Markets may be climbing, but many investors are still stuck in bearish thinking. In this week’s note, Robert explains how optimism has historically outperformed skepticism, why the “stimulus wave” is only just beginning, and what that means for stocks, small caps, and AI. He shares his framework for managing runaway winners like $OKLO, discusses how Fed rate cuts and yield curve control could fuel the next leg higher, and answers a member question about when to lock in gains. Plus, reflections on why pessimism may sound smart but rarely compounds wealth.