The year started with my equities account at around $1,700. I used to think the stock market was too slow and believed my path was through crypto. While I understood $BTC (+0,67%) and still regret not investing in it earlier, I never felt truly comfortable leaving my hard-earned money in random cryptocurrencies.
Eventually, I shifted to equities, and with that came something priceless: peace of mind.
After spending a few years in the ups and downs of the crypto world, I can now handle even the most brutal corrections in the stock market without stressing.
2025 has also been a big year for me personally. I got a new job, which increased my salary from €1,100 to €3,200. That allowed me to raise my monthly investments from €500 to €1,500. For that, I’m incredibly grateful.
All I can say is: thank you, God. 🙏🏼🙇🏽♂️
Now starting the second half of the year, I feel genuinely excited to keep going on this investing journey. Seeing my portfolio grow, mostly from consistent contributions, is incredibly rewarding.
With seven months left and around $11,000 more to invest, I’m confident I’ll reach my goal of $30,000 in portfolio value by the end of the year.
One thing I’ve come to realize is that money is nothing compared to the “small” things in life family, friends, good food, travel, and experiencing new cultures. But money is still a vehicle: a tool for freedom and peace of mind.
That’s why my main goal is financial freedom, so I can support my family and make sure they never lack anything. For me, that is true happiness.
I’m grateful every day to still have my family with me on this journey. Even though we’re 8,000 km apart, I’m doing this for them. I thank God for everything, both the good and the bad, that brought me here and shaped who I am today.
Cheers to all my GetQuin friends 🙌🏼
