Gardening vs Investing| Week 8

Gardening and investing in the stock market are similar in that they both have highs and lows. Just like in the stock market, there are times when your garden may flourish and times when it may fail. It is important to diversify your investments in both gardening and the stock market to mitigate risk.

The speaker learned the importance of diversifying investments in gardening. They initially invested heavily in citrus trees, but when they were hit by a snowstorm and the citrus market crashed, they suffered a loss. They then diversified their garden by planting different types of trees that could withstand different conditions.

The speaker spreads their losses in gardening by not relying solely on one type of plant. For example, they have diversified their garden by planting different types of fruit trees such as pomegranate, loquat, pear, apple, fig, persimmon, and mulberry. This way, if one type of fruit tree fails to produce, they still have other trees to rely on.

The speaker compares gardening to life by stating that just like in life, there are highs and lows in gardening. Even when faced with crashes, failures, or pests, it is important to persevere and continue investing in both gardening and life. The good days outweigh the bad days in the long run.

Yes, the speaker encourages investing in one's garden despite the potential risks and failures. Just like in the stock market or in life, there will be ups and downs, but the good times ultimately outweigh the bad. It is important to pick up the pieces, use the resources available, and keep moving forward.