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Haley Smith's avatar

This was awesome and bold! Thank you so much for your clarity and honesty.

Frederik Gieschen's avatar

Thank you so much, Haley!

William Green's avatar

This is terrific, Frederik. You write very well, indeed. Warm wishes, William Green

Frederik Gieschen's avatar

Thank you so much, William! That means the world coming from you.

Baker Street Partners's avatar

One of the best pieces I've read in a long time. Awesome combination of vulnerability, self-therapy, "rubbing your nose" into your own mistakes, and most importantly -- the beautiful and noble act of sharing your most important lessons with others!

Thank you and bravo!

Frederik Gieschen's avatar

Thank you for the kind words!

Dan Stillit's avatar

Nothing ordinary about your pieces Frederik. Keep on...

Alex Slobodnik's avatar

I find many people want to be "rational" and at the same time say things like "I'll never buy at the top." Understanding why you are investing in the first place is a hard nut to crack. So much emotional introspection required to not go off the wall. Thank you for sharing.

James Lafarge's avatar

Great read. Thanks, Neckar.

Liberty's avatar

This is a courageous piece, showing deep introspection and a growth mindset. Thank you.

Rahul's avatar

Very well written and the following words hit home:

"Because then I could tell myself that I hadn’t been wrong after all. No, I hadn’t been stubborn and boneheaded – I had been patient and strong-willed. Downright noble in my resistance to temptation. The crash would have proven me right, allowed me to rationalize my decisions, protected my ego."

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Anonymous
May 5, 2021

Beautiful piece. I wish you well! I can feel some of your pain through your words.

Frederik Gieschen's avatar

Thank you! Bit of written therapy for me ;-)

Blind Squirrel's avatar

‘Careful what you get good at’ - try to keep a beginner’s mind. Oustanding write-up

Frederik Gieschen's avatar

One of my favorite scenes. Thanks!

TSOH Investment Research's avatar

Another gem Neckar, thank you for writing with such honesty and clarity.