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If you’ve ever struggled to stay disciplined in a world chasing growth or yield at all costs, this episode is for you. Whether you’re a seasoned dividend investor or new to the strategy, clarity, intention, and long-term thinking are essential to compounding your wealth over time. 

In this month’s episode, Greg reflects on a personal story about trying to sell his daughter’s old Honda CR-V. What begins with a frustrating lowball offer turns into an unexpected reminder of the core principles behind successful dividend investing. It’s a story that sets the stage for a broader discussion on the power of focus and the cost of distraction. 

Greg then connects this lesson to recent decisions within the portfolio:

• Why we sold Emerson Electric ($EMR), even after years of ownership and recent price gains.
• A quick update on Rémy Cointreau ($REMYY) and why the story has improved.
• Whether Stanley Black & Decker ($SWK) is a value play or a value trap.

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Topics Covered:

00:41 - Core theme of the episode: Clarity in investing, in mindset, and in strategy

02:01 - New offer: Get your dividend portfolio rated 1–5 by our team

03:17 - The $400 CR-V story and what it reveals about opportunity cost

11:32 - Applying the lesson: Compounding capital vs. chasing small gains

12:46 - Why clarity matters when dividend-based strategies lag

15:08 - Three paths: Pure growth, high yield, and dividend growth

16:08 - Why we sold Emerson: Weak dividend growth, poor capital efficiency

21:49 - Rémy update: Positive developments in the China tariff situation

23:23 - Stanley Black & Decker review: Great yield, but fading margins
 
30:21 - Dividend growth math: What would it take for Stanley to meet our hurdle?
 
34:32 - The truck analogy: Growth vs. yield vs. the dividend growth “sweet spot”
 
36:03 - Final thoughts: Clarity and discipline are non-negotiable

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