{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f0bf866e-f0bc-55f9-85a2-b4f309b4a2fc/5260698d-8475-4497-bdc4-aaab7c479ee1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Top Mistakes to Avoid in Investing and Life","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610c019e748075b262972247/1629933904469-3e372ad0ed230c73d1fae36a4ec5fafa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It's another in our series of mistakes - the ones we've made, and how *not* to make them again! This week, we’re going to look at the reasons why we keep making these mistakes - known as cognitive biases. A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them. Unsure about that definition? Basically—our brains aren’t perfect. They often make mistakes when taking in information from the world and trying to make sense of it. A cognitive bias is a term for these mistakes our brains often make.</p><p><br></p><p>The books that Alec and Bryce were talking about: <a href=\"https://www.booktopia.com.au/thinking-fast-and-slow-daniel-kahneman/book/9780374533557.html?dsa=s1-east&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwk4yGBhDQARIsACGfAeup7JjFysARB3I6fbucVcKfqkAiphOtoaXVGt6xQ8X1PRUoBGZzGhkaAp2VEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Thinking, Fast and Slow</a> and <a href=\"https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-undoing-project-michael-lewis/book/9780141983042.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Undoing Project</a>. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them <a href=\"mailto:contact@equitymates.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:</strong></p><ul><li>$50-$200 OFF some<a href=\"https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rask.com.au%2Faffiliates%2Fequity-mates%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0dBeLzTrbG-FqXo9rlEiPVUg39np1O543JVK5qXS0T8Xnr64Rvgp8SYzY&amp;h=AT0Vh08-_Zp_3sgvjYEyyKPnUd0kbo9K6RBH_AgN-K0HCm4MwzBzynfwJKxZs481ZYz2GE2j9KvatPwZW8ltaiDFwjEw9F23--SHwvTaX1DPhXmbfPLY5n4SY-5ZK5rEiXNOSso&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c%5B0%5D=AT0qBILmah0ELvLzyyoRG8uciytODsBcQ5C8MhT06BlFZVATFPjh2OD9-A8_JBrrNp9MrscxSslW9Ck96-Bd3XO2SwQ0ScYPKLiZVvDaGIxbNpBXZgztn4VGNhd2w-JHxyYzoV-gLyv7fezZrRMUMCN27aqrkJj1Tmz3mSPhHzcDWDmZojPiGyLxHEf99efJ1dCUdjk0GG6jAok4eEK6TQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> amazing investing courses</a> by our friend-of-the-show, Owen</li><li>Track your investment portfolio with<a href=\"https://www.sharesight.com/au/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Sharesight.</a></li><li>Get a free stock when you<a href=\"https://hellostake.com/au/freestock/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> sign-up to Stake</a>, using the code EQUITYMATES</li><li>Get exclusive access to our favourite<a href=\"https://app.tikr.com/register?ref=equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> data and insights platform, TIKR</a></li><li>Take the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with<a href=\"https://www.getbamboo.io/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> micro-investing app, Bamboo</a>. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-up</li><li>Get $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our<a href=\"https://swyftx.com.au/?ref=bryceleske&amp;promoRef=equity15\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> favourite crypto-currency exchanges, Swyftx</a></li><li>Get free trades if you plan to use the broker<a href=\"https://www.sharesight.com/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> SelfWealth</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p>Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.</p><p>Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial...</p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}