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title: "A classic joke describes a pilot's job as: "Hours and hours of boredom punctuated by moments of "
description: "A classic joke describes a pilot's job as: "Hours and hours of boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror." The same goes for investing. As an investor, the key to your success is how you h"
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published_at: "2026-02-19T15:48:36.000Z"
author: "[Jason4HK](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/21227604)"
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# A classic joke describes a pilot's job as: "Hours and hours of boredom punctuated by moments of 

A classic joke describes a pilot's job as: "Hours and hours of boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror." The same goes for investing. As an investor, the key to your success is how you handle the occasional moments of terror, not how you endure the years of boring cruising.🤔

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.