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The S&P 500 has survived 17 recessions, 2 world wars, and countless panics — and still compounded 10%.

The biggest returns usually begin during the scariest periods.

The market punishes those who need certainty before investing.

Most investing success comes from a handful of decisions and a mountain of patience.

The stock market has created more wealth through patience than prediction.

Investing gets easier when you stop trying to impress people.

Most people want compound returns without compound time.

The market usually recovers before the headlines improve.

The best investing plan is one simple enough to survive stress.

Home values have increased 620% since 1980. Over the same period, the S&P 500 is up 22,700% (including reinvested dividends).

The stock market tends to rise because innovation tends to continue.

The stock market rewards endurance more than excitement.

Most investing success is behavioral, not analytical.

A stock doesn't know where you bought it.

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The market has recovered from every recession in modern history.

Most financial stress comes from short-term thinking.

Over the past 3 years: +390%: Nvidia +151%: Alphabet +134%: Meta +98%: Amazon +94%: Apple +78%: S&P 500 +66%: Microsoft +41%: Tesla

The stock market rewards people who can tolerate temporary discomfort.

The stock market rewards long-term ownership more than short-term intelligence.