#015 Riding the Waves: Understanding Market Cycles and How to Profit from Them

In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink break down market cycles—what they are, why they happen, and how smart investors position for both the booms and the busts. Using real stories from 2008, COVID-era stimulus, tariffs, and even the crypto ad blitz, they show how to avoid herd mentality, read the “tells,” and buy value when fear is highest. You’ll learn why awareness beats market timing, the power of staying liquid, and how fundamentals—not FOMO—drive durable returns. Plus: Ray Dalio’s cycle lens, Warren Buffett’s famous maxim, a hard-won case study (hello, Dolphin Shores), and the timeless lesson, “move the sail” when the wind changes.

What you’ll learn

• The 4 phases of a market cycle and the psychology behind each
• Practical “tells” that signal froth (and opportunity)
• Why timing the stock market is a trap—and what to do instead
• How to prepare in good times so you can pounce in bad times
• Real-world examples of buying dollars for fifty cents (distressed debt & real estate)

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