Fear, uncertainty, volatility, panic—these emotions are nothing new to the world of investing. In fact, they seem to reappear on a fairly consistent basis. The outbreak of Covid-19 has brought them back with a vengeance, but wise investors know how to stay the course, keep their emotions in check, and take advantage of new opportunities. [...]
When stock markets experience sudden downturns, investors can feel anxious and make decisions detrimental to their long-term goals. After all, when you’ve worked hard for the money, it’s painful to see your account balances drop. This is a natural reaction, even with savvy investors who’ve experienced market volatility before. These extremes are enough to test [...]
I founded Sarah Lawrence SA, a retailer of women’s apparel, in 1982 and served as the CEO for 37 years. During these years we experienced both successes and failures. We did a lot of things well, but we also made mistakes. I regret none. Except one. I deeply regret that at least until 2007 I [...]
Making a New Year's resolution is the first step to creating better habits. But making a New Year's resolution and keeping a New Year's resolution are not always the same thing. If you're like most people, New Year's resolutions are often long forgotten by mid-February, if not sooner. But it doesn't have to be that [...]
