I was 22 when I joined stocks. Do you think I did the right thing?

Below is a interesting question from a young member in our forum. It asks about investing now and enjoying later.

I am 23 years old, I was 22 when I joined stocks. Do you think I did the right thing? Maybe in this group, all will say 'definitely yes' . But I don't think so for those people out there na ka age bracket ko lng. I know I am doing the right thing, pero everytime kasi na nakikijoin ako sa mga gimmick with my friends e I felt like I was being out of place. Minsan inopen ko ang topic about stocks nung nag iinuman kami pero sabi nila 'we are too yoing for that, ENJOY LIFE' . Sa isip ko, I'm enjoying my life naman pero I don't know kung naaayon sa age ko ang way ng pag enjoy ko nung life. Di ako kasi gaya ng iba na lage gumigimmick, once in two months lang siguro ako kung sumama sa shot session. Kaya yun. I am spending more time sa work and reading things about stocks and business. So, is there anyone out there na ka age ko at magkalapit lng ng age? Anu masasabi niyo?

Personally, I started investing when I was in the same age bracket - 21, that was year 2010. I have a friend who was also introduced to stocks investing that same time.

But the difference is, when I learned about it, I acted right away and went to open my online broker (which is really the most "difficult" thing to do in starting to invest because the rest can be all online.) I did it even if I was not sure of the next things to do. I just did it out of curiosity and not knowing what to do with my excess money. (You can read my personal story here- My First Purchase in the Stock Market)

Now, more than two years later, that same friend of mine just contacted me to ask for my help so she can start investing on her own. Finally! 

I wonder what pushed her to change mind and make that decision. I'll ask her next time and update you.

Going back to the question, check here to get to know what other "older" investors have to say! 
Ikaw, ano masasabi mo?

Have a blessed and fruitful week!  

Have fun investing (while you can invest)!

Omeng

PS:This blog now has dedicated pages for click-by-click tutorial for  beginners. If you have a relative or a friend whom you want to  introduce to the world of stocks investing, you can direct them to
below easy-to-follow tutorials. Even grade-school children should  understand that, so konting kalabit mo na lang kelangan. Help them  realize what they're missing and they will thank you for that in the
future. 

How to Place Buy & Sell Orders in Philippine Stock Market

How to Choose What Stocks to Buy and Sell

How to Withdraw Funds and Enjoy your Profits

When to Place Your Orders - Trading Hours

PS2: But before that, let them read first the story of Bo's maid-now-bookeeper-and-a-millionaire-investor. 

The truth is... stories move people more often than facts. 

So  share with them first the story of Gina (that's the name of the maid)  who have just turned to a millionaire and now inspires many! Read the account here!

Download the ebook for them here.

PS3:Version TWO POINT OW
(as told by Sarah G) of my ebook is now available, also FREE, and
still for beginners! (That's my very little way of extending my pinky
finger to those who decide to start changing their lives). Grab your
copy here!

PS4: If you want to learn more about Fundamental Analysis in choosing your stocks - here's a free tutorial. Click here!