these advisers, one theme has emerged: fear. Health-related fears. Financial fears. Fears about the future of our country. Fears about the uncertainty shrouding the world.
There's no shame in being scared, but fear becomes problematic when it paralyzes us or stands in our way. Even
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