Saving Is a Must

Now, for a few humble thoughts on the first day of the last month of 2025.

First, if I ever have another life to live, please, dear God, remind me that the huge rivers of money I had coming in for the last 30 years or so can and will end.

This means I MUST save more. Mr. Buffett put it well: no matter how much you are saving, save more. Save it in gold. Save it in real estate. Save it in BRK. But save it you must. I got used to seeing immense checks pouring in month after month. I thought that gusher would slow down — but certainly not end.

It has ended, though. And it was incredibly lucky that, for reasons of maniacal egomania and just plain chance, I did have some savings. Not enough, and I have some scary, terrifying moments: the worst moments of my life.

I did manage to look at the bright side. I realized that my goddess wife was my overwhelmingly most important asset. As long as I had her by my side, I was still alive. But please, dear pals and readers, learn from my mistakes.