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Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best 🔮

Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best 🔮

Prepare for unexpected losses while still being optimistic about the future.

🔹 “Save like a pessimist, invest like an optimist.”

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✔ Wealth is a mindset, not just money. ✔ Patience and smart habits matter more than intelligence. ✔ Freedom is the real goal of financial success.

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