7 Sins That Fooled Many, 10 Truths Made Me Successful

In 2008, I experienced a profound lesson as I witnessed my portfolio constructed on arrogance and poorly considered guidance disappear as swiftly as smoke in a tempest. At that time, I perceived the market as a battleground for intellectuals and risk-takers, a realm where fortune favored the audacious. I was mistaken. The reality is that it serves as a merciless educator, a reflection of our most profound weaknesses, and a crucible that either shatters you or refines you into a more astute individual.

The "7 Sins" articulated in these pages are not mere abstractions. They represent the enticing falsehoods I embraced, the shortcuts that led to my downfall, and the myths perpetuated by an industry that thrives on our innocence. Similarly, the "10 Truths" are not theoretical constructs. They embody the principles that restored my portfolio, my self-assurance, and my comprehension of what enduring success entails slow, unglamorous, and anchored in self-awareness.