I’m a HUGE fan of Lonely Island. Came across this awesome music video titled YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE, feat Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar (who?).
I love it because it makes fun of people who take risk a little too seriously (“Two words about furniture: KILLING MACHINES!!”).
But while we scoff at the idea that we should stop going to clubs because loud music is bad for your ears, it amazes me that so many young people adopt that very same mindset when it comes to investing.
Here’s an interesting thought: Investing in the stock market is risky in the short run, but it’s the safest investment you can have in the long run.
The stock market is risky in the short run
Let’s tackle the first half of that last para first. Check out the returns from the stock market’s five worst years, from Financial Ramblings:
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