Embracing Resilience: Overcoming Market Fears

In today's fast-paced world, where sensationalised headlines and media scaremongering are rampant, it's no wonder that the mere mention of the market can leave individuals from all walks of life feeling deflated. Whether you're a buyer, tenant, vendor, landlord, estate agent, mortgage broker, recruiter, or surveyor, the constant barrage of negative news can chip away at your confidence. However, there is a refreshing perspective that can inspire resilience in the face of challenging markets and uphill battles. Let's explore this through a thought-provoking poem that altered my outlook.

The Poem: Thinking

Recently, I stumbled upon a poem that struck a chord deep within me. Its words resonated with the belief that a shift in perspective can transform how we approach difficult situations. By embracing this mindset, we can navigate the unpredictable world of markets and emerge stronger, even when the odds seem stacked against us.

The poem, by Walter D. Wintle, goes as follows:

If you think you are beaten you are;

If you think you dare not, you don’t.

If you like to win, but think you can’t,

It’s almost a cinch that you won’t.

If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost;

For out in the world you’ll find.

Success begins with a fellow’s will

It’s all in the state of mind.

If you think you’re outclassed, you are;

You’ve got to think high to rise.

You’ve got to be sure of yourself before 

You can ever wine the prize.

For many a race is lost;

Before ever a step is run.

And many a coward fails

Before his work has ever begun.

Think big and your deeds will grow

Think small and you’ll fall behind

Think that you can and you will

It’s all in the state of mind. 

Life’s battles don’t always go to

The stronger or fitter man

But sooner or later the man who wins

Is the man who thinks he can 

(Or woman!)

By cultivating a positive mindset, embracing change, and building resilience, we can navigate the tumultuous world of markets with confidence and grace.

So, the next time you find yourself overwhelmed by the tabloids' scaremongering or the media's negativity, remember this poem and its valuable teachings. Take a step back, reframe your perspective, and approach the market with renewed determination.