BV41: John Fernandes: Learning by investing.
The qualities you need to stick to investments.
“I would say no matter what age you are, start investing.”
The value of delayed gratification.
Waiting 1 year before buying a want.
“Buying gives me dopamine; Investing gives me serotonin”
John’s Mentors:
1) His own father for giving through music. Losing one's self in music. Passion and emoting.
2) His own mother: The bond of family and keeping the family together through thick and thin.
3) Francis, a family friend, taught John Accountability. “Anything that happens don’t ever look around and point fingers. It’s you.”
4) Someone taught John leadership and investing. “Do the right things. Time is your friend and your enemy.”
Books: The magic of thinking big. How to win friends and influence people.
Johns’ answer to Nexus’ question
Johns’ question: In todays’ world, how long does it make sense to plan for and what should you plan for?
