🔎 The Survival Bias That’s Holding You Back

It’s in our nature to scan for risks.

On the African plains, the man who noticed the rustling in the bushes and got his family to safety was the one whose bloodline survived.

Over thousands of years, this instinct shaped us—risk-averse, dominated by negativity bias—because it kept us alive.

It’s not a personal failing. It’s hardwired from birth.

We feel negative emotions far more intensely than positive ones. In markets, that means our decisions lean heavily toward avoiding losses rather than chasing gains.

So when stocks hit all-time highs, our gut instinct is to assume the move is unsustainable—that a reversal is inevitable.

That’s the trap.

As investors, we need to give ourselves permission not to overthink a breakout… and to accept our flaws without becoming hostage to them.

This kind of clear, disciplined thinking is exactly what Olivia Voznenko brings to the table. She’s logged over 85 trades this year with a 90% win rate—because she plans her entries and exits before the market even opens, using what she calls SPY Strike Zones.

Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, Olivia and JC Parets will break down her approach live, showing how precision and preparation can turn market noise into confident decisions.

It’s a rare chance to see how mastering your psychology and your strategy go hand in hand—without the second-guessing or fear holding you back.

Click here to tune in.