Long-distance running & wealth building: Brothers from another mother

I'm a new investor who happens to enjoy running. While I often come across numerous Instagram posts of people boasting their sub-45-minute 10 km runs, there's a simple truth I've internalised. Not every runner is the same. In investing, Howard Marks echoes this idea of chalking out your own journey. Instead of following trends, he suggests assessing your character and choosing suitable investments. Your path should align with your risk tolerance, goals, and even personality. After all, not every investor is the same. The parallels between running and investing aren't lost on me. And in this article, I'll distil my running wisdom into actionable lessons that can guide you on your investment journey. 1. Good preparation Getting up early is essential, but the real work is done the day before. Preparing for my runs requires tuning my diet and sleep time. Only then can I get a good workout. As an investor, you need to decide on your risk tolerance, goals and time horizon. This preliminary work will help you choose investments that suit you for the long term. Thus, it sets you up for success in the long run (pun intended). 2. Startin

This article was originally published on February 14, 2025.