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The Jay Martin Show

Cracks Appearing in the Economy, Most Are Still Blind to Risks Ahead: Michael Gayed

Nov 25, 2023
Michael Gayed, an expert who believes average retail investors are too complacent about the state of the markets and economy, discusses the cracks in consumer spending, potential opportunities in small caps and emerging markets stocks, the role of gold and bitcoin in diversification, opting in or out of the system, the 'winner's edge' in a crowded world, challenges and opportunities in investing in emerging markets, and investment potential in Brazil.
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  • Resisting the temptation of following the crowd can lead to remarkable outcomes in investing and life.
  • To outperform the market, invest in a different market or asset class, avoiding popular investments.

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The importance of being stubborn and not following the crowd

In a world where social media and short attention spans dominate, it is crucial to have the discipline and grit to resist the temptation of following the crowd. Being stubborn and going against the average can lead to extraordinary outcomes in investing, trading, entrepreneurship, and life in general. While it may be easier to fall in line with the majority, those who are willing to put in the extra effort and think independently have the potential to achieve remarkable results.

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