Why Smart Investors Still Make Costly Mistakes | Evan Marks

Why do smart investors continue to make costly mistakes—even after years of experience? Former Wall Street trader and performance coach Evan Marks says the answer has less to do with markets and more to do with the way our brains process uncertainty, emotion, and pressure. In this conversation with Maggie Lake, Evan explains why successful investing isn't just about having better information—it's about making better decisions. Drawing on decades of experience coaching hedge fund managers, CEOs, professional athletes, and other elite performers, he explores why investors repeat the same mistakes, how emotions quietly influence every investment decision, and what separates consistently successful investors from everyone else. They discuss reacting versus responding, intuition versus impulsivity, overcoming self-sabotage, handling market volatility, learning from both success and failure, and practical techniques to improve decision-making when the stakes are highest. Whether you're managing a portfolio or simply trying to become a better decision-maker, this conversation offers a powerful framework for improving performance—both in markets and in life.

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