Lately I’ve been reflecting on what really separates people who grow, in wealth, business, health and life, from those who stay stuck. And what it often comes down to is Self Talk. This does apply to investing too so hear me out.

It’s not just about mindset and emotion. But the way you speak to yourself every day. That internal voice that shapes how you see yourself.

Because that voice becomes your self image. And your self image sets the ceiling for everything else.

Self talk → Self perception → Behaviour → Results.

What many of us forget is that most of our self talk wasn’t even ours to begin with. Family, Society, school, culture have all shaped our inner narrative. We’re raised to fit in, play small, avoid risk. Confidence gets mistaken for arrogance. Ambition often met with resistance. No wonder why most of us carry some self doubt into everything we do. Especially when money’s on the line.

We tend to say things like:
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Now that I’ve bought, the market will dump", "now that I’ve sold, it’s definitely going to rally", "I don’t know enough', "others are doing better'.


That’s identity rooted in second guessing ourselves and believing we’re always one step behind. But we need to remember that those aren’t facts and simply inherited limitations that quietly drive every decision. From what we buy, to how long we hold, to when we fomo/panic.

Even top athletes, with all the training and talent in the world, say their edge is mostly psychological. The difference between great and average often is the story they tell themselves.


So before your next trade or portfolio rebalance, pause and ask: What am I saying to myself in this moment that’s driving this action?


Because how you speak to yourself shows up everywhere. In how you invest, how you interact with others, what you tolerate and what you aim for. You can’t outperform your self image. But you can change it.

Audit your self talk like you would a portfolio. Because what compounds over time isn’t just capital, it’s identity. And who we believe we are will shape the life we live. 👩🏻‍💻☕️

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