What We Can Learn From Past Market Meltdowns

April was a volatile month, and if you’re feeling the pressure, you’re not alone. But how we respond in moments like this often has roots in the crashes we’ve lived through before. In this episode, Charles looks at how past market meltdowns shaped investor psychology, how today’s chaos might be leaving its own mark, and what lessons we can take with us to navigate what’s next.

Charles revisits some of history’s biggest market downturns and shares why media-driven fear often distorts real market behavior. You’ll learn why diversification, emotional discipline, and historical perspective matter more than ever, especially in uncertain times. If you’re tempted to overreact, this episode might help you pause, zoom out, and refocus on what really drives long-term success.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

📉 What past crashes can teach us

📊 Market whiplash: reacting to headlines vs. real trends

🚨 What happens when people forget the market always comes back

🛠️ Why diversification is your best defense in chaos

0:00 – Intro

0:05 – The Great Depression

0:57 – Late 70s, Early 80s, and Right Now

1:35 – Black Monday

4:23 – COVID

7:15 – Importance of Diversification

10:38 – Final Thoughts

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What We Can Learn From Past Market Meltdowns

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