Individuals who cannot master their emotions are ill-suited to profit from the investment process.
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Have the courage of your knowledge and experience. If you have formed a conclusion from the facts and if you know your judgment is sound, act on it – even though others may hesitate or differ.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Have confidence in your own judgment and be willing to act on it, even when faced with opposition.
This quote emphasizes the importance of trusting one's own knowledge and experience when making decisions. Benjamin Graham encourages individuals to act upon their well-informed conclusions, even if they encounter hesitation or disagreement from others, advocating for courage and conviction in one's own judgment.
Themes
CourageKnowledgeExperienceJudgmentAction
In practice
Example use cases
During a business meeting when presenting a new idea that others may doubt.
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