In the novel, Santiago goes 84 days without catching anything. In the world of
investments, this echoes those periods when you put money in month
after month, and it seems like nothing happens. The market is stagnant or even falling, and
many give up at this moment.
But the old man doesn't give up. He believes in his experience, knows the sea, trusts in the
tide. Just as you trust in your strategy, your investments, your analysis, and in the
patience to reap the fruits.
The big fish = the big goal
When Santiago finally hooks the marlin, he knows it is not a battle of minutes, but of days.
In the market, your 'big fish' may be your first million by 2031.
It won't be easy; it requires persistence, sacrifices, and a good dose of pain in the
arms (or psychologically) when the market shakes.
The sharks = unforeseen events and crises
In the book, the sharks devour the fish before Santiago reaches the port.
In the real world, they are the economic crises, financial emergencies, bad
investments, or even unnecessary expenses that can reduce part of what
you have achieved. The secret? Like Santiago, maintain dignity, learn, and
return to the sea the next day.
True victory
Santiago arrives with only the skeleton of the fish, but his victory lies in the fact that he fought until the end and proved to himself that he was still capable.
For you, dear, true victory is not just the number in the account, but the
personal growth, the accumulated knowledge, and the discipline that
transforms you into a solid and resilient investor.
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Moral of the story:
The journey in the financial market is like fishing in the open sea: unpredictable,
challenging, and often solitary. But those who keep rowing, even
when the boat is heavy and the sea is rough, always come back stronger — and, in the
long run, with the 'big fish' hanging from the mast.