Invest early, even losing money should happen early Be smart while you're young—if you fail early, you can bounce back early Waiting until you're older to learn investing? Honestly, that's just setting yourself up to be the 'chump' Plus, as people age, they really do get slower and more stubborn. Those wise enough to realize they're slowing down are rare. Buffett's steady investment style essentially comes down to accepting that he's not as sharp as young people.