Build Wealth Without Lifting a Finge
How to Create a Lifetime Income Stream and Never Worry About Money Again
Today, I want to share with you one of the best articles I’ve ever written—one that I’ve been reflecting on for a long time. I hope you enjoy it.
Warren Buffett always said that you should invest in companies so simple that even a fool could run them because, sooner or later, a fool will. Believe it or not, this is entirely true. The system is designed so that we all eventually leave, and others—people and companies alike—take our place in this world.
In fact, if you look at today’s numbers, inflation (CPI) hovers around 3%, while the rate of liquidity injection into the system is about 7%. On top of that, global asset appreciation ranges from 20% to 30%.
This dynamic often leads to situations where a conservative individual comes into money—perhaps through an inheritance—and places it in a monetary fund yielding 3%. However, with real inflation at 7% and taxes taking another 20% of that yield, they end up poorer day by day.
This ensures that nothing lasts forever. Even if you’re at the top today, tomorrow might be a different story.
Last night, I watched the movie by the creators of Gucci, which illustrates how a well-run family business can lose control overnight. This got me thinking about how to build a portfolio capable of thriving even in my absence—one that doesn’t require anyone to ask, “What would my father do in this situation?” A portfolio that sustains itself indefinitely without losing purchasing power. After much thought, I’ve identified two life-changing strategies: