Do as I say, not as I do: On my failings as an investor
I understand the tax implications of this, so I might as well sell each lot of restricted stock units as soon as it vests because there's no tax benefit to hanging on longer. And it's not like I think I possess some inside knowledge that the shares are likely to outperform the broad market.
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