Never read outstanding books just once. Return to them again and again; each iteration sharpens your thinking and reshapes how you see the world.
Elon Musk builds what is possible.
Peter Thiel decides what is worth building.
Shane Parrish improves how you think.
Nassim Taleb ensures you survive.
Robert Greene ensures others don’t stop you.
Michael Mauboussin understands how value is created.
Charlie Munger sharpens your judgement.
Howard Marks teaches you how to manage risk.
Adam Grant helps you rethink assumptions.
Daniel Kahneman explains how your mind fails you.
Naval Ravikant clarifies how to build wealth and freedom.
Ray Dalio systematises how the world works.
How to Identify the Leader of the Next Bull Phase?
Focus on these 2 simple indicators:
1. Look for stocks that move sideways or show only minor corrections when the broader market is in turmoil
2. Identify stocks that swiftly make new highs as soon as sentiments turn positive
Highest conviction? CDMO/Complex Chemicals (high gross and EBITDA margins as a simple test)
In the short term, small companies can and will probably be hurt by volatility and disorder. Big swings in geopolitics or sudden escalation can create chaos, and smaller companies are often more vulnerable.
However, according to Nassim Taleb, small companies can actually benefit from these challenges over the long run. They are "antifragile", which means they can learn, pivot and ultimately grow stronger when faced with stress or uncertainty. Of course, you need patience (time), as major pivots never take a few weeks or months but years. Self-awareness and the capacity to suffer for years are not easy. Most can't. That's why most fail.
Second, that doesn’t mean you should invest in every small company you see. Careful selection is important. In my own experience, the best investments have been in companies that were not well-known or were overlooked by most investors.
Always prefer micro/smaller companies for wealth creation over 20 years.
True investing isn’t just about numbers or clever strategies. It’s about knowing yourself, your biases, your limits, and what triggers your emotions. The best approach is the one that fits your mind, body, and soul, helping you act with confidence and sleep peacefully at night.
Many people make a lot of money but don’t sleep well or take care of themselves. Focusing too much on money can leave your mind, body, and soul unfit. Money can’t buy everything.
Books like The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, Behavioural Investing by James Montier, Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, and A Wealth of Common Sense by Ben Carlson all share this simple truth: the market is less about maths and more about mastering yourself. Read, listen, reflect, repeat.
Self-awareness is the key to sustaining and winning. No one formula. Just pure self-awareness. Know yourself. That's it.
"There is often a year—often the year before things take a sudden turn for the worse—when such companies enjoy great financial success… but then the lack of innovation starts to bite." - Habit 11, Centennials
#HighTech had high price targets in 2025. We know it played out :)