Episode 188 of the Investor Professor Podcast marks a major milestone—five years of investing insight, market cycles, and consistent discipline. We reflect on the journey from the very first episode in May 2021 to today, breaking down how the markets have performed (spoiler: the Nasdaq leads the pack) and, more importantly, how investors navigated bear markets, corrections, and nonstop macro noise along the way. This episode goes beyond the numbers, emphasizing the real driver of long-term success: consistency, persistence, and the ability to stay invested even when the market feels uncertain. 

Alongside the anniversary reflection, the episode dives into current market dynamics—from Big Tech earnings and AI-driven GDP growth to the collapse of Spirit Airlines and shifting sector performance between defense and technology stocks. We connect past lessons to today’s opportunities, reinforcing the importance of thinking long-term, avoiding the trap of confusing trading with investing, and making intentional decisions your future self will thank you for. As always: get your mind right, stay disciplined, and don’t mistake activity for achievement.

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