Sunk Cost Fallacy and You

Sunk Cost Fallacy and You

Author: ClayTrader April 1, 2024 Duration: 16:00
Have you heard of the logical mistake people get tripped up known as the sunk cost fallacy? Odds are, you allow this thinking error to influence your life more than you think. The games our mind can play with us are abundant to begin with in the world of trading and investing. Sprinkle on the day to day mind games such as the sunk cost fallacy and I don't blame you if smoke begins to pour out of your ears! It's annoying no doubt, but the biggest problem I would argue is the lack of knowledge of its existence. Once you are aware of these thinking errors, you can be much better prepared to handle them. In my hears of coaching traders I've lost count of the number of times I've seen the sunk cost fallacy create unneeded issues for people. Let's talk a bit more in-depth about it so you are aware and prepared to fight off this logical fallacy when it comes knocking on your door.

Hosted by ClayTrader, The Stock Trading Reality Podcast cuts through the noise of the financial world. This isn't about get-rich-quick schemes or market hype; it's a grounded, often unvarnished conversation about what trading stocks actually looks like day to day. Each episode delves into the tangible strategies, psychological hurdles, and personal stories that define a trader's path. You'll hear honest reflections on both wins and losses, focusing on the practical discipline required to pursue consistency. For anyone interested in the markets, this podcast serves as a crucial reality check, stripping away fantasy to examine the real work involved. Tune in for straightforward discussions that prioritize long-term understanding over short-term excitement, all from a voice experienced in the trenches of trading.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Podcast Episodes
You're A Salesperson. Deal With It. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:59
I get it. The vast majority of you reading this email do not work in the world of sales. Neither your job title or job description mentions anything about working on a sale's based commission. The fact of the matter is,…
My Guru Intentions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:36
While I really can't stand the term and being called one, let's talk the world of "guru". I get it. It's a pretty slimy term and carries with it a whole lot of negative connotations. I wanted to give a bit more context a…
Beginner Trader Hurdles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:45
A student of my training program recently reached out to me and I wanted to share a few of the points that reveled themselves. When you're new and you don't know what you don't know, you can quickly become mislead and de…
The Day Trader Calendar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:43
One of the most important tools in your day trading toolbelt is this calendar. A crucial part to any day trader's success is having a plan. A crucial part to any plan is not getting caught off guard and being aware of as…
How I Made Over $30,000 (doing nothing) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:20
There is a small amount of click-bait in my title. Technically speaking, I did "do something" in the form of making a decision; however, besides that, I literally did nothing and made over $30,000. What am I talking abou…
Inflation is Coming Down BUT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:53
I recently read an article from CNBC containing a quote which I believer perfectly summarizes people's disconnect of what inflation is and how it works. My goal with this podcast has always been to inspire and educate pe…
Stock Manipulation? Stop It! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:07
If you have spent any amount of time on social media, YouTube or online message boards, then I'm at a 97.8% confidence level you've heard "stock manipulation" used as the reasoning for some kind of event. Usually this ev…
From Iraq to the USA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:32
Can you imagine walking through literal mountains in the pitch dark at the age of 11? That's what our guest, Hussam (goes by "Sam"), endured as his family left Iraq back in the 1990's! Sam had to start at ground zero and…
Was I Mean? Aggressive? Hmmm… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:53
A beginner trader reached out to me and the conversation ended with him accusing me of being "mean" and "aggressive". I want to walk through this conversation as it allows for us to see the inner working of the human min…
How to Build Expectations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:14
So you want to be smart about your trading and investing approach? Good! The best way to find success is to find expectations that are reasonable. One of the biggest problems I see within people's trading journey's are e…