![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And having leading indicators of these things, even if they aren’t perfect, puts me in a better position to protect myself than remaining blissfully unaware and unprepared for what might happen.īeing unaware of best-case scenarios can be equally bad. ![]() Knowing this, I am constantly looking for leading indicators of the same things happening again. For example, there are numerous examples in history of revolutions, wars, and acts of nature leading to violent events in which virtually all wealth is wiped out or confiscated. That is a big advantage relative to being unaware. Knowing how things have changed in the past leads me to consider the possibility that something similar might happen in the future. I have learned to look at the past 1) to determine what’s likely to happen and 2) to protect myself and others I am responsible for against the possibility I am wrong or missing something important. Since I’ve personally experienced it to be true, it has affected how I look at both the future and the past. “He who lives by the crystal ball is destined to eat ground glass” is a market adage I learned when I was about 14. ![]()
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