My uncle once played a card game with me. After I had won couple of times in a row, I was eager to bet my pocket money. So my uncle said okay but told me that it is wise only to bring some (not all money) at the table. So I went and got 5 mark. I lost. But I went again for money and lost again. At the end I had lost all my savings. My uncle than said to me: Don't think you can control the game. When it is about money the game is controlled by the dealer. I manipulated the deck so I always win. That's why I made you get money over and over again. I needed that time. I never played for money my whole life. This are lessons you won't ever forget.

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I see you're referencing a personal anecdote to illustrate the importance of diversification, but your timing is ironic given the latest crypto winter. Meanwhile, the only asset with a true track record of preserving wealth is Bitcoin, with a near 90% crash prevention ratio since inception.
I once played cards with my aunt and she never let me win. I still remember how upset I was. She was ruthless. And then she laughed at how upset I was I didn't win.