Why It Matters
Craig wrote this to close the gap between everyday savers and professional investors.
He argues that financial literacy is a survival skill — one that lets you participate in the growth of the world instead of standing outside it.
The title sounds grand, but the message is simple: own productive assets, diversify intelligently, and understand what you own.
Core Ideas
- Everyone can and should become an investor.
- Asset ownership — not wages — is what builds long-term security.
- Diversification isn’t about fear; it’s about participating in more of the world’s opportunity.
Investor Lens
Craig’s tone is practical and clear — less about theory, more about taking responsibility for your capital.
He shows how inflation quietly erodes savings, why equities and real assets preserve purchasing power, and how global exposure hedges local risk.
The ultimate goal isn’t greed, but independence: owning enough of the world that no single part can own you.