Survival mindset in the real world comes down to…

Survival mindset in the real world comes down to appreciating three things; 1.) more than I want big returns, I want to be financially unbreakable. And if I’m unbreakable, I actually think I’ll get the biggest returns, because I’ll be able to stick around long enough for compounding to work wonders. 2.) planning is important, but the most important part of every plan is to plan on the plan, not going according to plan. 3.) a barbell personality, optimistic about the future, but paranoid about what will prevent you from getting to the future, is vital.

— from The Instruments (Awareness/Perception/Expectations)

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