1336 | No. 45 "Something You Don't Like"

This might be the simplest sketch I’ve ever made.

It’s just four shapes and one word: Diversification.

But if you’ve ever built a REAL portfolio, you know exactly what it means.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth most people miss: If you’re diversified the right way, you’ll always own something you don’t like.

In this behind-the-scenes video, I unpack why that’s true... and why it’s actually a good thing.

This sketch is part of my new book, Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in Simple Sketches, out October 2025.

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