If I Started Investing From Scratch Again, I’d Do This

 5-Steps For Beginner Investors:

(1) You might be shocked to hear this, but I'm actually not the youngest YouTuber out there. I've been through a lot in my life and made millions in the process. However, if I had the chance to start investing all over again, I'll do things a little bit differently. So, if you can follow all five of these steps, then you'll be well ahead of me when you get to my age. Step one, adjust your risk tolerance. In hindsight,

Risk Is Good, here's why:

(1) I realized that I may not have taken as many risks as I could have during my younger years. The reality is, that in your 20s, you typically have more time than money. This means, that any risks you take have minimal downsides compared to those that have families and a mortgage. This is the time to build your empire. So, being scared of taking risks is actually the most dangerous thing of all as it means you'll fall short of your full potential.

(2) Of course, you should do everything in your power to swing the odds in your favor. However, you won't be able to eliminate risk entirely if you want to become wealthy. There is still gonna be some risk in every opportunity as nothing good ever comes easy. When times are hard, people are much more likely to let that little bit of doubt get inside their head and talk them out of whatever they want to do. I've seen countless friends say they're gonna quit their job

Dangers Of Opportunity Cost:

(1) to start a business, but they never make that le:ap because they don't wanna risk their comfortable income. When I'm judging whether or not to make an investment, I compare the potential risk with the opportunity cost of not taking that risk. Opportunity cost is what you give up when you choose one option over another. Thinking about this helps you make better decisions about how you use your resources.

(2) I'm not saying I always make the right decisions but on average, I've come out profitable when I've used this tactic and I also never want the thought of what could have been eating away at me. So, the best way for you to grow your wealth is to take calculated risk with your money and use that time to grow your wealth faster than everyone else.

Automating Your Investments:

• Step two, set it and forget it. I definitely should have automated my investments a lot sooner as it forces you to prioritize your investments as the money is taken before you can spend it. This is when you arrange to have a fixed amount of money taken out of your paycheck or bank account every month and put into a predetermined investment. Invest in a hundred dollars in an S&P 500 index fund is a good example of this. This will allow your wealth to compound over the years

• without you ever having to really think about it. This is a very straightforward process. First, determine how much money you want to save and from which account. Then go to an investment app and look for an automatic investment option and choose how you want to invest. They'll do all the paperwork. Once you sign off on the bottom line, the automated magic begins. In my experience, the majority of people that lose money

The Biggest Investing Mistake:

(1) when investing, waste their time trying to pick the right stock at the right time. And if you've been watching my channel long enough, you'll already know that it's not easy to time the market For me, investing is all about growing your money over the long term. ETFs allow you to invest in an entire market quickly and in a single transaction by tracking the performance of an index. You can choose to invest in specific regions like the top 500 companies in America with the S&P 500, the entire stock market,

(2) or even specific sectors like tech. Invest Engine is a witch recommended provider and is a platform that really resonates with me as their entire focus is on long-term ETF investing. They offer ISAs which are essentially fortified investing accounts protecting you from taxes 'cause no one likes the tax man. With ISA accounts, you can only invest 20,000 pounds per year, but any profits you make, can be withdrawn completely tax free.

(3) So I definitely recommend creating an ISA account with them and protecting your returns. If you sign up to Invest Engine today using my link, you receive a £25 welcome bonus when you invest your first hundred pounds so you can get a 25% return on your money from the start. They even have an auto invest feature which invest any cash that hits your portfolio straight into the ETFs you pick so you really can set it and forget it. Thanks, Invest Engine for sponsoring this portion of the video.

I Almost Lost EVERYTHING Doing This...

(1) Step three, avoid temptation. I understand why people were drawn into the crazy crypto investments a couple of years ago as this was similar to penny stocks back in my day. When there's a craze like this happening, lots of people feel like if they don't invest, they'll lose out on an amazing opportunity, so they start investing in things without fully understanding them. This has to be one of the most risky things that you could ever do, and it's probably the biggest investing mistake I see people making. I speak from experience.

(2) I made a few lucky investments in penny stocks when I was younger, and had I continued on that path, I would've lost everything. To be more exact, I had the opportunity to invest in a big group with a couple of billionaire friends. Everything they touched, seemed to turn to gold. I can't reveal all the details here but they had investments in fashion, retail, and big banks everywhere. I didn't really understand how they were seeing such amazing returns of over 25% every year. So I passed on the opportunity as it seemed too good to be true.

(3) Had I invested $50,000, a year later, I would've lost over $300,000 because they were leveraging every investment by six times, which led to this whole operation going bankrupt. It's a good lesson to learn though because I would've previously thought that the amount that I'd invested would've been the maximum that I could have lost. I always think the best tool I've got is my gut. You can usually tell if something feels right. Most of the time I can. But I always like to top this up with some extra research as well.

Debt Traps You NEED To Avoid:

• The other temptation to avoid at all cost is debt. I fell into the equivalent of $20,000 worth of debt in my younger days and lost so many years of possible wealth building. The ones to really look out for are payday loans. Payday loan companies are like predators. They see people wanting to keep up with their friends' lifestyles on Instagram

• and they advertise to them nonstop on Facebook, billboards, and newspapers, preying on their insecurities and offering them quick money. Taking out one loan could lead you down a road of multiple months of debt, which is really, really hard to escape and can completely destroy your investing journey. Step four, learn a high income skill.

Investing Won't Make You Rich, here's why:

(1) When I first started investing, I thought I could simply put my money away every single month and continue with my regular day job and become rich. However, I soon realized that I wanted to become wealthy while I was still young, not wait until I was older to finally reap the benefits of my investments. That's why it's so important

(2) to learn some kind of high income skill that can be turned into a profitable side hustle. One of my side hustles was teaching people to fly radio control helicopters. I developed a skill that not many people could master so I charged people to pass on that skill. The money I earned was in addition to what I needed for my normal expenses so it became money that I could easily invest.

The KEY To Success:

(1) It's essential to have another stream of income and a side hustle is a really great way to do that. Now, if you lose your main job, you still have the source of income to invest gradually and it can prevent you from falling into bad debt. It might seem impossible to start a side hustle when things are difficult, but if you look hard enough,

(2) there are online businesses that are booming such as selling digital products and affiliate marketing. Here's an idea. Look at what you do in your normal job. Can you transfer this to a side hustle? It doesn't matter what you do. From an electrician to a forklift driver, you can find a way to turn it into a side hustle.

Why Saving Can Be A Bad Idea:

• Step five, invest in your lifestyle. When you come from nothing, it can be very hard spending money on yourself as you know how hard that money was to earn. This is something I'm only recently getting over as I've always tried to save money rather than spending a little bit more on a nicer experience or product. My son Curtis knows how hard it is to make money as he has built his own multimillion dollar business

• but also spends a considerable amount on traveling and improving his lifestyle. He's recently kitted out his home gym, regularly flies first class, and just bought a new fancy standing desk with a treadmill. A few years ago, I would've thought that was an extravagant expense but now I do think it's important for you to level up your lifestyle as you start earning more. Let me take you back to when I was a carpenter's apprentice.

This Mistake Came Back To BITE Me!:

(1) We had to buy all our own hand tools and they were very expensive. However, I found a cheaper place down the market to buy my tools. I thought how great it was. A hammer's a hammer, a chisel's a chisel. What difference could there be? And these were better than half price. I bought a bunch of these tools and I took them back to work. But to my dismay, the hammer shaft bent almost immediately.

(2) The chisels didn't stay sharp for more than a minute, and the screwdrivers, they were only good for opening cans of paint. So I ended up wasting all that money and still having to go out and buy the quality tools, which I should have bought in the first place, and I still use those to this day. So, if you don't spend enough money on good quality products, then it could end up actually costing you more in the long term. Living a better life changes you as a person,

Why You Should Level Up Your Life:

• it makes you more comfortable socializing with high net worth people as you don't feel like a fraud. Spending less, of course, is a good idea in some situations like not spending too much money on takeaway food or shopping around for the best groceries. However, trying to cut costs on everything can actually be a bit of a money trap.

9 Untapped Side Hustles:

• If you want to know the nine most untapped side hustles right now, then check out this post next. But don't click on it just yet, make sure to if you want to grow your wealth. Okay, I'll see you over there.     

Investing Tips for Beginners:

Investing Principles: Diversify, Learn, Adapt FAQS:

1. Question: What essential standards should guide my funding method from the beginning?

Answer: Prioritize diversification to spread threat throughout extraordinary property, industries, and geographic regions. Establish clear investment goals, time horizons, and danger tolerance. Regularly evaluate and regulate your portfolio based on changing occasions.

2. Question: How can I efficaciously studies capacity investments as a novice?

Answer: Start by expertise the fundamentals of the investment motors you are interested in, along with stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Utilize legitimate monetary information assets, examine corporation monetary statements, and do not forget the lengthy-term capacity of the investments. Don't underestimate the importance of staying knowledgeable about market developments and financial signs.

3.Question: Should I awareness on brief-time period gains or long-time period growth when building my investment portfolio?

 Answer: Aim for a balanced approach that aligns along with your monetary dreams. While quick-term profits may be tempting, a protracted-time period perspective regularly permits you to ride out market fluctuations and gain from compounding returns. Distinguish between your short-time period needs (liquidity) and long-term targets (wealth accumulation) when making investment selections.

Four.Question: How ought to I handle marketplace volatility and unexpected downturns?

Answer: Stay calm and keep away from making impulsive decisions in the course of marketplace fluctuations. Consider volatility as a herbal part of making an investment. Having a properly-assorted portfolio and a clean know-how of your chance tolerance will assist you weather market downturns. Use downturns as possibilities to reassess and potentially purchase satisfactory belongings at decrease prices.

Question: What role does continuous studying play in successful investing? Answer: Commit to ongoing education about economic markets, funding techniques, and monetary developments. Stay knowledgeable about changes in policies and tax implications. Embrace a increase mindset, be open to adapting your investment technique based totally on new information, and are seeking advice from skilled buyers or monetary experts. Continuous mastering is a key component in making knowledgeable and strategic investment selections over time.