Approach Your Writing Through the Lens of What Works for You
A simple lesson learned in an unexpected place
When the pandemic hit, only a few months had passed since my last day as a full-time employee.
As I contemplated the future, I dabbled in the stock market. Nothing too extensive, just an effort to learn about the different approaches to trading, followed by a brief run to make something stick.
One trade stands out. An IPO I’d been tracking started out strong, and I bought it at the right time. I didn’t invest a lot in the transaction, but it was enough to cause a slight jump in my portfolio as the price increased. I was excited — not just by the money but by the possibility. Had I finally stumbled into something that would allow me to write without worrying so much about my financial future?
Unfortunately, I held onto the stock a bit too long. I kept it overnight, which was fine, but I failed to dump it early enough in the opening rush. I got too caught up in the rush of the moment and ignored the internal nudging to get out. The little money I made vanished.
The feelings of failure were immense. Like the articles I posted on Medium that received little to no traction, or the essay I submitted to a publication that was eventually rejected, this foray into the world…
