The Four Noble Truths of Investing

1. The Truth of Suffering (Dukkha) ทุกข์

• Suffering arises from volatility, losses, and the anxiety of financial uncertainty
• The stress you feel when a stock drops or FOMO
• Acknowledging that this “suffering” is inherent in investing is the first step

2. The Truth of the Origin of Suffering (Samudāya) สมุทัย

• The cause of this investment suffering is often rooted in greed, fear, and attachment
• Chasing “hot” stocks out of greed, panic selling during a market downturn out of fear, or becoming emotionally attached to a losing investment

3. The Truth of the Cessation of Suffering (Nirodha) นิโรธ

• By eliminating emotional decision-making and cultivating a disciplined, long-term perspective, you can achieve a state of financial peace
• Your well-being is not tied to the market’s daily fluctuations

4. The Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering (Magga) มรรค

• The way to end this suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path of Investing