Optimal Finance Daily · Friday, September 25, 2026
Steve Pavlina shares a personal story of losing his apartment and going bankrupt nine years prior, emphasizing that such experiences, while difficult, are opportunities for growth. He advocates for continuing to play the 'money game' with a focus on learning rather than dwelling on losses.
“Nine years ago, Aaron and I lost a round of the money game. We got kicked out of our apartment, went bankrupt, and had to start over from scratch with almost zero cash and minimal income. But guess what? We're still playing the game, having fun, and learning from it. Those early losses simply helped us become better players.”
“Isn't this a better approach than whining about the loss and saying, 'That's not fair. I'm never playing this stupid game again'?”