A few years ago, soft skills were considered nice-to-have. Now? They’re non-negotiable.
Stock investing isn't just about knowing the numbers—it’s about knowing yourself. Anyone can follow the charts, track earnings, or memorize definitions from an investing book. But real progress in your portfolio—and in your confidence as an investor—comes when you understand why certain strategies resonate more with you, and how to use them with purpose.
It started, as many useful things do, in a stretch of time I didn’t plan for. I wasn’t in crisis. Nothing dramatic happened. I hadn’t quit a job or moved across the country or declared a digital detox. I was just... in between. In between projects, in between clarity, in between the kind of focused energy that usually propels me forward.
Let’s start with something you won’t hear often: Your paycheck is doing its job. Really. It shows up (hopefully) on time, reflects the value your company has agreed to exchange for your labor, and deposits itself neatly into your bank account.
