The most successful, rich and famous are there because of a one-in-a-million event. As most of our attention goes toward these huge events, it can be easy to forget their rarity. Try to avoid underestimating how rare and powerful these events are. These events mean that investors can be wrong half the time and still make a fortune.

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The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel