Shifting From Outcome to Process A goal is a specific, measurable objective that you want to accomplish. It comprises several key components: What do I want to achieve? Why does it matter to me? How will I achieve this outcome? Setting goals helps clarify what we want to achieve and the behaviours needed to reach…
How to Beat the Average Every investor has a deep desire to beat the market. It is ingrained in human nature. In a 1988 speech, Charlie Ellis* explained: “There are three ways in which you might try to achieve superior results: one is physically difficult, one is intellectually difficult, and one is emotionally difficult.” He…
The Illusion of Control The world is complex and feels out of control. Being human, we have a deep desire to be in control. We have a greater sense of wellbeing when we convince ourselves that we have control over events and outcomes even when this is not true. There are many aspects in our…