What got u into investing and how is it going now ?

Everybody invests for different reasons. For some, it began with an intriguing conversation, a book or a video. For others, it was a desire for greater freedom or financial gain. However, I'm more interested in the entire process than just where you started.

How did you start learning ? Was it mentorship, extensive research, trial and error, or something else ?
Where are you at this point in your investing career ? Are you just getting started, are you growing, or are you in the middle ?

Tell me how it all started for you, what you've learned so far, and where you are now.