In a world built for speed, outrage, and hot takes, the role of the thinker is shrinking—not because ideas have lost value, but because deep engagement has become rare. The best insights don’t surface in comment sections. They emerge from curiosity, patience, and wrestling with thoughts until they reveal something new.
At VISO, we believe in taking a different path—a thoughtful one.
Investment and the Truth in Between
Truth isn’t a fixed point—it often lies somewhere in between. And in the context of personal finance, that means constantly reassessing your position. It’s about dipping the stick regularly into your wealth journey and checking the fluidity of your progress.
Investment products can be seen as a hierarchy—from those based on skills to those based on chance:
- Sovereign Deposits
- Gold
- Bank Term Deposits
- Corporate Deposits
- Mutual Funds
- Alternative Investment Funds (AIF)
- Portfolio Management Services (PMS)
- Equity
- ULIP
- Futures & Options (F&O)
- Fantasy Games (e.g. Dream 11)
- Russian Roulette / Teen Patti / Black Jack
As we move down this list, the element of chance increases—and so does the dopamine rush.
Dopamine: The Chemical Behind the Chase
Dopamine drives our behavior—it rewards us when we seek and achieve pleasure. Historically, there was a natural time lag between desire and gratification, which acted as a buffer. But digital evolution has removed that lag. Instant digital payments, fantasy sports apps, and trading platforms are engineered to trigger the dopamine release with minimal friction.
90% of participants in F&O or Dream 11 lose against the house. But the hope—the thrill—keeps them coming back. That’s the dopamine rush. And that’s why regulation often lags behind innovation, and why your own calibration is critical.
You are your best regulator.
The Bigger Truth: Keep Searching
Seeking truth isn’t about being right or wrong. It’s about staying curious. At VISO, we help investors find their glide path—knowing when to hit the brakes, when to release the accelerator, and when to listen to the seat belt alert before it’s too late.
Because wealth isn't just about risk or reward. It's about reflection, rhythm, and resilience.
At VISO, we partner with you not for dopamine—but for direction.
