I don't even know where to start. So many lessons!

• Being an early adopter (not just putting in a few dollar to see what happens, but actually investing seriously)
• Taking out what you invested
• Losing a lot
• Adapt and invest again
• buying A FREAKIN HOUSE
• (...)
• finally getting a nice envelope from Japan.

Your testimony (the three posts) basically shows a mix of good financial (and life!) decisions, bad luck, learning from mistakes and never quitting.

Thank you for sharing this educational and inspiring set of events.