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This is something I learned on my first year of university in my psychology class, and it has always stood with me. The importance of ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ก๐ elements in order to be able to really dream. Even if we don't really think they will become true. We humans need it as a prerequisite to dream.
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You may say, Catalina, it is obvious that we all want our investments to growโฆ ๐ต
But "๐ต๐ผ๐?" I ask. Do you have a clear vision for the future? When you decide to invest in a company, do you have a clear vision of your ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฎ and ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ points? This is one of the first things I learned following Warren Buffett. Always set up your margins.
Being able to dream and to have a vision is critical for an investor, but at the same time being tangible about those dreams is what draws the line between crazy risks and a sound trading ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฎ ๐ฉ
If you ask my position, the picture below presents the first lottery ticket I have purchased in years ๐ซ. I got it just for the sake of this post.
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