Bloomberg Surveillance · Tuesday, September 1, 2026
David Booth's book, 'Stay Calm,' advocates for embracing uncertainty as a source of opportunity in both investing and life. He suggests that managing uncertainty, rather than eliminating it, leads to better decision-making and a calmer approach.
“Well, you know, what I see out there now is a lot of anxiety and fear. in all parts of life right now. And then when it feeds into investing, it bleeds kind of into pessimism.”
“So I thought a book coming out, presenting an optimistic view of stock and bond markets for the long haul is really needed.”
“So first off, uncertainty is not restricted just to investing. It's life in general. And we start off with the idea that uncertainty creates opportunity in your personal life.”