
Ashby Daniels Challenges Conventional Wisdom (Rewind) (EP.155)
About this episode
The problem with conventional wisdom is that it represents the masses, but there's a whole host of things that conventional wisdom gets wrong. By default, that feeds into what investors get wrong. This episode with Ashby Daniels originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as relevant today and important to consider for your investing strategy and how you think about risk.
Listen now and learn:
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What investors get wrong
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A new way to think about risk
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How to define investment success
To see the original show notes, YouTube interview, and resources visit this page: EP 104: Challenging Conventional Wisdom with Ashby Daniels.
Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.
TIMESTAMPS
(3:32) Blaming the Market Instead of Yourself
(10:03) Defining Risk
(16:49) How to Define Investment Success
(21:33) No Need to Be Smart. Just Don't Be Stupid
(30:48) Investing Like an Optimist
(35:57) The Value of a Financial Advisor
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