The hardest part of investing

Summary: Markets feel restless. Headlines feel urgent. And patience feels outdated. But what if the real edge today is simply staying steady? This piece reflects on why progress, in life and investing, rarely happens in leaps, and why ignoring the noise may be your biggest advantage. Patience and perseverance are virtues behind most meaningful achievements in life. Lately, watching the mood around investors, I’m reminded of a Sanskrit shloka: “शनैः पन्थाः शनैः कन्था शनैः पर्वतलङ्घनम्। शनैर्विद्या शनैर्वित्तं पञ्चैतानि शनैः शनैः॥” It speaks of progress that comes slowly, step by step, whether it is walking a path, weaving a fabric, climbing a mountain, gaining knowledge or creating wealth. None of these can be rushed without cost. Yet, every morning we wake up to a fresh headline th

This article was originally published on February 20, 2026.