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What 5 Years in Markets Taught Me

November 25, 2024

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What 5 Years in Markets Taught Me (Hint: Not What You Think)

Ever felt that pit in your stomach watching your investments nosedive while your friend brags about their crypto gains? Or stayed up at night wondering if you should dump everything because some guy on YouTube said a crash is coming?

Been there. After 5 years of making every rookie mistake in the book, here's what I wish someone had told me over coffee:

The Real Talk About Money Nobody Shares:

💡 That Super-Smart Friend Is Probably Lying: Remember when everyone was a crypto genius in 2021? Funny how quiet they got in 2022. Truth is, most people only brag about wins, not losses. Stop comparing yourself to highlight reels.

🧠 You Don't Need to Be a Wall Street Genius: The folks who caused the biggest market crashes had PhDs from Harvard. What you actually need? The ability to not panic-sell during tough times. That's it.

⏰ Stop Watching Your Portfolio Like It's Netflix: Checking stocks every hour? Been there. It's like watching paint dry, except more stressful. Set up automatic investments and go live your life. Your future self will thank you.

🎯 The Simple Stuff Actually Works

  • Pick 3-5 good funds

  • Invest regularly

  • Ignore the news

  • Stay invested Boring? Yes. Effective? Also yes.

🚫 What to Avoid:

  • "Get rich quick" schemes (if it sounds too good...)

  • Your uncle's "hot stock tips"

  • Anyone who says "this time it's different"

  • Investing money you'll need soon

Here's the truth: Good investing feels like watching grass grow. If you're getting an adrenaline rush, you're probably gambling, not investing.

What's working for me? I set up automatic investments into boring index funds and pretend that money doesn't exist. Then I focus on things I can actually control - like building skills and spending time with people I care about.

Because at the end of the day, the goal isn't to get rich quick. It's to not have to worry about money when you're old.

What's your biggest money stress right now? Let's talk about it.

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Until next time!

Vansh