When I first invested in Bitcoin, I lost money—I remember losing a few thousand dollars. Although it was just a few thousand, back then it felt like the world was falling apart. I didn’t dare tell my family or friends and quietly saved for months by eating cheap meals. Back then, I really needed to lose money. Now, if I hadn’t lost those few thousand dollars, I probably wouldn’t have developed the respect for the investment market that I have today—and I might now be losing tens or even hundreds of thousands. Now, I’ve improved: I regularly withdraw funds, diversify my investment risks, do thorough research, and allocate every dollar I have wisely.