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description: "Having the wrong people around you will destroy your portfolio.Avoid these 6 at all costs.Energy Drainer: Talks you out of good investments.Fake Complimentor: Claps for you, secretly hopes you fail.Pessimist: Thinks every dip is the end of the world.Criticiser: Never invests, always judges.Manipulator: Pushes their “can’t lose” tip… Victim: Blames the market, the Fed, the moon, never themselves.Surround yourself with builders, smart long term oriented investors, and keep your environment clean from the 6 types of people above."
datetime: "2025-08-10T03:17:19.000Z"
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author: "[Tom Nash Updates](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/17075731.md)"
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# Having the wrong people around you will destroy yo…


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