"You have to learn (how to cope) but patience was the absolute you have to have a lot of." Jim (Canadian) Rutledge who at the time of this advice was the oldest rookie ever to qualify for the PGA Tour! (2006)

That advice can be applied to any worthwhile endeavor but most definately it applies here!

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Having said that, while "rookie" status may be important, the "oldest" rookie isn't necessarily any "investor's" goal! (Dale, accelerate results before this "rookie" can no longer "chew the steak!")