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The Cost of Emotional Decisions

Writer: Mario Zumbo
Mario Zumbo
Aug 4
1 min read

“An inability to control emotion has caused more financial disasters than anything else I can think of.”

— Charlie Munger


I'm currently reading Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger. Countless great quotes and lessons, but this one stood out to me. 


It's remarkably simple, but it's also one of the biggest truths in investing.


Most financial mistakes don't come from a lack of intelligence.


They come from fear, greed, impatience, overconfidence, or the inability to stay disciplined when emotions take over.


The same principle extends well beyond money.


The ability to control your emotions is often the difference between making a good decision and making one you'll later regret.


Simple advice.


Not always easy to follow.

 
 

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