> As a retail investor, it's good to remind myself that if I actually had the skills to invest professionally, someone would probably be paying me to do it for

> As a retail investor, it's good to remind myself that if I actually had the skills to invest professionally, someone would probably be paying me to do it for them. The majority of supposed "experts" are not beating the market. Its probable that the only difference between them and you is the belief/confidence in their skillset.