Risk hai, Ishq hai, Profit Zaroor hai
Imagine this: You're sipping chai (lot happens over a chai and not any other beverage) with your buddies, arguing about the best vegetarian restaurant in town, when someone casually mentions investing in stock market. Suddenly, your heart starts doing the dhak dhak (palpitations) from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and you break into a cold sweat like Hrithik Roshan after a shirtless dance sequence. The stock market sounds about as inviting as Gabbar Singh's dinner table - intense and not for the faint of heart!
So now you're gazing at your bank balance like it's about to vanish into thin air if you even think about the stock market (including ever green family influence of stock market is bad then even goa’s deltin casino)? Feeling that "Khoon Pasina Aa Gaya" (sweat dripping) moment just at the word "investment"? Relax, my friend, this ain't no heart-stopping thriller like Sharukh khan’s Darr!
Though stock market may feel like a villain's lair, all glitz and glamour but hiding potential danger. But fear not, because we've got some Bollywood mantras to turn you into a stock market hero, not zero!
1. "Risk toh Spiderman ko bhi lena padta hai, main toh phir bhi salesman hoon!" (Even Spiderman takes risks, what about me, a salesman!)
This gem from Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year is pure gold! Yes, the stock market has risks, but so does… well, pretty much everything! Just like our favorite salesman took a chance on his dream, you gotta take a calculated risk to grow your moolah.
2. "Main Hoon Don! Don ko duplicate nahi banaya jaata!" (I'm Don, there can't be a duplicate Don!)
Don't be a copycat and follow everyone else's boring fixed deposits or post office saving schemes – Remember dialogue from movie Raees – “Baniya ka dimaag; Miya bhai ka daring” is what it takes to be investor! Be your own Don - research, understand your risk appetite, and choose an investment strategy that suits you. There are plenty of resources out there, so get studying!
3. "Hum jiske peeche lag jaate hain, life bana dete hain!" (We make lives of those we follow!)
This line from Sharukh khan’s Zero might be about love, but apply it to smart investors! Follow the footsteps of successful investors, learn from their strategies, and adapt them to your own needs. Remember, knowledge is power!
4. "Life Mein Sabse Bada Risk Hota Hai Kabhi Koi Risk Na Lena" (Barfi!)
Remember Ranbir Kapoor's Barfi? This profound dialogue applies perfectly to the stock market. The biggest risk is not taking any risk at all. Inflation will slowly erode your savings. Invest smartly, and watch your money grow faster than the bad guy chasing our hero!
5. "Paisa bolta hai" (Guru)
This iconic line from Guru needs no explanation. Money talks, and the stock market can be a great conversation starter for your finances. It's a way to grow your wealth and secure your future. Remember, a little goes a long way. Start small, invest wisely, and watch your money sing!
6. "Bade bade deshon mein aisi chhoti chhoti baatein hoti rehti hai, Senorita" (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)
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Shah Rukh Khan's Raj might have been talking about love, but his words apply to the market too. There will be ups and downs, that's a given. But as they say in Bollywood, the show must go on! Don't panic sell at the first dip. Stay invested for the long haul, just like Raj stayed committed to Simran!
7. "Main toh samjha nahi, lekin yeh bahut kamaal ki cheez hai!" (Munnabhai MBBS)
Just like Munnabhai embraced new things, embrace the stock market! It might seem complex at first, but with some research and guidance, you'll be a pro in no time.
So, what are you waiting for? So, ditch the di, di, di—"Darr" and take a leap of faith, and invest in your future. The stock market might just be your happily ever after!
Interesting data points for you and for people whom you see daily to mull over below chart and still thinking not to invest in stock market:
Psalm:
“Risk hai toh Ishq hai – Aur Ishq hai toh Profit bhi Zaroor Hai”
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8moGood one Dhaval Jain - could you also outline what kind of "calculated risks" should one take and how to calculate them? Also you could write one more which talks about "Do Nots" in stock market investing...