There is so much to learn from investments that went really well as well as those that went really poorly and so we asked some of the wisest creatives and entrepreneurs in the community to tell us the stories of their best and worst investments.

Jie Deng

The success of an investment is not solely about financial returns; it also encompasses personal growth and development. I believe the most successful investment I have made in my life is investing in myself. Read more>>

Madison Auerbach

The greatest investment I ever made was in myself. I purchased a garage at the apartment complex where I lived in Austin, Texas. My intention was to create a safe haven where I could freely express my artistic abilities. Read more>>

Kenneth James

The Best decision i ever made was boxing hands down. It was a great investment in myself beyond what i imagined. Outside of becoming a good fighter, I gained better/more discipline, my work ethic was already good but this added more fuel, I’m way more confident in who i am as a person boxing is deep! Read more>>

Steve Brazill

The way I got started in photography, or more accurately got hooked on it, was because I bought gear that was a huge mistake, but taught me a ton. Read more>>

Joseph Pollock

The best decision I made was investing in my future! As a freelance DP \ Cinematographer there is no retirement plan. Early on in my career I had a great friend, boss, and mentor (Michael Ransdell) teach me the value of long-term investing and compound interest. Read more>>