Discipline Over Speed Why I’m Glad This Is Taking Time
- Silivere Bakomeza
- Jul 23
- 4 min read
In a world obsessed with fast gains I’m building wealth slowly on purpose Here’s why I’ve chosen discipline over speed and how it’s helping me win in the long run
Fast Doesn’t Always Win
Everyone craves fast results Double your portfolio in a month Flip options in a week Retire early after one bull run
But most never pause to realize
Speed creates noise Discipline creates freedom
I’m no longer chasing the fastest way to wealth I’m crafting the most consistent unshakable path I can follow for decades without burnout stress or regret
That clarity came after a painful lesson back in 2019
My Wake-Up Call Selling Early on Bitcoin
In 2019 I had three Bitcoins I bought for under $5 000 each I sold them for a modest $700 profit I thought it was a win
Then 2021 hit Bitcoin exploded to nearly $69 000
That moment shattered my illusion about speed and quick gains
It wasn’t about making fast money
It was about giving assets enough time to reach their full potential
This lesson didn’t just apply to investing
It applied to every part of my life
Why I Chose Discipline Over Speed for My Strategy (MSTR) Journey
That wakeup call transformed my mindset
When I began my $50 per day my Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) journey I switched from thinking in days or weeks to thinking in decades
But there’s more to the story I don’t just invest on market days
My system is designed for 365 days of investing each year no excuses
That means
$50 every market day about 252 days per year automated through Robinhood
An extra $100 every Monday to cover weekends
$50 manual buys on market holidays to keep the streak unbroken
This approach ensures no days are missed and builds an unshakable habit and compounding advantage over time
That long term frame thinking 20 years ahead became my anchor
Speed Makes You Reactive Discipline Builds Resilience
Moving fast means reacting to headlines hype dips and bursts of market emotion
You buy when others buy
You sell when panic sets in
It’s a rollercoaster of emotion
Discipline rewrites the playbook
Buying $50 of Strategy formerly MicroStrategy every weekday no matter what removes emotion from the equation
It’s no longer about timing the market
It’s about timing your behavior
That shift builds resilience your true competitive edge
Fast Wins Feel Good for a Moment Discipline Feels Right Forever
Fast wins spike dopamine and ego
They’re thrilling but fragile
They come with high risk and fleeting confidence
Discipline often feels boring
But over time it delivers something more valuable
Peace
Confidence
Consistent progress
Discipline Is Mastering Yourself
Fast moves require little self-control momentum carries you
Discipline demands mastery
You learn to master emotions
Let go of ego
Ignore noise
Trust your own vision even when others doubt it
That’s growth Not just financial but personal
Discipline shapes your character as surely as it builds your portfolio
Consistency Beats Brilliance Every Time
Luck may shine for a quarter
But discipline lasts decades
This is the path I’m on
BakoInvest exists because I believe slow steady investing wins
I’m proving it publicly $50 per weekday into Strategy formerly MicroStrategy rain or shine market or no market
The Hardest Discipline Test Not Selling When Strategy formerly MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Hit All Time Highs
Early on the hardest part wasn’t buying It was not selling when prices peaked
Temptation to cash out was real
But my public accountability made selling feel like a betrayal to my family followers and underserved communities I represent
That accountability keeps me locked in
How Public Accountability Helps Others Stay Disciplined
If a bus driver who didn’t speak English and had zero financial privilege can build wealth publicly so can you
This story gives hope and motivation for factory workers refugees immigrants and anyone who feels stuck
Discipline Isn’t Just About Investing It’s Shaping My Life
This discipline permeates everything
I work out five days a week without expecting quick results
Driving bus funds my investing habit
It’s a full lifestyle of consistent patient growth
The Power of Going Slow on Purpose
Going slow means building clarity resilience and protecting yourself from self-sabotage
It means trusting compound growth
Watching others sprint doesn’t distract me
I’m focused on my lane
Tools That Build My Consistency
Robinhood automates daily and weekly Strategy formerly MicroStrategy buys
Webull charts Strategy formerly MicroStrategy vs BTC and indexes
Acorns turns spare change into investments
Coinbase is my Bitcoin wallet
Crypto.com supports daily stacking with a Visa card
These tools remove decision fatigue and keep me disciplined
Final Thought You Do Not Need Perfect Timing You Need Perfect Behavior
If you feel stuck or lack money that’s fear trying to steal your future
Don’t overthink
Pick a stock you use or believe in Buy it Add more as you grow
Never sell your ownership Borrow cautiously if needed but hold
Start with what you can $1, $5, $10 or $50 a day
The best time to start is now
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