“Buy low, sell high.”
It’s the age-old adage, yet every time people see a headline about a recession or the market crashing, the first thing they do is panic and sell before the bottom drops out.
But here's what the wealthy know: recessions are where fortunes are built, not lost.
If you'd invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 at the market bottom in March 2009, it would have grown to over $70,000 by 2024.
Those who sat waiting for "certainty" missed generational wealth creation.
Win the Psychological Battle First
Your biggest obstacle during a market downturn?
Yourself.
Fear magnifies, panic spreads, and every dip feels like validation to hoard cash or sell while you still can.
On the other hand, wealthy investors set clear rules before emotions run high, then follow them mechanically.
They understand that feeling comfortable about recession investments is actually a warning sign you're not being aggressive enough.
Where to Focus Your Money
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