Thread by @FrugalLocal

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We have this obsession with instant things:
Instant riches
Instant success
Instant noodles
Instant coffee
Instant cash
Instant business

Sadly, anything worth something in life takes time. Think about relationships. We want to be married and happy. But we need to court and chase that person to make it worth the catch.
It's the same with money. We need to pursue the cause with vision.

When you invest, don't invest because everyone is investing in it. You're not everyone.
Invest knowing that you might need to keep it invested for the long run - and know your boundaries!

In this age of instant microwave meals, know that to get where you need to get, you'll need to go into the oven.
You'll struggle.
You might even lose money.
You might freak out with anxiety and stress.
And that's okay - as long as you learn.

This too shall pass - if you're willing to learn from your mistakes.
For example, I made a huge blunder on stocks not that long ago.
And this happens.
But I learnt.

I realised instant money isn't that instant.
I have invested loads of time before then to make it appear instant.
It's like an artist - it took him YEARS to draw the perfect portrait in 2 hrs.
It's having so many conversations before striking that 'instant' business deal.

Things aren't instant.
You need to grow.
You need to learn.
You need to move forward.
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