Thinking a lot this Christmas Eve about all of the lessons I’ve...
Sonali Basak@sonalibasak
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Dec 25, 2025
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Thinking a lot this Christmas Eve about all of the lessons I’ve learned this year. I believe it is a true gift to be able to build upon the opportunities you’re given, the failures you’ve stumbled upon and the relationships you’ve been lucky enough to nurture.
Here is what I’ve found 👇
Here is what I’ve found 👇
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(1) The best game is the long game. Short-termism can often lead to shitty decision-making, greedy behaviors and forfeiting future gains for quick returns. Sometimes it’s just true that taking a beat is the best answer — analyze, assess then make decisions that your future self will thank you for.
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(2) Listen more than you speak. It’s the best way to gather information about the businesses you may want to build or the investments you want to make. Ask many questions, make informed conclusions, consider your blind spots.
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(3) Don’t act when you have an information vacuum.
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(4) There rarely is reward without taking risk, and there’s rarely risk without some pain involved. I like to think of it as going to workout — you tear muscles first to build them up. Know when you’re taking on a healthy amount of challenge or when you’re simply running on fumes.
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(5) Be grateful, gracious and kind. It’s good for business, life and longevity.
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I hope this inspires you in some way, shape or form. I’m using this time to sharpen my pencils for 2026, where we can get back to talking about the S&P 500 or the private credit world. I’m just a firm believer that a solid strategy helps get through the most complicated of conditions. Enjoy this time to soak in the rest & reflection ✨
