Issue #14 · October 2, 2026
Both sections this week are about the story underneath the headline. Pedro moves from naming the victim mindset to walking out of it, with three practical steps: heal the wound, question the thought, and take 100% responsibility for what happens from here. Ramie looks past a market that finished the week higher to what September actually showed, where a few big tech names are carrying far more of the weight than the typical stock.
Recognizing victim thinking is one thing. Knowing what to do when you catch yourself in it is another. What do you actually do when you recognize a victim thought, a victim story, or a victim pattern operating in your life?
This week the economy gave investors good news and a bit of a headache, both at once. Stocks liked that. The S&P 500 gained 1.2% and the Nasdaq rose 2.0%, including a record high on Tuesday. Now the headache.