The Chocolate Cake Theory of Investing: Balancing Financial Health and Market MindfulnessIn this episode of Docs Investing Rx, Doc delves into the Chocolate Cake Theory of Investing, conceptually exploring the gap between knowing and doing in the face of market volatility. The episode covers why intelligent investors make poor choices, the psychology behind FOMO and panic selling, and the importance of building disciplined investment habits. Doc also shares personal investing mistakes and strategies for maintaining a balanced portfolio, emphasizing the wisdom of treating speculative investments as 'chocolate cake'—indulgent but limited. With a focus on the long game, Doc advocates for boring yet effective methods, like index funds, for enduring financial success.00:00 Welcome to Docs Investing Rx00:05 Introduction to the Chocolate Cake Theory00:59 The Psychology Behind Investing Mistakes02:26 The Chocolate Cake Theory Explained03:14 Common Investing Traps04:24 Building a Balanced Portfolio05:47 Personal Investing Mistakes08:42 The Evolution of Investing11:15 The Winning Recipe for Investing12:19 Final Thoughts and Actionable Advice