Hi Boyd -
As any successful investor knows, the direction of the market (up or down) governs one's decision-making, not the other way around.
Putting ego and opinions aside, you should stand in awe of the markets, and always make the necessary adjustments to be correctly aligned with the trend.
In the investment jungle, timing and strategy are the redwoods; everything else is a bonsai.
Robert M. Campbell
www.RealEstateTiming.com
Timing the Real Estate Market: Your Profits Depend on It.