Looking at long term investments is honestly a bit daunting ...

Looking at long term investments is honestly a bit daunting to me. There always seems to be some crisis or emergency that has resulted in any investments I have had being cashed in. This is my chance to try and hold on to the. I know the value in long term investments. They whole slow and steady approach is successful in so many ways. I like that many times they require less effort and oversight, which is appealing to me.