36: 036 - Investing lessons from cricket

Moneywise

"Life certainly mirrors what a test match is. We all get two innings in which we need to bat. In investing parlance, that's pre-retirement and post-retirement innings. Just like test matches, your second innings will be dependent on how well you and your team have played in the first innings, and how well you've been able to handle your opposition - like your always inflating expenses - highlighting the importance of temperament and discipline. Unlike earlier times, both in cricket and in investment, coaches or trusted investment advisors play a very vital role."

Rajendra Bhatia is the MD and chief wealth strategist at Arthashastra Investments Pvt Ltd, a boutique wealth management firm with over two decades of experience. In this episode of The Moneywise Podcast, he draws parallels between one of India's greatest passions - cricket -and financial independence. He also shows us how to strategize towards a better financial future.