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The episode introduced the book, noting its opening claim that the human brain is ill‑suited for wise investing. Host Ed highlighted this premise, and author Scott explained that his research identified numerous behavioral biases that collectively cost investors about 150 basis points a year. Their discussion emphasized how the book sheds light on these pitfalls, making it a valuable read for investors.
Episode: Your Brain is the Worst Investor in the Room — ft....
Ed introduced the book and highlighted its opening line about the brain being illsuited for investment, while Scott explained that writing the book revealed behavioral biases cut returns by about 150 basis points annually.
The opening line from The Anxious Investor is, quote, the human brain is illsuited for making wise investment decisions.
And as I was writing the book and researching the behavioral biases that we all display, it dawned on me that of the 14 or 15 I talk about in the book, none of them ... makes you a better investor.