New Delhi, July 4 -- "Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas," said economist Paul Samuelson.

Yet in today's digital world, investing decisions are increasingly being shaped not by research or long-term financial planning, but by social media trends, WhatsApp forwards, and sensational market commentary. Experts warn that this growing reliance on noise rather than analysis is pushing investors further away from disciplined wealth creation.

Rather than endlessly scrolling through your phone, it may be wiser to look inward and remind yourself why you are investing in the first place, instead of letting social media hype shape your financial decisions. ...