What I’ve learned over eight years of investing

I'm not a big time investor by any means.. I have done well over the years though with enough profit to put a down payment on a house few years ago. The biggest lesson I learned is dealing with your emotions.

I can think of so many missed plays and what ifs over the years:

1. Bought SQ at 22 and sold at 80 for an engagement ring (it went over 200 after selling at one point)
2. Looked at NVDA at 50 and didn't buy
3. Sold AMD at 26

But at the same time these plays also taught me that you can't predict the future. Profit is profit. I held stocks that we're down 25% to luckily flip to a profit. This was all due to the confidence that was being built over the years. I can truly say that if I have enough confidence in a company…I will stick through with my plan and hold on without outside influence.

This is why I suggest people to stick with your plan and have confidence that everything will go your way if you learn from your mistakes. Holding and DCA can be your friend.