The One Man Band: George Wilson

When you interact with our platform, send an email, read an article, or receive investment insights, you’re engaging with George Wilson—the entirety of our operation. As his friends aptly nickname him, George is truly a “one man band,” orchestrating every aspect of this financial education platform with passion and personal attention.

A Curious Mind Behind the Machine

George’s journey into both technology and finance stems from the same fundamental trait: an insatiable curiosity about how things work. This drive to understand the underlying mechanisms of complex systems naturally led him to a successful career in IT as a senior programmer. His analytical mind thrives on dissecting problems, identifying patterns, and building solutions—skills that translate remarkably well between programming and financial analysis.

“I’ve always been fascinated by the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind everything,” George explains. “Whether it’s understanding how lines of code create a functioning application or how market forces affect investment returns, the underlying principle is the same—systems have rules, patterns, and behaviors that can be studied and understood.”

Self-Taught “Expert”

While George’s formal education and professional background are in information technology, his financial knowledge comes from a different source: determined self-education driven by necessity. After watching inflation erode his savings following the COVID-19 pandemic, George applied the same methodical learning approach that made him successful in programming to master personal finance and investing.

This self-directed financial education wasn’t without its challenges. “I made plenty of mistakes along the way,” George admits candidly. “There were investment choices I regret, market timing decisions that backfired, and strategies I abandoned after realizing they didn’t align with my goals or risk tolerance.”

Rather than hiding these missteps, George views them as valuable components of his financial education—and now, as teaching tools for others. Each mistake provided lessons that shaped his current approach to investing and financial planning.

Learning from Experience—Preferably Someone Else’s

One quote that guides George’s educational philosophy comes from Otto Von Bismarck who said: “Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. A wise man learns from the mistakes of others.“

This wisdom particularly resonates with George’s mission. “Why should everyone have to make the same financial mistakes to learn the same lessons?” he asks. “If I can share what I’ve learned—both from my successes and my failures—perhaps I can help others avoid some of the pitfalls I encountered.”

This philosophy underpins everything you’ll find on this platform. George carefully documents his financial journey, strategies, and lessons learned to create a roadmap that others can follow or adapt to their own situations.

The Advantages of Being Small

While most financial platforms boast large teams of advisors and experts, George sees unique advantages in his solo operation:

• Consistency – Every piece of advice comes from a single, coherent philosophy about investing
• Authenticity – The strategies shared are personally tested in George’s own financial life
• Responsiveness – Without corporate layers, George can adapt quickly to market changes and reader feedback
• Personal Connection – When you communicate with this platform, you’re connecting directly with the person behind the advice

“My friends joke about me being a ‘one man band,’ but I embrace it,” George says. “When you’re handling everything yourself, from research to writing to website management, you have complete control over quality and consistency. There’s nowhere to pass the buck.”

Growing Together

While George currently operates as a solo educator, he views everyone who engages with his content as part of an expanding community of learners. The platform may be built by one person, but its purpose is to create a collective wisdom that benefits everyone involved.

“I don’t have all the answers,” George readily admits. “But I’m committed to sharing what I do know, continuing to learn, and creating a space where we can all become more financially resilient together.”

Whether you’re just beginning your investment journey or looking to refine your existing strategy, you’re not just learning from George—you’re joining him on an ongoing journey of financial discovery.