The source provides an extensive financial playbook for building long-term wealth starting in 2025, emphasizing a disciplined, evidence-based approach rather than chasing market fads. The author first establishes the current economic context (high S&P 500, higher Treasury yields, persistent global deleveraging) to justify a shift away from speculative investing. The guide details a step-by-step process, beginning with establishing a clear investment mindset focused on behavioral edge and treating investing like a business. Practical sections cover tax-advantaged account utilization, a specific 80% core/20% satellite asset allocation with index funds and thematic picks, and quantitative security selection criteria. Finally, the text outlines crucial behavioral guardrails, tax-loss harvesting strategies, and a detailed execution plan for the initial investment, advising automation and a focus on compounding real returns over decades.

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Warren Buffett