The themes of risk management and margin for error in The Psychology of Money can be applied to contemporary investment debates in several ways. Firstly, they emphasize the importance of not putting all your eggs in one basket, diversifying investments to spread risk. Secondly, they highlight the need for a safety net or a margin for error in investment strategies to account for unexpected market fluctuations or losses. Lastly, they remind investors of the inevitability of risk and the need to be prepared for it, rather than trying to eliminate it completely. These principles can guide discussions on investment strategies, risk tolerance, and portfolio management.

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Freak events happen all the time. Things that have never happened before happen all the time. Even when someone thinks that they have planned for every possibility, they haven't. That's why it's so essential that margin for error is built into every plan and strategy. Investors always need to account for the ever-present reality of risk in their investments. They should never bet everything on a single strategy. They should always maintain a reserve in case their investments go wrong. They should always be aware that the returns they expect may never materialize. Loss will always come eventually, risk will always appear. The job of a competent investor is to make sure that when that happens, it is not catastrophic.

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