At the age of 31, Charlie Munger was divorced, broke, and burying his 9 year old son, who had died from cancer.

In his 50s, after a failed eye cataract surgery that rendered his left eye blind, Munger had his left eye removed due to severe pain.

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He eventually achieved his dream of having a lot of money, a house full of books, and a huge loving family.

But that doesn’t mean he didn’t face unbelievable challenges and tragedies.

He learned how to overcome obstacles and become a survivor, not a victim.

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That's where I believe that investing is more of a journey than a destination.

You need to roll with the punches, maintain an upbeat attitude, and to keep plugging away.

You also need to be a learning machine, and adapt to the opportunities available.
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To learn more about Charlie Munger read this:

Damn Right! Behind the Scenes with Berkshire Hathaway Billionaire Charlie Munger, by Janet Lowe http://amzn.to/1cb2qC9 

And of course this: https://amzn.to/2JCYpR2