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The Investment Jar
Like packing a suitcase, investing works only when you start with the big things first. Build your rocks -emergency fund, insurance, SIPs. Add pebbles - direct stocks, but only after years of steady discipline. Sprinkle sand - trading or speculation, and only when your major goals are secure. Same ingredients, different order. One portfolio holds steady, the other cracks. The choice is yours.

Jayesh Gala
Sep 293 min read


Days Feel Long, Decades Feel Short
“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year, and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” - popularly attributed to Bill...

Jayesh Gala
Aug 244 min read


It Takes Two to Build Wealth
Wealth-building isn’t a solo sprint — it’s a shared ride. In this blog, I reflect on the client–MFD journey through the lens of a tandem bicycle. From trust and steady commitment to the peace of mind we build together, discover how both roles matter equally in reaching financial goals, dreams, and aspirations.

Jayesh Gala
Aug 133 min read


Stories from the Journey – #1
There’s another kind of compounding that numbers don’t capture.
Not just wealth, but trust. Not just returns, but resilience. Not just numbers, but relationships.

Jayesh Gala
May 141 min read


The Power of Small Adjustments in Big Games
Imagine being at the crease during a critical cricket match. The bowler sends in a tricky delivery, and the difference between smashing a...

Jayesh Gala
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Ancient Indian Wisdom for Financial Well-being
Ancient wisdom of India, steeped in centuries-old traditions, can provide valuable insights into the world of modern behavioral finance? Let

Jayesh Gala
Sep 10, 20233 min read


The Sacrifice You Need To Make To Build Wealth
To Sacrifice is to give up (something valued or dear) for the sake of future considerations. It's an ancient belief worldwide that if...

Jayesh Gala
Sep 1, 20231 min read


How to win at Investing (or anything in life)
How we behave in key situations determine the quality of outcomes in life, including our trades and investments. Have borrowed wisdom...

Jayesh Gala
Sep 1, 20232 min read



Jayesh Gala
Sep 1, 20230 min read


Applying Kabir's Wisdom to Long-Term Investing
धीरे धीरे रे मना, धीरे सब कुछ होय | माली सीचे सों घड़ा, ऋतू आये फल होय || ~ संत कबीर

Jayesh Gala
Feb 24, 20232 min read


Investing is Easy, not Investment!
Investing in Mutual Funds has become more convenient with the availability of online platforms that allow you to invest with just a few...

Jayesh Gala
Jan 13, 20233 min read


Learning from World War 2!
Key takeaway for us here is looking beyond the obvious. Consider what you don’t see! If you’re going to do something, do it fully informed.

Jayesh Gala
Nov 16, 20222 min read


Elephants don't bite!
We need decent Savings to Invest. Here is a tip to be able to save & invest more from our existing income, start Tracking expenses.

Jayesh Gala
Feb 5, 20222 min read


Lets Conquer this Peak !
There are many parallels between mountaineering & investing. Long term investing is tough, it needs persistence, endurance and focus.

Jayesh Gala
Dec 10, 20213 min read


Just don’t do it !
Nike so famously says, just do it. We humans are biased towards action. But in some situations the best choice could be inaction. In most...

Jayesh Gala
May 23, 20202 min read


Time for New Year Resolution ?
What is the easiest, most certain way to achieve anything? Daily Habits! Any goal you want in life (including financial freedom) is...

Jayesh Gala
Dec 14, 20191 min read


Should I Manage My Own Mutual Funds Investments?
Do It Yourself (DIY) can work if you have Time, Interest & Discipline. You need time to research & analyse. Time to read good books on...

Jayesh Gala
Oct 11, 20192 min read


Investing Lessons from a Dog Walk !
Just imagine a man and his pet dog on a very long leash, going out for the regular walk from point A to B. Man has a habit of walking...

Jayesh Gala
Sep 28, 20191 min read


Investing Lessons from Cricket!
Cricket World Cup fever is on. Was watching the recent high scoring India vs Australia ODI match. Had a passing thought, there are so...

Jayesh Gala
Jun 10, 20193 min read


Falling Markets - What to do & not!
#BehavioralFinance #MutualFundInvestment

Jayesh Gala
Oct 4, 20181 min read
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