Your comment literally made me cringe. In 2003 I weighed two choices – buy a 100th Anniversary Harley Davidson Road King Classic, or Berkshire Hathaway stock. I went with the Harley. Absolutely beautiful bike, which I quickly sunk another $3000 into making it more beautiful. Total Cost = $25,000. Sold it in 2008 (with only 3000 miles), thankfully right before the GFC really kicked in and the market for used Harleys plummeted. All-in investment with storage, maintenance, insurance, taxes, etc = $28K. Sold it for $14K. I did buy BRKB with the $14K, but I maintain a spreadsheet that calculates the loss on the difference in shares purchased. It is titled “Stupidity Knows No Boundaries”, in honor of one of my father’s favorite sayings… “Even genius has it's limits, but stupidity knows no boundaries”.
Jonathan - As a fellow cancer patient, I feel like this article is speaking directly to me. My cancer was recently declared "dormant" as the meds continue to work, but I am aware that it is likely a matter of time until the disease figures out a way around them. I share your concerns as detailed above, and appreciate your candor in sharing your thoughts and insights. I honestly have nothing to add, other than you and your family are in my prayers. Stay strong, and Bless Up! All The Best, My Brother!
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Your comment literally made me cringe. In 2003 I weighed two choices – buy a 100th Anniversary Harley Davidson Road King Classic, or Berkshire Hathaway stock. I went with the Harley. Absolutely beautiful bike, which I quickly sunk another $3000 into making it more beautiful. Total Cost = $25,000. Sold it in 2008 (with only 3000 miles), thankfully right before the GFC really kicked in and the market for used Harleys plummeted. All-in investment with storage, maintenance, insurance, taxes, etc = $28K. Sold it for $14K. I did buy BRKB with the $14K, but I maintain a spreadsheet that calculates the loss on the difference in shares purchased. It is titled “Stupidity Knows No Boundaries”, in honor of one of my father’s favorite sayings… “Even genius has it's limits, but stupidity knows no boundaries”.
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Jonathan - As a fellow cancer patient, I feel like this article is speaking directly to me. My cancer was recently declared "dormant" as the meds continue to work, but I am aware that it is likely a matter of time until the disease figures out a way around them. I share your concerns as detailed above, and appreciate your candor in sharing your thoughts and insights. I honestly have nothing to add, other than you and your family are in my prayers. Stay strong, and Bless Up! All The Best, My Brother!
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