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Short-selling, though often suggested as a profitable strategy, is framed here as a guaranteed way to lose money. Despite Tesla’s upward trend, the text warns explicitly against shorting Tesla, emphasizing how dangerous and unpredictable short positions are.
6. Count Losses and Profits Before Selling
Pre-emptively worrying about losses and gains before actually executing a sale promotes emotional instability. The meme here is about the futility of second-guessing trades—as one should sell only when it’s convenient, not based on hypothetical or paper profits.