Investing advice you’d give to the younger version of yourself who’s just starting


I’m only one year into my investment journey, but the lessons have been coming hard and fast. Maybe after a few more years of experience, I’ll dish some different tips, but if I had anything to tell the me of a year ago, it’d be three simple words: take…it…slow. Why?

  • I bought all the stocks on my list in the first two days. While most have turned out well (thankfully), a few were bought way too high (hi, Disney). Learning to value them prior to buying would’ve saved me from those tankers.
  • I was selling a few tickers the moment they turned profit if they dipped after purchase, unwilling to put up with their “negativity.” As a result, I missed a few big run-ups (e.g. Ford).

Patience, patience, patience. Investing is a long-term game after all.


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