I used to think investing was all about catching the next big thing—buy low, sell high, strike it rich. I’d scroll X, see people hyping crypto pumps or stock tips, and feel like I was missing out if I didn’t jump in. But after a year of chasing trends (and losing more than I’d like to admit), I realized something: the real win isn’t timing the market—it’s staying in it. That is not advice, just my experience