Since this is an investment blog after all, I shall begin with a review of my holdings.
As I am primarily an income investor, the trend in dividends received is one indicator that I pay attention to. This does not mean that I conveniently overlook unrealized losses, stick my fingers into my ears and go "la la la, I can't hear you." I have observed new US income investors/bloggers engage in such mental gymnastics whenever an investment of theirs sours. I hope that I do not end up that way.
Over time, I realized that I have become more judicious in my entries, holding period, and exits. I have become more comfortable with the act of taking money off the table.
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