Conclusion

Value investing is a lifelong journey. Value investing is not a get-rich-quick scheme.

We like to think of value investing as more of a get-rich-slowly (but surely) philosophy. It is a topic that we have spent over a decade understanding and practising, and will probably spend the rest of our lives mastering. This might explain why value investing is not for everyone, but rather for those with great patience and a thirst for knowledge. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Take time for all things: great haste makes great waste.”

Up to this point, you might have the impression that value investing is just about the money. This is not a feel-good book that tells you monetary returns are not the focus of investing. They are!

We personally know of many investors that have practised the concept of value investing and have obtained financial freedom in their lifetime. We really hope the material shared in this book would help you move closer towards your own financial goals.

However, value investing has brought us more than just financial benefits. It might be a cliché, but our journey down this path of value investing has taught us to be better people. Among many other things, value investing has taught us the value of patience, the benefits of doing your homework, the importance of learning from your experience and understanding people – if you listen attentively, the opportunity might just be lying right at your feet. To us, we treat our investment journeys like a game – but ...

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