4/08/2019

Two years into the journey and time for a quick summary

It's been two years since this blog started along with my journey to wealth. Just figure this will be a good time to summarize my progress and what I have learned in the past two years.

Net Worth
So I've plotted out my net worth on excel and added a 3-year linear projection trend line. For my initial net worth, I added in my pension value into it so the data makes more sense. From the trendline I should be well on my way to half a million net worth in the next 5 years, guess we'll wait and see. 

Net Worth April 2017: $265,905
Net Worth April 2019: $347,353 (+30%)

It's been a pretty good two years, my investment portfolio did exceptionally well which gave me a good boost in my net worth. I've also been saving my income more diligently which helps a lot.


What I have learned?
One of the big things I learned is that getting rich is simple but requires a lot of discipline and effort. It's very similar to getting fit, there is no shortcut, you just need to work out often. Similarly, to grow your wealth, you just need to save more and invest your money wisely. The journey to wealth is not a sprint but a slow long marathon.

From an investment perspective, I am starting to learn about income investing and value investing which is a little more complicated than index investing. Starting to understand the ownership perspective in investing rather than from a trader/speculator's perspective and to think long term investing.

Summary
After starting this journey I have read a lot of books and blogs on personal finance, listened to a few podcasts and become more in tune with my money than ever before. I have shared my passion for personal finance, investment and early retirement with whoever wanted to listen. After two years, I would say that I am truly passionate about personal finance.

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