Out of genuine curiosity, what influenced your decision to put your money into the bank? Personally, I think that's a very smart decision, though I know a lot of people who've gone into the angel investor game to varying degrees of success.
I once fancied the idea of becoming an angel investor (and have made a few very small investments), but then I spoke to a colleague about that path, and he gave me the harsh reality of it. That doesn't mean I still don't fantasize about it, but I know it's a very different skill set than I already have.
Neurotic, obsessive contemplation of worst-case scenarios. Useful trait in a software developer, and it tends to make me conservative financially. But in many other aspects of life I don't recommend it. Also, angel investing doesn't appeal to me.
I bought some toys, but mostly a comfy life and peace of mind.
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Out of genuine curiosity, what influenced your decision to put your money into the bank? Personally, I think that's a very smart decision, though I know a lot of people who've gone into the angel investor game to varying degrees of success.
I once fancied the idea of becoming an angel investor (and have made a few very small investments), but then I spoke to a colleague about that path, and he gave me the harsh reality of it. That doesn't mean I still don't fantasize about it, but I know it's a very different skill set than I already have.
Neurotic, obsessive contemplation of worst-case scenarios. Useful trait in a software developer, and it tends to make me conservative financially. But in many other aspects of life I don't recommend it. Also, angel investing doesn't appeal to me.
I bought some toys, but mostly a comfy life and peace of mind.