The Financial Time Traveller's Guide

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The Greatest Financial Secret: Nothing Ever Changes.

​Are you tired of the financial 24/7 noise? Every day, your feed screams about the next bubble, the must-buy stock, or the impending crash. The current digital hype cycle is designed to make you panic, chase speed, and constantly click—but it is also designed to make you poor.

​The Financial Time Traveller’s Guide offers a revolutionary solution: escape the present. We argue that the biggest lie in finance is the belief that "this time is different." By time-travelling through history—from the notorious Dutch Tulip Mania of the 1600s to the scandals surrounding corporate giants like Enron—we reveal that the assets change. Still, the investor's behaviour (greed, fear, and panic) remains exactly the same.

This is not a book about picking stocks; it's a succinct, powerful rulebook about mastering your own mind. We strip away the jargon and confusion to present 12 foundational rules that have worked reliably for centuries. You will learn the simple, profound truths that grant financial independence: how to spot the difference between price and genuine value (Rule 1), why leverage and complexity are traps, not strategies (Rules 2 & 6), and how to build an Election-Proof Portfolio designed to ignore every political meltdown and news headline (Rule 11). This book equips the young investor with the essential defence against every hype cycle they will face.
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Your greatest financial asset isn't a stock tip or a lucky bet—it’s Time. We conclude with the astonishing, magical math of compounding, explaining why the dollars you invest today are exponentially more valuable than any dollar you save tomorrow (Rule 12). If you are ready to navigate the chaos, avoid scams, and secure your financial future the proven, straightforward, and ultimately brilliant way, your journey starts here.

Order your copy of The Financial Time Traveller’s Guide today and begin building the wealth that lasts.

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About the Author

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​The Accidental Philosopher is the pen name for a writer and creator deeply rooted in both artistic expression and practical wisdom. By day, you might find this author capturing life's most precious moments as a dedicated portrait photographer, or exploring the delicate dance of colour and line as a passionate watercolour and calligraphy enthusiast. These creative pursuits, which demand patience, precision, and a unique perspective, subtly inform the clear, disciplined approach taken in the financial realm. The journey into writing THE FINANCIAL TIME TRAVELLER’S GUIDE: From Tulips to TikTok Stocks: 12 Timeless Rules for the Young Investor began with a profoundly personal motivation: to create a lasting legacy of wisdom for two beloved sons. Witnessing the modern financial landscape, filled with tempting hype and confusing jargon, the author sought to distil centuries of market history into an easy-to-read rulebook—a strategic guide for life on investing and building wealth—that his boys, and other young investors, could pick up and understand. The core philosophy is simple: while the market constantly tries to convince you that "this time is different," human behaviour—greed, panic, and hype—has remained unchanged for centuries. The Accidental Philosopher believes that true investing success is 80% behaviour and 20% mechanics, making accessible, actionable rules the most powerful shield against financial chaos. The mission is clear: Master these simple rules, and let time build your wealth. On the Philosophy of the Work: "My work is about turning complex financial noise into simple, timeless wisdom. We look back at historical events like the Tulip Mania and corporate scandals not for entertainment, but as blueprints for avoiding the exact same mistakes being made today on social media. My goal is to equip every young investor with the behavioural discipline needed to tune out the noise, spot a scam instantly, and let the quiet power of compounding do the heavy lifting. The greatest satisfaction comes from knowing that these rules offer my boys—and every reader—a clearer path to financial freedom."