I began my journey as a novice stock trader and investor at the end of the bull run of 2021.  Learning to hold heavy bags for the long term has been quite a struggle but I feel that it will eventually pay off.  I have started trading with some smaller amounts and have done better with those.  I feel that learning to trade in these harsh conditions will give me more wisdom than knowledge when trading in easier times later on.  It has certainly been quite the adventure!