Preparation Wins: Portfolio Management Lessons from Peyton Manning

Capitalism is a competition—and the most prepared usually win.

In The Investing for Beginners Podcast, I shared a simple truth: Portfolio management isn’t all that different from pro sports.

Think of Peyton Manning’s Hall of Fame speech—he broke down in tears saying, “No one prepared harder than me.” That mindset applies to investing too.

The best investors aren’t always the flashiest. They’re the most prepared. They put in the work, know their playbook, and show up ready—every single time.

Watch the clip to hear why preparation is the real edge in portfolio management.

 

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