We need to shift our mindset. Instead of feeling disheartened by low share prices, view them as opportunities - stocks on sale, waiting for those who invest with a business owner’s perspective. This mindset doesn’t apply to traders or speculators. Instead of being impatient and waiting for prices to rebound, think of it as an extended opportunity to accumulate shares at once-in-a-lifetime prices.

As Warren Buffett famously said, “Whether we’re talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down.” It’s easy to talk about buying undervalued stocks, but it’s much harder to take action when prices are dropping. Why? Because investors often struggle to endure temporary losses. Unrealistic expectations lead to irrational decisions.

A bear market is not just a challenge—it’s a chance to grow into a better investor. Think of 2022 as your modern-day version of the market crashes from 2000 or 2008. Those who lived through it were shaped by the experience. We were in the thick of it, learning resilience and sharpening our mindset. If you’ve weathered that storm, future market volatility will feel like a breeze.

By 2025, many investors will look back and regret not investing more during the bear market of 2022. Share prices from that time are unlikely to ever return. If you're reading this now, remember—you still have time. This year could mark the transition to the next bull market, and you don’t want to miss out. The window is closing, and the best time to prepare for your future wealth is now.