Key Takeaways from "Money Master The Game - 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom" by Tony Robbins (part 4)

Welcome to the fourth of five essential takeaways from Tony Robbins’ transformative book, Money Master the Game – 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom covered by Simon.

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Part 1: Take Control of Your Financial Decisions: The First Step to Financial Freedom

Part 2: Know the Rules Before You Play the Game

Part 3: Make The Game Winnable

Summary of the above

Making the Most Important Investment Decision of Your Life (Asset Allocation)

If you want long-term financial success, Tony Robbins says this is the single most important investment decision you’ll ever make:  How you allocate your money across different types of assets. 

It’s not about picking the next hot stock or chasing the latest star fund. It’s about building the right mix that suits you and your goals. 

What Is Asset Allocation? 

Asset allocation is simply where your money goes: 

• 📈 Shares (local and international) 

• 🏠 Property or REITs 

• 💵 Bonds and fixed income 

• 💰 Cash and term deposits 

• 🧓 Superannuation (usually a mix of all the above) 

Even large industry super funds invest in these same core building blocks - they just do it at scale. 

Why It Matters More Than Picking Winners 

Your long-term returns are driven far more by your overall mix of assets than by individual investment choices. 

Getting this mix right helps you:  

✅ Avoid having all your eggs in one basket  

✅ Smooth out the ups and downs of markets  

✅ Stay invested during turbulent times instead of panicking 

Make It Personal 

There’s no single perfect allocation. It has to reflect: 

• Your financial goals 

• Your time horizon 

• Your tolerance for risk and volatility 

• Your life stage and major upcoming events 

This is where good advice can make all the difference, tailoring the mix to fit you and ensuring you can stick with it even when markets wobble. 

Review and Rebalance 

Your plan isn’t set-and-forget forever. 

• ⚖️ Revisit your asset mix after major life changes 

• 🔁 Rebalance periodically to keep your risk level on track 

• 📅 Check that your investments still match your goals 

🎯 Key Takeaways  

✅ Asset allocation - not stock picking - drives long-term success  

✅ Diversify across different asset types  

✅ Align your mix with your goals, risk level and time horizon  

✅ Review and rebalance regularly, especially after life changes  

✅ A solid plan helps you stay invested through market ups and downs 

Thanks for watching!

Simon

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