FOMO, Panic & the Social Herd

Why the crowd is usually wrong

You’re checking your phone. Again. That one stock is up 40% in two days. Everyone’s talking about it. Twitter, Reddit, even your group chat. You weren’t interested before – but now?

Feels like you’re missing out.

That’s not analysis. That’s FOMO doing its job.

Herd mentality is wired deep into us. It kept us safe in the wild, helped us fit in, avoid danger, follow the group.

But in investing? It does the opposite.

It pulls you into bubbles, panic sells, and hype trains that derail just as you jump on.

And the worst part? It feels completely rational in the moment.

This Skill is your reality check. We’ll break down how FOMO, panic, and herd behavior creep into your decisions – even when you think you’re being smart. You’ll see how news cycles, social signals and price moves mess with your instincts, and how to spot the pattern before it grabs you.

Because once you see the herd from the outside, you stop running with it.

Here’s how to set it up the smart way.