Ten years of investment, three insights

1. Volatility is not risk, emotions are
Previously, account fluctuations kept me awake at night, but I later understood: market fluctuations are like the weather, uncontrollable; how to respond is a personal choice. The real moments of losing money often occur when panicking and cutting losses, or chasing highs in a frenzy.

2. Time is a friend of good companies
The fund I held the longest for seven years yielded the best returns. Compound interest doesn't rely on short-term explosions, but on long-term presence. Choose the right things and hold on.

3. Earn money within your understanding
Seeking information and following trends often incurs tuition fees. By taking the time to study a company and understand an industry, I find peace of mind. Once you understand, money will naturally come.

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In the end, investing is actually about cultivating the mind. Maintain a distance from the market and get along well with yourself.