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title: "If you're waiting for the "perfect" dip, you might end up watching the train leave the stati"
description: "If you're waiting for the "perfect" dip, you might end up watching the train leave the station. Timing the market is a game of ego."
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published_at: "2025-08-07T07:07:19.000Z"
author: "[Tom Nash Updates](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/17075731)"
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# If you're waiting for the "perfect" dip, you might end up watching the train leave the stati

If you're waiting for the "perfect" dip, you might end up watching the train leave the station. Timing the market is a game of ego.

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.