What the Greats Say About Market Crashes

April 24, 2025

When the market is crashing, it's easy to feel like you're the only one who's ever felt this anxious. But the truth is, some of the greatest investors in history have lived through chaos — and they left behind wisdom that still applies today.

In this episode, we turn to voices like Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, and Jack Bogle to remind us how to think, act, and stay grounded when everything feels uncertain.


Rob shares how these lessons apply in real-time, especially for families navigating uncertainty or nearing retirement.

If market headlines have you on edge or you're wondering how to keep your financial future steady in rocky times, we’ll try to provide a reassuring perspective and some actionable takeaways grounded in decades of experience.


Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🧠 Why emotions—not markets—are the real danger

🛑 The risk of making short-term decisions based on temporary fear

📈 How to stay invested with confidence during downturns

💼 The power of buffer accounts and stress-tested planning


0:00 – Intro

1:41 – Warren Buffett

2:38 – Benjamin Graham (author of The Intelligent Investor)

4:42 – Jack Bogle (founder of Vanguard)

7:37 – John Templeton

9:19 – Peter Lynch

12:00 – Morgan Housel (author of The Psychology of Money)



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