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“Time is your friend; impulse is your enemy.”

John C. Bogle

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Source Book: Common Sense on Mutual Funds, John C. Bogle, 1999

Long‑term investing rewards patience; short‑term impulses cause loss.

In simple terms: Patience beats impulse.

Key Takeaway

Invest for the long term.

Themes

finance discipline patience

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

advice financial

When to use this quote

  • retirement planning
  • stock market investing
  • budgeting

Key Concepts

compound interest behavioral finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you curb impulsive spending?
  • What long‑term goals need patience?
A Different Perspective

Impulse can lead to costly mistakes.

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