All About My Secret Formula to Find Good Investments and Grow Businesses

Published on
February 2, 2025

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OK, I’ll TellYou All About My Secret Formula to Find Good Investments and Grow Businesses

Alright, buckleup. The next ten years are set to revolutionize everything. AI is poised to infiltrateall industries, reshaping how we work, move, interact, and invest. It's not adistant future scenario; it's a rapidly approaching reality. One day, AI mighteven outperform traditional asset managers, making them a thing of the past.The economy as we know it could be unrecognizable. If you’re aiming to growyour wealth and establish successful businesses, you can't afford to wait. You needa robust strategy, and you need it now.

Every industrywill feel the heat, but some will be completely turned upside down. That’s whyyou need an investment framework that helps you capitalize on the bestopportunities today while preparing for the following significant shifts. Thechallenge? We’re heading into largely uncharted territory; the only certaintyis that adaptability will be key.

Think of it asgearing up for battle. If you knew a fight was on the horizon, you’d arm yourself,train, and strategize. In this case, the battle is against an uncertain future.We can’t predict which skills will be most valuable in a decade, but we canprepare to learn and adapt. The key is to be nimble, to pivot when necessary. Thefuture is uncertain, but with the right mindset, you can be ready for anything.

That’s why Ibuilt this framework, based on two fundamental pillars: sector selectionand geographic allocation. But here’s the catch—this isn’t a menuwhere you pick and choose your favorite parts. Everything must be consideredtogether. If you ignore one piece, the entire strategy falls apart. Andthis isn’t just for investors—entrepreneurs need this framework, too.Because in a world that is changing this fast, smart business-building is justas critical as smart investing.

Phase 1: AI is Eating the World (And YourPortfolio Should Reflect That)

ArtificialIntelligence isn’t just another tech trend—it’s a force that will bulldozethrough almost every industry. If you want to be on the right side of history(and make some real money), you need to understand AI’s most significantopportunities:

  1. Direct AI     Development: Bet on companies building the future, like     Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and OpenAI. Microsoft has     already poured $13 billion into OpenAI—because they know exactly where     this is going.
  2. AI     Infrastructure and Services: To function, AI needs chips, energy, and     data centers. That means investing in the likes of NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA),     Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM), and ASML (NASDAQ: ASML). NVIDIA’s     revenue exploded by 206% YoY in Q3 2023. That’s what happens when you own     the AI hardware game.
  3. AI-Resilient     Industries: Some industries, such as plumbing,     construction, and HVAC, will always need human workers. These are the     AI-resilient industries where human labor is irreplaceable. Companies like     Ferguson Plc (NASDAQ: FERG) and Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) will thrive in     these sectors.

AI will createtrillion-dollar companies but also crush those that can’t keep up. Either youinvest in the winners, or you watch your portfolio sink. And AI won’t just stopat the digital realm—it will extend into the physical world, which leads usto robotics.

Phase 2: Robots Are Taking Over the PhysicalWorld

If AI is thebrain, robotics is the body. The rise of automation will accelerate theAI-driven transformation, making it crucial to align investments with companiesleading the charge:

  1. Robotics     Manufacturers: Companies making industrial robots and     autonomous machines will dominate. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) leads in     self-driving cars, while Boston Dynamics (Hyundai-owned) is building     humanoid robots. ABB (NYSE: ABB) and Fanuc (TYO: 6954) are giants in     industrial robotics.
  2. Robotics     Supply Chain: Just like AI needs chips, robots need     sensors, logistics, and maintenance. Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) and     Keyence (TYO: 6861) make automation components, while UPS (NYSE: UPS) and     Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are scaling robotic logistics.
  3. Industries     That Will Survive the Robot Takeover: Some     industries—like tourism, hospitality, and live entertainment—will remain     human-centric. Companies like Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) and     John Deere (NYSE: DE) will thrive.

While AI androbotics take over, another critical shift is occurring: the rise ofCAPEX-heavy industries becoming oligopolies.

CAPEX-Heavy Industries: The Oligopoly Effect

Industriesthat require vast amounts of capital will turn into oligopolies. The bigplayers will only grow, and new entrants will struggle to break in. That’s whyyou need to invest in the future monopolists now. Companies like Apple(NASDAQ: AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) will keeppulling away from the pack.

Meanwhile, inindustries that aren’t CAPEX-heavy, expect massive consolidation.The best way to play this? Invest in the companies that will either beacquired or the ones doing the acquiring. Serial acquirers likeConstellation Software (TSE: CSU) and private equity firms with aggressivebuyout strategies are the real winners.

Why does thismatter? These shifts relate directly to the three fundamental levers ofeconomic growth.

The Three Levers of Growth: How the Economy Works

There are onlythree ways an economy grows:

  1. Population     Growth: More people = more demand. Simple, right?     Except for some regions (like Europe and Japan), which are shrinking.
  2. Debt     Growth: Borrowing fuels expansion—until it doesn’t.     When debt gets too high, it slows everything down.
  3. Productivity     Growth: The golden ticket. Tech and efficiency     drive real, sustainable economic expansion.

You want tobet on places where these forces work in your favor. For example:

  • The U.S.     is leading in productivity growth thanks to tech innovation.
  • Europe is     slowing down due to an aging population and stagnant innovation.
  • Africa and     Southeast Asia are the best bets for population and     productivity growth.

But here’s thekey—all of these factors must be considered together. Ignoring one wouldmean missing the bigger picture, and that’s how people get left behind.

Final Thoughts: Adapt or Be Left Behind

The nextdecade will be brutal for businesses and investors who don’t adapt. AI,robotics, and a shifting global economy will render old business modelsobsolete. Your job? Spot the winners before they dominate—and avoid thedinosaurs before they go extinct.

This frameworkisn’t just for investors. If you’re an entrepreneur, this is your roadmap tobuilding a thriving business, not one that gets crushed.

The people whofigure this out early? They’ll make a fortune. The ones who hesitate? Well…let’s say they’ll be left wondering what happened.

Now, make somesmart moves.

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