I put my money in the bank: I have to think of life after modeling, when I'm not famous any more. — Eva Herzigova

I put my money in the bank: I have to think of life after modeling, when I'm not famous any more.

Author: Eva Herzigova

Insight: There's something quietly radical about a young, successful person casually planning for obsolescence. Most of us do the opposite—we spend money as if our current situation is permanent, whether that's a secure job, good health, or relevance. We convince ourselves the party won't end, so why save for the morning after? What Herzigova understood early is that every advantage has an expiration date. For a model, it's literally written into your body. But the same applies to anyone riding a wave of success, opportunity, or luck. The person who's great at their job today might face burnout or disruption tomorrow. The industry that values you now might not exist in twenty years. Instead of pretending that won't happen, the smarter move is to plan as though it definitely will. The real insight isn't about money in a bank account—it's about refusing the trap of assuming your current identity is permanent. Building something that lasts after the spotlight fades isn't pessimistic. It's the only realistic way to stay standing when circumstances inevitably change.