Episode Summary: In this episode, Kerry Fleming and the Teaminvest team tackle the most common (and costly) mistakes investors make—from misunderstanding risk to letting emotions drive decisions. Learn the real definition of risk, how human behaviour can sabotage your portfolio, and the practical strategies you need to stay disciplined, fact-based, and focused on long-term wealth creation.Key Topics Covered: The true meaning of risk for investors Why academic risk definitions don’t match real-world investing Human behavioural traps: impatience, FOMO, emotional decisions The power of patience and compounding How to avoid “cutting the flowers and watering the weeds” Real-world examples and actionable solutions The importance of research, factfulness, and having a disciplined processTimestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Understanding risk 06:00 – Human behaviour and investing mistakes 08:30 – Impatience and the cost of being too active 11:00 – Chasing trends and FOMO 14:00 – Emotional investing vs. strategic investing 18:00 – Factfulness and research as your edge 21:00 – The pitfalls of timing the market 25:00 – “Cutting the flowers, watering the weeds” 28:00 – Practical strategies for smarter investing 30:00 – Key takeaways & invitation to connectResources & Links: Teaminvest Membership Contact UsJoin the Conversation: What’s the biggest investing mistake you’ve learned from? Share your story with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or by email.Subscribe & Follow: Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, FacebookAbout Teaminvest: Teaminvest is an ASX-listed financial institution focused on empowering investors through education, rigorous analysis, and a community of like-minded wealth creators.🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us grow and reach more Wealth Builders like you. 📩 Join the conversation Have thoughts or questions? Email us at [email protected] or connect with us on LinkedIn 🔗 Support the show Love what we’re doing? Please show your love by sharing this episode with a friend.

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