# #292 | Why You Need Critical Thinking to Make Wise Decisions in Uncertain Times - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth

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Podcast: [Make Better Wealth Decisions: How Financial Advisor's Blind Spots Can Hurt Your Investments in a Rapidly Changing World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-better-wealth-decisions-how-financial-advisor-s-blind-spots-can-hurt-your-investments-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-7118183)
Published: 2026-07-14T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://app.talkshoe.com/show/bullshift-the-podcast
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/88a224f5-1af5-457c-86e6-dfd86287b6a6.mp3
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## Resource

Worried about the current investment climate and your money? Click the link below and book a call for personalized advice to help you feel secure and protected about your retirement: https://makebetterwealthdecisions.s.gy/podcast Are you making financial and investment decisions based on facts—or simply trusting the loudest voice in the room? In this episode, we explore why critical thinking matters more than predictions when markets and world events are constantly changing. Rather than focusing on whether any single forecast proves correct, you'll discover why evaluating the credibility of information is one of the most valuable skills you can develop to make wise decisions . By listening, you'll learn: How to evaluate the credibility of the people and sources influencing your financial decisions. Why reacting to headlines can lead to poor judgment—and how to avoid that trap. A practical mindset for making more thoughtful, informed wealth decisions during uncertain times. If you want to make wise decisions with greater confidence and avoid being misled by changing narratives, this episode will give you a framework you can apply immediately. John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon: Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry The Professional Financial Advisor IV

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