Stop Making Stupid Investments

Praise for Stop Making STUPID Investments “In the journey of creating financial freedom and building wealth, most people sabotage themselves with emotional traps, hype-driven schemes, and rookie mistakes that wipe out their hard-earned gains. David Leiter’s Stop Making Stupid Investments is the wake-up call most investors need—a no-BS blueprint to sidestep the pitfalls, master an investing mindset, and unleash the power of smart, disciplined investing.” —Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Holy Grail of Investing “Clarity is real wealth. And David shares it with brutal honesty. This book is an invitation to break through the fog and walk with clarity to create wealth.” —Praveen Kenneth, Chairman of Elohim & Kenneth Ventures, Founder/Chairman of Law & Kenneth/Saatchi & Saatchi “David Leiter always provides perspective to avoid the dumb mistake tax, and when you combine that with good in-depth investing insights, it is a winning combination. I highly recommend this book. Good books are rare. Great people are even more unique.” —Joel Seiden, Co-Founder, Stonehenge Partners and Co-Founder, Spirit of Entrepreneurs Council “As a professional investor who is acutely aware of my own weakness and biases, just buying this book for Chapter 3 on ‘know thyself’ will save you money and heartbreak. If truly taken to heart in all aspects of your life, you will increase your chances of a happy marriage and having kids that can thrive. The book provides a fundamental road map for those seeking better lives for themselves and their family through investing like adults and not like children.” —Jonathan Barrett, President and CIO of Luminus Management “I have joined two of David’s programs over the past few years, and I have consistently seen his calm discipline and values-driven approach to investing. This book reflects how he teaches in real life, helping readers understand business fundamentals, invest with integrity, and stay grounded when others chase hype.” —Yixiang Liu, MD, PhD, MBA, Founder of 911 Pain Management “David Leiter says out loud what too many investors learn the hard way. Real wealth is not built by chasing hype, it is built by avoiding stupid mistakes. This is a clear and practical playbook for protecting your capital and compounding intelligently, exactly how serious investors should think.” —Peter Mallouk, CEO, Creative Planning In a world filled with bad investments, this guide shows you exactly how to keep your money safe without missing out on great investment opportunities In Stop Making Stupid Investments: 7 Rules to Avoid the Hype and Build Real Wealth, experienced real estate and finance leader David Leiter delivers a practical, common-sense strategy guide for building wealth through intelligent investing. Leiter explains the 7 rules that helped guide him as he built a large and resilient portfolio over 30 years. He demystifies complicated financial concepts and explores powerful investing techniques in a straightforward way without the usual jargon. This book is a simple set of easy-to-follow rules for everyday investors who want to effectively manage risk, avoid scams and fraud, and access impressive returns without missing out on great opportunities when they come along. It’s filled with timeless principles that apply everywhere, to everyone, in every kind of market. You’ll find: Grounded advice, based on the author’s decades-long experience in finance and real estate, on how to spot a bad investment How to use simple, proven investment strategies that are easy to understand to generate consistent returns while limiting your exposure to risk Ways to use contrarian thinking to get ahead of trends and improve the performance of your portfolio Perfect for everyday investors and working professionals hoping to build a financially secure retirement, Stop Making Stupid Investments is an intuitive, accessible, and insightful manual for everyone who wants to protect and grow their money at the same time.

Pages: 256, Edition: 1 armband, Hardcover, Wiley