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Old 03-26-2014, 10:05 AM
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I know Greg, but go for a walk in my shoes for a bit.

Been in the market for over 15 years, had good and bad times over the years but left a couple of years ago completely dissatisfied with the whole notion. Once I finally decided on a different path to choose when re-entering the market (thanks largely to this thread and the posters here) it was still pretty unnerving to go all in...all at once. My plan was to average in over time, a fifth a month for 5 months.

If you remember, back in late January, early February, you yourself were warning us to be prepared for a down market at the start or possibly all year in 2014.

Remember, I spent 3 years in cash...the little bit I'm giving up by not being all in from the get-go is NOTHING compared to what I gave up then.

I've learned a ton in just the past few months, have found ways to keep myself educated on the companies I'm watching while keeping an eye out for new opportunities at the same time (seeking alpha is fantastic btw) and and still tip toeing my way in when I get the chance.

I'm still a week or so out from making my next advance in, and if I have to I'll buy in at current market prices...and still enjoy it. A dip would just be gravy for me.
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