FOMO in Investing? Stop Running After Every Trend!
If you keep chasing what’s flying, your wealth will stay crying. Here's how to stop the FOMO madness.
Bunny’s brain was on Fire
“Uncleeeee! I’ve missed out AGAIN!”
Bunny walked into my house like someone just told him Dhokla is banned in India.
“Gold! Silver! Real Estate, sab upar gaya!
Sirf main aur meri SIP hi neeche hain!”
I handed him chai and asked,
“Bunny, phehle ye batao, chai zayada garam hai ya iss wakt tumhara dimag?”
He whispered:
"Dimag"
“Uncle, everybody’s making money!
One guy bought a penny stock and now he’s posting Lamborghini selfies with motivational quotes all over Whatsapp University”
I nodded.
“Bunny, I believe usne gaadi rent pe li hai, tumhare jaise logo ko FOMO ka sheekar banane ke liye”
Bunny looked at me with raised eyes.
and his eyes were saying: ‘Help me. I’m sinking in regret’.
THE TRUTH ABOUT FOMO:
“Bunny,” I said, “you think you’re missing out.
But actually, you’re missing the plot.”
FOMO is like that shady Social Media Group -
Loud, confusing, and full of bad advice.
So here’s what I told him…
FOMO Hits You Because:
1. You Only See Winners
Nobody’s posting, “Lost ₹73,000 today. Feeling stupid, bro.”
Everyone’s flexing wins.
You’re comparing your honest journey to someone’s Social Media fiction.
2. You’re Reacting, Not Investing
Investing isn't cricket commentary.
If you keep reacting ball-by-ball, you’ll be out before the match even begins.
3. You think there’s Only One Bus
Relax.
Bus, Train aur Investments. Ek jaati hai, dusri aati hai.
Missed one? Not a big issue.
Catch the next and the better one.
Investing Uncle’s FOMO-Cure Plan (FOMO-CP)
Plan Name: Be calm like a bull, not jump like a monkey.
Step 1: SIP and Chill
Pick two solid mutual funds ONLY.
Start SIP.
Ignore rest of the noise like you ignore your girlfriend’s call, while reading Investing Uncle new blog every Sunday Morning at 09:15 AM.
Step 2: FOMO Lockdown
Get a FOMO Notepad.
Every time you feel like chasing a trend, write it down.
Review after 10 days.
Most “golden opportunities” will look like expired milk.
Step 3: Learn and Don’t jump
Instead of watching 26 reels shouting “next multi-bagger investment”
read 1 good investing blog (Like this one), or leave a comment or message, I will personally tell you want to read and watch to become a better Investor.
Bunny’s Phoenix moment
By the end of chai, Bunny was chilled.
He uninstalled all the investment tip Apps from his phone.
He exited from WhatsApp University groups.
Before leaving my house that day, Bunny said, “Uncle, I’m done chasing the next Big Thing. I’ll start building brick-by-brick from now.”
“Everyone’s running after the returns.
But the real wealth runs towards the patient.”
If Bunny Can Beat FOMO, So Can You, My Dear Reader
Start slow.
Stay steady.
Let everyone else chase.
But, you let your wealth compound quietly.
Look for Value in every Investment.
No drama.
No regret.
No FOMO.
Just Focus On Meaningful Outcomes (uncle’s full form of FOMO).
“FOMO makes you chase noise. Investing makes you chase peace.”
Gained value with this blog?
If YES, Maybe you treat Uncle with a cup of Tea?
Smile and forward it to your WhatsApp University group.
Got any confusion, just message. Will clear it, in the next blog.
See you next Sunday at 09:15 AM.
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