What can you learn about storing and securing wealth from literature? And can this knowledge be useful nowadays? Count Rostov, the hero of Amor Towles' novel "A Gentleman in Moscow", adheres to the principle that a man must be the master of his fate not to become his servant. And in spite of the odds stacked against him, he finds space in his life to make this principle a reality.
With his whole life he also confirms the thesis that the greatest wealth no one can take away from us, because we carry it inside ourselves. But what about other wealth? The one that can be lost?
Count Rostov's wealth
It may seem that the above are just worn-out platitudes, but Count Rostov will have to prove their truth in dramatic circumstances. It is true that the wealth we carry within us cannot be taken away from us. This attitude allows us to remain cheerful in the face of even the most unfavourable circumstances. In many crisis situations, our inner wealth provides a solid foundation for finding the strength to get through life's most difficult moments. But let's leave the spiritual dimension behind and focus on the material dimension of the reality around us. What about money? The snag is that, fortunately, not all of Count Rostov's wealth is purely spiritual. Where and how to keep the wealth that we can easily lose? How to protect it from the prying eyes of others?
The art of concealing wealth
Yes, Count Rostov has a safe. He keeps a small, but very significant, portion of his wealth in a very unusual... safe. Although many can see this "safe", no one knows it exists – this is the true art of concealing wealth. As the saying goes: it's always darkest under the light. Will this small, carefully hidden part of his fortune provide him with a comfortable and prosperous life? Will it mean that he will not have to work? Will the saved money allow him to carry out his most important life project and remain master of his fate to the end? And finally, what unusual safe does Count Rostov have? And what does he keep in it? How and for what purpose does he use the wealth stored in this safe? And why is it worth putting something aside for the future in good times? You will find out all this from the pages of a phenomenal novel by former investment advisor Amor Towles.
A book as a gift
If you are looking for an idea for a good St. Nicholas gift or a Christmas present – an investment in A Gentleman in Moscow will pay off in every dimension – both material and spiritual – not only will it allow the recipient to spend the festive days wonderfully with sublime entertainment, but it will also give you a hint as to what to invest in when circumstances are unfavourable. What gives the best return on investment in all circumstances? Gold? Or perhaps reliable relationships with other people?
Highly recommended with best Christmas wishes from Hartmann Tresore!
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