I wrote a reply to an email from a reader but I think it could well be a letter of encouragement to all readers of ASSI.
So, with a few changes, here it is:
"Dear readers,
"Knowledge is power and self knowledge is the most under rated. If you understand this and if you have greater self knowledge, you will become stronger. We are all different and have different circumstances.
"Sometimes, people are encouraged and, sometimes, people are discouraged by AK's achievements.
"Those who are discouraged might wonder how did AK amass his wealth and whether they would be able to do it too?
"There is a blog post (or a few) in ASSI on this. I shared quite openly. I think some will remember.
"I am sure everyone who invests in sound income producing assets will do better over time. Really? How can I be sure?
"Well, did AK expect that he would do so well today, say, 20 years ago? Honestly, no.
"I had an inkling of what had to be done and I set out to do it.
"Having a system that works well is important but luck is important too and I have been lucky not once or twice but more than a few times in the last 20 years.
"The Global Financial Crisis was unlucky for many but it was a lucky break for me, for example.
"If we do the right things, we are helping Lady Luck to help ourselves.
"Keep doing the right things and the right things will have a higher chance of happening for us."
Patience is, sometimes, the hardest thing on our journey to financial freedom.
Be patient.
Don't give up.
All in good time.
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1. The secret to AK's success.
2. How did AK create a 6 digit passive income?
3. To retire by 45, have a plan.