I am a small retail investor with limited capital but a fixe...

I am a small retail investor with limited capital but a fixed income. I want to make some money in the stock market. My idea is to choose stocks that are not too expensive. Companies that consistently pay dividends and are in good shape. I will only buy stocks within my ability and avoid buying stocks that are beyond my ability, to avoid anxiety and unrest in case the stock price falls. If the stock price really drops, as long as it's not a significant percentage, I will hold onto the stocks and wait for the company's next quarterly report to be good or for dividends to be given again. The stock price will rise again and then I can sell.