“When we're in a storm, do we jump out of the boat to stay safe? We're much safer holding on tight inside the boat. When the storm goes away, the boat will move forward safely once again. Similarly, whenever there is any volatility in the market, investors should stay calm. When the market goes up, it will come back down as well. If it drops, it will go up again. An investor who wants to achieve his/her goal must stay put and play the long game.” On the occasion of India’s 75th Independence day, we’re talking about financial independence on The Moneywise Podcast. In this special conversation, our guest Mahesh Gattani explains how an individual can help achieve financial independence through mutual funds. According to him, the secret ingredient is patience.  Mahesh Gattani, the founder of Balaji Investments, is a veteran with nearly 30 years of experience in the mutual fund industry. He takes investment knowledge to Indians in smaller towns and districts, a customer segment that he is very optimistic about. He was the first MFD to initiate digital bulk SIPs in a single day, which is now a norm for MFDs across India.