I feel like the song "Cats in the cradle" again. The layman investor in 2000. The guy who knew (in 2007) that things would hit the fan, but not exactly how.
And the guy who's worried about the market now in 2021 - and the only lesson he's learnt is "Participate."
And the guy who's worried about the market now in 2021 - and the only lesson he's learnt is "Participate."
In 2007, October 29, I was like - what are these people afraid of? Make merry while the sun shines. Too focussed on "value" I said: capitalmind.in/2007/10/so-its… 
And then, in just a few days more, I'd decided it was going to be over. November 10, 2007, wishing everyone Happy Diwali: capitalmind.in/2007/page/3/
I did end up being short in the crash, in Jan 2008, largely because I was moving from Bangalore to Mumbai. I wrote this piece - fascinating, because it applies even now: capitalmind.in/2008/01/market…
Yet I stand here again, after an insane bear move last year, and find myself nodding when the really smart folks say this is absolute madness. If anything, I've learnt one thing: Participate. And stay near the door for when the music stops.
And just when I think I have a plan..
And just when I think I have a plan..
Been there, taken those punches, but do I still remember? Everyone has a plan...
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