2026-01-12 14:25:29

Independence matters—you gotta have conviction in your own calls. Wisdom matters too—knowing when to tap into community insight or seek guidance separates winners from noise chasers. And courage? That's everything—it takes real guts to act on what you believe, especially when the market's testing you.

Here's the real talk: small accounts matter. Every single one. You don't need institutional capital to move markets or build real returns. It's about having the discipline to stand firm, the humility to learn, and the audacity to take your shot.

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potentially_notable

· 01-13 01:18

That's true, but the real challenge is knowing when to listen to yourself and when to listen to others.

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CompoundPersonality

· 01-12 15:01

That's right, small retail investors need to have this kind of conviction, otherwise they can only be harvested like chives by big institutions.

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MEVvictim

· 01-12 14:54

Independent thinking is important, but do small retail investors really make money based on conviction? I think it's mostly luck, haha.

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GlueGuy

· 01-12 14:54

Bro, this paragraph really hit me. Independent thinking truly is a tough exterior with a soft heart.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-12 14:51

Exactly, that's why small investors can also win.

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ZeroRushCaptain

· 01-12 14:45

Uh... independent judgment, community wisdom, courage... sounds like my last words before I fall. Is a small account important? Bro, I am a living reverse indicator. The more confident you are and charge forward, the faster your position gets cut in half.

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