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The Investing Lessons History Never Forgets

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The Investing Lessons History Never Forgets

Kristin Orman, Research Director, The Oxford Club

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I've said it before...

Some of the best lessons about money, risk, and long-term thinking don't come from spreadsheets.

They come from experiences. They come from history. They come from seeing how people adapt when conditions change.

Legendary investor, Jim Rogers, believes the same.

In the 1970s, Rogers co-founded the Quantum Fund and made "more money than I knew existed in the world."

So, at the ripe old age of 37 years old, Rogers retired.

Then, in 1980, he set off on a 22-month adventure. He traveled through 52 countries and more than 100,000 miles on a motorcycle and set a Guinness world record.

His successful investment philosophy blended travel with investment insights in order to better understand the markets. He's said that his extensive travel has given him a firsthand understanding of various economies and markets.

During that trip, and future adventures, Rogers studied the elements that push successful nations and economies up and other traits that caused nations and economies to collapse.

Sicily is one of the best places in the world to study that idea.

For more than 3,000 years, this island has lived through booms, crashes, foreign takeovers, natural disasters, and reinventions.

Empires have risen and fallen here. Yet, through it all, Sicily survived and, more-often-than-not, thrived.

Sicily sits in the middle of the Mediterranean. Because of that, it became a natural hub for trade, shipping, and culture. Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Spanish rulers all wanted it - not because it was trendy, but because of its strategic location.

That's a powerful market lesson.

The best investments often reside at natural intersections: trade routes, supply chains, energy flows, or technological shifts. These forces last longer than any single trend.

Sometimes, it's not what you know; it's where you sit.

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Sicily has faced earthquakes, invasions, famine, and political collapse. Yet, cities were rebuilt, trade resumed, and the people adapted. They endured.

Investors today face their own shocks: inflation spikes, market crashes, policy shifts, and technological disruption. None of this is new. What matters is not avoiding volatility but building systems that can navigate it.

The goal isn't to eliminate risk. It's to understand it, price it, and position around it. Smart investors don't avoid volatility; they plan for it.

True wealth isn't built to predict change. It's built to withstand and endure it.

Risk and risk-taking are not the enemies... ignorance is.

Here's another lesson from Sicily...

The people never relied on one thing.

They produced grain, wine, olives, citrus, and seafood. They traded with Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. That way, when one route slowed, another opened.

That's the very definition of diversification. And it makes it easier to understand why diversification is so important for the long-term success of your portfolio.

Time is almost always on your side.

Many of Sicily's greatest achievements were not built overnight. Churches took generations to finish. Cities grew and evolved over centuries, and the vineyards improved with age.

Today, it's easy to forget the importance of time to successful investing.

Modern markets push speed, faster trades, faster news, and faster reactions.

That's not always a good thing.

That's because wealth still compounds the same way it always has - slowly, quietly, and unevenly. Time rewards patience and punishes impulsiveness.

More often than not, it pays to slow down and let time to the heavy lifting.

If you're interested in slowing down and learning more about Sicily, the Oxford Club is hosting a once-in-lifetime trip this fall.

Wealth, Wine, and Wander: The Essence of Sicily will begin on September 28 and includes seven nights in deluxe five-star hotels, welcome cocktails and reception at a local hot spot in Palermo, an exclusive financial seminar hosted by Chief Income Strategist Marc Lichtenfeld, numerous expert guided tours, and more.

There's also an optional post tour program October 6-9: The Best of Malta.

Our European trips always sell out fast. If you would like to experience Sicily in the unique setting of a luxurious Oxford Club adventure, I encourage you to contact our travel partner, Maggie Stephens at AESU World Travel 800.638.7640 Ext. 125 or email maggie@aesu.com as soon as possible to secure your spot.

When you travel with intention, you're forced to observe. You notice incentives. You see how people respond to constraints. You understand tradeoffs.

Those are the same skills great investors use.

This Sicily journey brings together people who value curiosity, discipline, and long-term thinking. Conversations over meals often drift toward markets, cycles, and strategy - but grounded in lived experience, not headlines.

Good investing,

Kristin

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Quit Partner Marks Third Annual 'Minnesota Quitter's Day,' Encouraging Minnesotans to Keep Quitting Commercial Tobacco

New campaign, 'Easier Said Than Done,' highlights free tobacco cessation resources available to Minnesotans  

Quit Partner, the free commercial tobacco cessation program from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), is encouraging Minnesotans to keep quitting commercial tobacco as the state marks the third annual "Minnesota Quitter's Day" on Friday, Jan. 9.

Governor Tim Walz proclaimed Jan. 9 as "Minnesota Quitter's Day," urging Minnesotans to eliminate the stigma associated with making multiple attempts to quit. "Quitter's Day" occurs on the second Friday in January, when most people have already given up on their New Year's resolution.  

"An unsuccessful quit attempt is not a failure, it's just one step in the quitting process," said Mike Sheldon, commercial tobacco cessation expert at MDH. "Most people make several attempts before they quit for good. What's most important is staying engaged and reaching for the help that's available."

Quit Partner has launched a new campaign, "Easier Said Than Done," recognizing the challenges of quitting. Most people make eight to 10 quit attempts before quitting permanently. However, with Quit Partner's free services, Minnesotans are twice as likely to successfully quit.

Quit Partner enrollees can speak to trained coaches who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to share tips, send reminders and offer encouragement to help people stay on track with their quit. The program also offers free quit medications used as nicotine replacement therapy, including patches, gum and lozenges.

"Quitting is hard to do alone, so it's good to have a partner to help you get it done," Sheldon said. "Quit Partner equips people with a variety of tools, so they can quit their way. Our coaches help Minnesotans create a customized plan that works for them to keep quitting long term."

Most commercial tobacco users want to quit, but only 3% quit successfully without professional help. Many Minnesotans seek that support this time of year. Sign-ups for Quit Partner's resources increase by about 33% every January, and since the previous "Minnesota Quitter's Day" a year ago in 2025, more than 5,000 Minnesotans enrolled for free support.

Quit Partner also has special programs designed for people living with mental illnesses or substance use disorder, American Indian communities, pregnant and postpartum people and teens age 13–17. Quit Partner's support and services are free for all Minnesota residents regardless of insurance status.  

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