Mental Biases That Hurt Investors

Your brain lies to you. Often.

You think you’re being objective.

But your brain is already two steps ahead, and it’s not always on your side.

You spot a stock, and instead of analyzing it, you look for confirmation that it’s a good pick.

You read takes that match your view. You ignore the rest.

That’s not logic. That’s bias in action.

Your brain loves shortcuts. It takes what feels familiar, what feels safe, and what feels right, even when it’s wrong. And because these shortcuts happen silently, you rarely notice them until it’s too late.

You follow the crowd. You anchor on old price levels. You hold onto bad trades because you don’t want to be wrong. It’s not that you’re careless. It’s that your mind is wired for comfort, not clarity.

This Skill is your mental mirror.

It shows you the invisible nudges that guide your investing behavior and how to push back with awareness. Let’s make your brain work for you, not against you.

Here’s how to spot bias before it takes control.