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It’s not the perfect plan that keeps you safe. It’s the margin for error. This chapter reminded me that no matter how much we plan, life still happens. Pipes burst. Cars break down. Jobs change. People make mistakes. And that’s not failure. That’s reality. Morgan Housel calls it room for error  — the space we leave for the unpredictable. It’s the extra cash in savings, the backup plan, the quiet wisdom that says, “I don’t know what’s coming, but I’ll be ready.” I loved how he

Life doesn’t move in straight lines; it moves in surprises. This chapter reminded me that history isn’t just a story of what’s happened — it’s proof that we never really know what’s coming next. Every major shift in the economy, every boom, every crash… none of it was fully predictable. And yet, that’s what makes life and money so beautifully human. What Morgan Housel teaches here is that surprise isn’t a mistake. It’s part of the design. Life rewards the prepared, not the pe

Sometimes peace of mind is worth more than perfect logic. That’s what this chapter reminded me of — that being reasonable  with money will take you farther than trying to be perfectly rational. Money isn’t just numbers; it’s energy, emotion, and perspective. What makes sense for a millionaire might not make sense for someone paying off debt. What’s rational on paper isn’t always what helps you sleep at night. I used to believe I had to do everything “right.” Follow every form