Unlocking Success: The 'What' of Investing

What should you invest in? In this episode (#220) of the Real Power Family Radio Show’s Teenager Takeover, Ethan and Deven tackle the next big question in the 5 W’s of Investing series: What Is Investing, and What Should You Invest In? This insightful discussion offers a fresh perspective on how to make informed, purposeful investment decisions.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Investing isn’t about blindly handing your money to someone else and hoping for the best. At least not as we see it. We really want to stress the importance of active participation and due diligence. Whether it’s stocks, real estate, or commodities, the key is understanding the bigger picture and not just relying on what others tell you.

𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣 1: 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙮

Stress the importance of questioning advice from brokers or experts who may prioritize their own commissions over your success. As one of our favorite sayings goes: “Trust but verify.”

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙄𝙣?

The answer is highly personal, but let's break it down into actionable tips:

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬: Deven shares how he began his investment journey with Legos, using his unique knowledge to make smart decisions. This principle applies across all asset classes: Invest in what you understand.

𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙛𝙮 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤: We highlight the importance of spreading risk by investing in various asset classes:

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚: Long-term wealth-building with passive income potential.

𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙧: Time-tested stores of value.

𝘽𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙤𝙞𝙣: A high-risk, high-reward option with a potential to revolutionize currency.

𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙨: Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds offer liquidity but come with their own risks.

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 2: 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝

Start with one investment area, master it, and then diversify as your knowledge grows.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

Let's dispel the myth of “get rich quick.” True wealth is built gradually through consistent effort and strategic planning. As we like to say in our family, “Five more years” — with each five-year stretch, life improves dramatically.

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 3: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞

Real wealth isn’t about quick wins. It’s about setting up systems that can last for generations.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭?

The 5 W’s of Investing series is far from over! Stay tuned for the next installment!

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏:
What’s the first thing you invested in? Share your experience in the comments — we’d love to hear your story!

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