My interest in investing began in the mid-2000s and one day I felt I had “enough” money to get started. At first I had some wins and some losses but then a fleeting winning streak resulted in something in me imagining I could just not go wrong. Then a brutal education began in November 2021 when I left my job to invest full-time. For over two years, I chased that winning streak and lost a significant amount of money by overlooking simpler, more reliable paths. In retrospect, I noted what those would have been for me.

My breakthrough came in March 2024, thanks in large part to essential mentors and peers. I learned to tune out market noise and focus on fundamentals. By studying psychological archetypes, I embraced the concept of "Time," which is indifferent to market emotions, biases, and short-term fluctuations. I believe this has given me the psychological discipline to wait for my moment and hold firm amidst market panic.

Today, I no longer chase fleeting opportunities. My strategy is simple: identify undervalued companies, diversify, weight positions appropriately for risk, and stay disciplined to secure consistent, "boring" profitability. My goal is to grow my capital to cover expenses and minimize debt, all while remaining steadfast and grounded in a long-term perspective. This approach, which I call being "in Time," provides security and creates more time for other pursuits in life.