{"id":2030,"date":"2020-01-02T18:17:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T18:17:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-07T12:20:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T06:50:13","slug":"how-people-look-at-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/how-people-look-at-things\/","title":{"rendered":"How People Look at Things"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This happened to my friend Hardik. He has this ritual \u2013 Every morning he would have a cup of coffee with his wife near the window of the living room area of the house. One day his wife told him, \u201cCan you see the lady hanging clothes in the balcony in the opposite building?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She continued, \u201cI observe her daily. She doesn\u2019t clean clothes properly. See, there are still stains.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My friend just smiled and said, \u201cOk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the next few days, Hardik\u2019s wife told the same thing to my friend until one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFinally that lady learned the art of washing it right. Now see, the clothes look neatly washed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardik replied – \u201cDear, it\u2019s not that she learned how to wash it right. In fact, yesterday evening, when you were out, I got our windows cleaned,\u201d he smiled subtly.  My friend\u2019s wife was stunned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, my friend\u2019s wife is not alone. Many investors also knowingly or unknowingly commit the same mistake when exposed to the world of stock market<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research suggests that investor\u2019s success in just 10% dependent on their intelligence\/research and 90% on the emotional decisions they take. However, many investors blame everything else (except for their decisions) for the losses incurred in the stock market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 4 ways to start thinking differently, change perspective, inculcate new habits and unlock new opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at the positive side: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Equities have always delivered superior returns when compared to other classes. However, still, many investors don\u2019t succeed while investing in equities. Due to this negative experience, they tend to perceive equities as wealth destructors instead of wealth creators. But if you look at the other way \u2013 the average earning life of people is approx. 35 years if you consider from age 25-60. Consider the investments<\/a> such as bonds, gold, fixed deposits, real estate etc.; they have delivered returns between 5-8%, whereas Nifty<\/a> delivered 13-15% returns on an average<\/a>. Even if you consider 12% annually for equities and 6% for FD\u2019s, here is how your principal would look like if you invested Rs. 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The returns delivered by Nifty is approximately 7 times of returns delivered by Nifty. Even if you consider the worst case scenario, it would be at least 4 times more than that of FD\u2019s. Not many investors are able to calculate the opportunity lost by avoiding equities from their portfolio. When you understand there\u2019s more to the tip of the iceberg, that moment shall transform your perspective (obviously, for good).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take control of yourself:<\/strong> Let\u2019s face it. It is easy to target someone, some situation outside ourselves. For examples, it is easy to say, \u201cI didn\u2019t make money, and my friend made because he was luckier.\u201d However, if you introspect on the decisions you took, that would help you clear the uncertainty and take a path of improvement and positive view. Click here to know more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid the word \u2018should\u2019:<\/strong> When you start thinking in terms of \u201cshould,\u201d it can lead to a big disappointment. For example: I should earn at least 15% in three months. We tend to look at things with our limited perspective, but the picture of how things \u2018should\u2019 be is the primary reason behind most of our sufferings. So the next time you invest, keep this in mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider the bigger picture:<\/strong> One can widen the lens to the bigger picture. In case of investing, it can be looking at how the Indian economy shall mushroom in the next few years, the sectors that are bound to grow during this time and holding up your investments within this larger picture. Read more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the beautiful poem goes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA glass half-filled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or a glass half spilled,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is just a difference of perspective<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As satisfaction is gained,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By categorizing them<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Into positive and negative.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s also an angle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which must be seen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That that glass can be refilled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upto the level brim.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do remember this the next time when you hit a buy or sell button.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t

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\n How to Invest in Share Market? <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

Considering the volatility, investing in stock markets is both an art and science.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n 5 Best Places To Live After Retirement In India <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

While some retired people set sail on voyages worldwide, others look forward to spending their time in relaxation and comfort.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n 90% People Lose Money in Stocks? <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

Isn't it shocking? But it is a fact. There are countless reasons why investors lose money in stock markets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Is Long Term Investing Always Safe? <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

Let\u2019s understand what long-term means before we explain why Long Term Investing may not always be safe.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n

Read more:  How Long-term investing helps create life-changing wealth \u2013 TOI<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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