{"id":1599,"date":"2025-07-31T08:38:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/?p=1599"},"modified":"2025-07-31T08:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:38:49","slug":"one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/","title":{"rendered":"One Proven Way to Grow Your Investment from 5 to 7 Digits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dream of being a millionaire investor?\u00a0I know I do. But most of us aren\u2019t born with six-figure bank accounts.\u00a0Or trust funds.\u00a0Or family members who will shower us with millions after we hit our 30s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is: you don\u2019t need any of those things. If you have a reasonable risk tolerance, a long enough time horizon, and follow a consistent strategy, you can turn your initial $10K into 7 figures over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post, I want to cover 1 proven path from 5 digits to 7 and talk about why what you do with your first $10K is more important than most other things you\u2019ll ever do with your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The secret?&nbsp;Take big swings early on when your capital is still small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#The_Advantage_of_Being_a_Small-Potato_Investor\" >The Advantage of Being a Small-Potato Investor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#12K_to_12_Million_in_Just_a_Few_Years\" >$12K to $1.2 Million in Just a Few Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Stage_1_Making_the_Most_of_Your_First_5_Figures\" >Stage 1: Making the Most of Your First 5 Figures<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Take_Bigger_Risks\" >Take Bigger Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Invest_in_Yourself_First\" >Invest in Yourself First<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Stage_2_Scaling_from_5_to_6_Figures\" >Stage 2: Scaling from 5 to 6 Figures<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Build_a_Core-Satellite_Portfolio\" >Build a Core-Satellite Portfolio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Diversify_Across_Asset_Classes\" >Diversify Across Asset Classes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Stage_3_Compounding_from_6_to_7_Digits\" >Stage 3: Compounding from 6 to 7 Digits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#What_to_Focus_on_Now\" >What to Focus on Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Luck_and_How_to_Create_It\" >Luck and How to Create It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Examples_of_Millionaire_Investors\" >Examples of Millionaire Investors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Brian_Feroldi\" >Brian Feroldi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#JL_Collins\" >JL Collins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Peter_Adeney_Mr_Money_Mustache\" >Peter Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#What_Not_to_Do\" >What Not to Do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Id_Do_This_If_I_Had_10K_Today\" >I\u2019d Do This If I Had $10K Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bearsavings.com\/blog\/one-proven-way-to-grow-your-investment-from-5-to-7-digits\/#Closing_Thoughts\" >Closing Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-the-advantage-of-being-a-small-potato-investor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Advantage_of_Being_a_Small-Potato_Investor\"><\/span>The Advantage of Being a Small-Potato Investor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say you have $10,000.\u00a0Congratulations.\u00a0It\u2019s a start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ok, but what do you do with it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s an important question, because money begets money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only earn 5% per year, your $10K will turn into $16,000 in 10 years (and $24,000 in 20).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you earn 10% per year, your 10K balloons into $26,000 in a decade ($59,000 in 20 years).&nbsp;With a 15% annual return, your $10,000 hits $40,000 in 10 years and $163,000 in 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quickly, your 5 digits becomes 6.&nbsp;Then 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot of people in this stage get paralyzed.&nbsp;They think their initial capital is too small to matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What they don\u2019t realize is that small capital is actually a blessing in disguise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smaller sums are an excellent opportunity to take more risks than you could if you had, say, $1M to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moves you can\u2019t afford with $1M become reasonable with $10K.&nbsp;This is asymmetric upside if I\u2019ve ever seen it.&nbsp;Because when you manage $10K, a 5x return is life-changing.&nbsp;When you manage $1M, that same return is borderline reckless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A $2K investment going to zero in your 10K portfolio loses you 20%.&nbsp;In a $500K portfolio, it\u2019s less than .04%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you have a small account, you want to swing for those outsized returns.&nbsp;Build a habit of making good calls and taking sensible risks.&nbsp;As your capital grows, you can gradually become more conservative.&nbsp;You can focus more on capital preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-12k-to-1-2-million-in-just-a-few-years\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12K_to_12_Million_in_Just_a_Few_Years\"><\/span>$12K to $1.2 Million in Just a Few Years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the early 2010s, one of our Wealth Pilgrim readers Kristy Shen (author of Quit Like a Millionaire) started with $12K in investable assets.&nbsp;She and her husband weren\u2019t exactly earning Silicon Valley salaries.&nbsp;But they kept costs low, saved aggressively, and invested wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specifically, they poured money into tech stocks and emerging markets when they pulled back.&nbsp;Sticking with their long-term thesis.&nbsp;Over a few years, their portfolio ballooned into $1.2 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How?&nbsp;Not by guessing or luck.&nbsp;But by taking smart risks early.&nbsp;Then gradually de-risking as their capital grew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-stage-1-making-the-most-of-your-first-5-figures\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_1_Making_the_Most_of_Your_First_5_Figures\"><\/span>Stage 1: Making the Most of Your First 5 Figures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned, the key here is optionality. When your capital is still small (say $5K\u2013$50K), you want to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-take-bigger-risks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Bigger_Risks\"><\/span>Take Bigger Risks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First and foremost, with a small portfolio, your biggest edge is optionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optionality is your ability to experiment with more risky bets without risking your long-term financial health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn\u2019t mean doubling down on \u201cYOLO\u201d penny stocks.&nbsp;But it does mean you can safely allocate a portion (say 20\u201340%) to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovative small-cap stocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undervalued growth companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerging tech sectors like AI, EVs, biotech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early-stage ETFs (thematic ones work well: robotics, cybersecurity, space)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re looking for bets that have a small chance of losing your entire investment but a decent chance of 10x returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The less downside risk there is to a trade, the more you should consider it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-invest-in-yourself-first\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_in_Yourself_First\"><\/span>Invest in Yourself First<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re still in the learning stage, the best return on investment may be education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set aside a small budget for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-quality investing books (The Intelligent Investor, One Up on Wall Street, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, and like 20 more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses on financial modeling or valuation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscriptions to tools like Seeking Alpha, Simply Wall St, or trusted newsletters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know-how is the same as compound interest.\u00a0You want to be an intelligent risk-taker, not a gambler<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-stage-2-scaling-from-5-to-6-figures\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_2_Scaling_from_5_to_6_Figures\"><\/span>Stage 2: Scaling from 5 to 6 Figures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your portfolio hits 6 digits ($100K+), things start to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you actually have something to lose.&nbsp;A 50% drawdown starts to sting.&nbsp;At this stage, a good bet is to start adding core positions.&nbsp;Investments that have long-term durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-build-a-core-satellite-portfolio\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_a_Core-Satellite_Portfolio\"><\/span>Build a Core-Satellite Portfolio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love this approach, because it both smooths out risk while still giving you room to outperform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Core (70\u201380% of portfolio): <\/strong>A boring, stable foundation of low-cost index funds.\u00a0Think VTI, S&amp;P 500 ETFs, global equity funds, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Satellite (20\u201330%): <\/strong>Hand-picked stocks or thematic ETFs.\u00a0Or tactical trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a blend of market returns and active management.&nbsp;So as long as you do your homework on your satellite picks, you\u2019ll likely have room to outperform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-diversify-across-asset-classes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversify_Across_Asset_Classes\"><\/span>Diversify Across Asset Classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have a larger portfolio, you can also start to diversify across asset classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>REITs or rental property exposure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bond funds (just for diversification purposes, if nothing else)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commodities or Bitcoin for inflation risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-stage-3-compounding-from-6-to-7-digits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_3_Compounding_from_6_to_7_Digits\"><\/span>Stage 3: Compounding from 6 to 7 Digits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real magic of the 6-digit to 7-digit transition is time and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m not going to lie to you.&nbsp;If you\u2019re starting from scratch, 7 figures is going to take a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as long as you keep adding capital, compound, and stay relatively diversified, you can get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a side note, building a large portfolio is not about doubling it every year.&nbsp;You can\u2019t do that (without taking extreme risks).&nbsp;It\u2019s about avoiding outsized losses and capital preservation while riding long-term trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As long as you invest $2K\u2013$3K\/month and earn 10\u201312% annually, you\u2019ll likely hit 7 figures in under 15 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you make any big winners early on, you could hit it faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-what-to-focus-on-now\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Focus_on_Now\"><\/span>What to Focus on Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay invested.&nbsp;This is not the time to try and time the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinvest dividends.&nbsp;Let every dollar work as hard as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stick to a written plan.&nbsp;If you\u2019re disciplined and don\u2019t chase the hype, you\u2019ll be just fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-luck-and-how-to-create-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luck_and_How_to_Create_It\"><\/span>Luck and How to Create It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luck does play a role in every successful investor\u2019s story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But \u201cluck\u201d is a product of motion.&nbsp;The more investments you read about, the more likely you are to find a winner.&nbsp;The more you learn, the better your timing.&nbsp;The more stocks you put on your watchlist, the more likely you\u2019ll catch a 10-bagger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t fall into the trap of risk aversion.&nbsp;Intelligent risk management is a better investment strategy than playing it \u201csafe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-examples-of-millionaire-investors\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Millionaire_Investors\"><\/span>Examples of Millionaire Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-brian-feroldi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brian_Feroldi\"><\/span>Brian Feroldi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brian is an author who first started investing way back in 2004 with some savings and a desire to learn more about the businesses he bought stock in.\u00a0Over the next 20 years, he built a 7-figure portfolio\u2014mostly by never panicking during market downturns and sticking to his process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-jl-collins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JL_Collins\"><\/span>JL Collins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collins wrote The Simple Path to Wealth, an incredibly popular book detailing his journey to building a 7-figure portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The secret?&nbsp;He invested in Vanguard\u2019s total stock market fund.&nbsp;Bought more when the market dropped.&nbsp;Did it patiently for 20+ years.&nbsp;No real secret sauce.&nbsp;Just discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-peter-adeney-mr-money-mustache\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peter_Adeney_Mr_Money_Mustache\"><\/span>Peter Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retired from \u201cwork\u201d at age 30 after aggressively saving and investing in index funds.\u00a0Started with reasonable salaries but paired extreme frugality with smart investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They weren\u2019t gamblers.&nbsp;They weren\u2019t lottery winners.&nbsp;They were regular people who stayed consistent, made early sacrifices, and let compound interest do its work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-what-not-to-do\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Not_to_Do\"><\/span>What Not to Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important 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