INVESTING IS SURVIVAL – how to create wealth (without regrets)

Cost of living is rising.

Institutions are failing the people.

Citizens are losing trust in the system.

Employees are uninspired, getting fired and replaced by machines.

When the world is on the edge, do you have enough money?

If you are like many, then you don’t have the time to develop your personal strategy to invest your hard-earned money, nor possess the relevant tools to do so.

Instead, you squeeze out a few minutes here and there to get “investment advice” from media channels with loud men, beautiful women, colorful (short-term) charts and a business model optimized to generate advertisement revenues for shareholders.

Are you somehow overwhelmed to become an investor and create wealth? If your answer is “yes”: Welcome! That’s how most people feel. But cures exist… (and it’s less demanding than you might think!)

The word “wealth” stems from the old English word, ‘weal’– meaning “well-being”. So, let’s dive into the five drivers for wealth and well-being.

BUSINESS — I’m in for the money!

For most of us, the business or money aspect of wealth comes to mind. We have measured money for millennia and it’s the most concrete form of wealth.

Not too long ago, radio stations played several times a day “Money makes the world go round”… and it’s still true.

#1: Don’t overvalue money!

• In capitalist societies, we often see money as the most important thing in life. We all exchange our time for money. Even though money has always lost its value–in recent times, even faster! (Thanks, bailout-induced inflation).
• When people reach a certain income level, any additional money has less positive effects on our quality of life. (Thanks, law of diminishing returns).

#2: Don’t undervalue money

Just like money does not make people evil, having no money does not make you a better person. As Master Naval tweets:

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In short, value money properly and learn to invest, so you can take advantage of the benefits that passive cash flows bring to your life.

BELIEFS — What drives you?

Everything starts with one’s belief system, like open-mindedness, self-sovereignty, and lifelong learning.

To have a firm grip on your beliefs is essential for setting your priorities right and establishing a support systems you can trust. This is foundational for the wisdom and the experiences you gain.

Your beliefs impact your life massively. They form your vision; they guide your mission. You need to know what drives you to channel your life’s energy in the direction you desire.

Master Muhammad Ali knew about this, applied it… and became “The Greatest”:

BRAIN — Continuous learning leads to investment success

The brain stores data processed as knowledge and experiences, creates workflows, and spots investment opportunities.

“Invest” in your brain daily by exposing it to valuable information—good books and online courses—avoid bad dopamine addictions and challenge it with entrepreneurial endeavors.

Master Ray Dalio says about the powerful space between your ears:

BONDS — Who’s got your back?

I’ve seen people massively under-investing here… don’t be one of them!

I refer to the quality and quantity of your relations with others, like family and friends (online / IRL).

In any relationship, you need at least a baseline level of mutual trust to anything valuable or meaningful done in life.

It's priceless to find friends you can trust.

BODY — Game over without maintenance

Last but not least, your overall health; mega important because this affects your ability to spend quality time and energy with people and projects you like. Ain’t that what you are living for?!

Keep your body in good shape by doing sports, choosing healthy food and honoring our human needs, sticking to a daily rhythm, and getting proper rest.

Trust me, this provides the energy to work and play hard to reach your (financial) goals.

You won’t make good investment decisions if your body is always on the edge.

Working out regularly is far more sustainable than burning out, eventually.

No force can fix a broken body. So, take care of it!

Now you own it, the North Star for successful investing:

5Bs for True Wealth

The 5Bs nurture and reinforce each other if you value them properly.

Choosing a balanced approach to investing—not neglecting any of the 5Bs—will keep you in the game for the long run (#long-game).

That's how you create wealth without regrets. Invest mindfully.

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