In this episode of Joe's Happy Hour, Joe Fahmy welcomes financial writer and TKer newsletter founder Sam Ro to talk markets, media, and the emotional rollercoaster of investing. From majoring in religion to breaking into finance, Sam shares how his unlikely career path led him to become a trusted voice in market commentary. They dive deep into investor psychology, media noise, long-term investing, the lessons of Warren Buffett, and why repeating fundamentals—like in religion—is critical to surviving market cycles. It’s sharp, funny, and full of perspective you won’t hear on CNBC.Whether you're a trader, long-term investor, or just trying to make sense of the headlines—this episode delivers insights with clarity and humor.📌 Chapter Markers :00:00 – Intro & Sam Ro's Unlikely Career Path04:00 – From Religion Major to Finance: Finding the Path08:00 – Fantasy Basketball and Portfolio Management11:00 – Cutting Through Market Noise & Media Overload15:00 – Impatience, Anxiety, and Market Volatility19:00 – Why Buying on Down Days Beats Buying on Green Days23:00 – Media Incentives: Fear, Headlines & Clicks28:00 – Investor Psychology vs. News Noise33:00 – Mastering the Art of Financial Storytelling36:00 – The CFA Exam: Worth It or Not?43:00 – Emotions and Market Downturns46:00 – Repetition as a Teaching Tool in Markets & Religion50:00 – Politics and Investing: Why Mixing the Two Fails54:00 – Covering the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting59:00 – Sam on Warren Buffett, Comedy & StorytellingIf you appreciated this honest, insightful breakdown of markets, media, and mindset—Like, Subscribe, and drop your favorite takeaway from Sam Ro in the comments.Who’s one market expert, financial writer, or investor you’d love to see on the show next?#JoesHappyHour #SamRo #InvestorMindset #FinanceMedia #CFAJourney #MarketPsychology #FinancialNews #BuffettWisdom #LongTermInvesting #StockMarketTips #NewsletterWriter #BehavioralFinance #MoneyTalks #FinancePodcast