History Lessons for the Modern Investor

Take a rollicking romp through the past and make an investment in your financial future with History Lessons for the Modern Investor. Learn important lessons from historical figures to become a better investor Caesar, courtesy of some heavily armed guys in togas, discovered that mental shortcuts can lead to disappointing results. He learned it the hard way, but you don’t have to.Nicolaus Copernicus didn’t think the universe revolved around him—rare for a genius of his time. His economic theory is the secret to funding a long retirement. And you won’t risk getting burned at the stake.George Washington’s inauspicious early days don’t lie; they reveal a core theory of investment. The fledgling soldier eventually took the presidential oath of office on a balcony in New York at 26 Wall Street, proving that random paths can lead to success—even on Wall Street.…And many more!