Fear of Feeling Foolish: What Investors Get Wrong About Getting Back In The Market

We’ve all heard of FOMO: fear of missing out. But in 2025, a new investor emotion is taking center stage: FOGI, the fear of getting in. After watching market volatility, political headlines, and wild swings in interest rates, many investors are stuck sitting on the sidelines, afraid to buy back in, afraid to buy too late, and most of all, afraid of looking foolish. It’s not just about risk anymore. It’s about regret.

In this episode, Don discusses the emotional roadblocks keeping investors frozen, including timing fatigue and media panic cycles.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🌀 What is FOGI and how it’s different from FOMO

💣 Why timing the market is so tempting… and so damaging

📢 The impact of media noise and headlines

🎯 What smart investors do instead of chasing or fleeing

🔄 Real strategies for getting back in without regret

 

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