A Child Taught Me Something Important About Investing

This morning as I was reading Vitaliy's new book, Soul In The Game, it felt like I went on an unforgettable journey together. The chapter about his San Francisco trip with his daughter Hannah particularly resonated with me.

Back then, his daughter Hannah was only 13 years old, and it was her first trip to San Francisco. Being a young kid exploring this new city for the first time, she was full of curiosity. She was running around and taking pictures, even asking her dad Vitaliy: “Why is it called the Golden Gate Bridge? It’s red!”

Her question struck me as both funny and profound. Kids' curiosity is a true earth treasure. They're these relentless question machines, happily surprised by their own discoveries. They're fearless learners, never shying away from asking "obvious" questions that challenge the way we see things.

But as we grow up, somewhere along the way, that spark dims. We take things for granted, missing the joy of new experiences. It's the folks who hold onto that curiosity, that childlike wonder, who often seem to lead the most fulfilling lives. Just look at Buffett, still rocking a kid's diet at 93!

Charlie Munger said it perfectly: "People calculate too much and think too little. Develop into a lifelong learner through relentless reading; cultivate curiosity and strive to become a little wiser every day."

Thanks for reminding me to stay curious Hannah and Vitaliy. I wish to speak to Hannah in person next year during the Berkshire AGM! 

If you also want to read this book, which I highly recommend, you can grab a copy here via Amazon!

Stay curious and happy learning!

Chloe Lin
Arigato Investor