Every one to their own views, positivity or negativity makes no...

Every one to their own views, positivity or negativity makes no difference in the long run. Either you hold or sell. Do we think for instance that success in Puntland will far outweigh the possibility of a duster/s in Georgia..personally I believe it will, yet I mainly bought in for their diverse portfolio of operations, which makes RRS a little bit unique among most oil/exp companies..here's hoping..and a little something to read.........

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With the extreme ups and downs in the market, you would think that no investor in their right mind would want to go through such a roller coaster ride. These markets have made people weary and investors are asking themselves whether stock investing is a viable solution to meeting financial goals.

These are the typical emotional stages a person goes through when experiencing the so-called wonderful world of investments.
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Stage 1: Optimism
In this stage, you have embarked on a journey into the investment world. Your hopes are high as you start crunching the numbers on the calculator to make early retirement more of a reality.

Stage 2: Excitement
This is the initial increase in the market, where the investor is on cloud nine. At this point, you are further calculating numbers and looking at the possibilities of growth if you put more money into your investments.

Stage 3: Thrill
You cannot believe how much everything is moving up and how quickly it is happening. You are thinking about retiring in the next couple of days if things continue going the way they are and you are completely flabbergasted.

Stage 4: Euphoria
This is the point of maximum financial risk, where the market is flying too high to be true. Stocks are overvalued, and individuals are seeking high-risk investments to finance their short-term goals. This is where self-discipline is important, as investments should be made for the purpose of saving.

Stage 5: Anxiety
The market has begun to pull back a little, and you are realizing that making money on the market is not as easy as it once was. You are in a state of unease, as your future becomes uncertain and you are somewhat concerned about your investments.

Stage 6: Denial
The market has continued to decline, and you are considering getting out of the investment world. This is a dangerous point, especially if you are getting out for no particular reason.

Stage 7: Fear
Being scared is only normal, especially when your investments have significantly declined. The key to getting through this stage is to remain focused and realize that you are investing for the long haul.

Stage 8: Desperation
Having lost the majority of your portfolio to a market decline, you now have the "all or nothing" mentality. This stage can be detrimental because your emotions will likely take over. You have to remember why you invested in the first place because reacting to your emotions will ultimately cause more harm than good.

Stage 9: Panic
You have begun to notice that the market is in a panic selling mode. Investors are likely to act as the masses. Have you not been told as a child to always go against the grain? Those are the people who will win out in the end.

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