The long perseverance of early investment

[Cryptomultiplier]

‎It is my intention to drive home the point of how the long perseverance of an early investment pays off in the long term, with a story streamlined to how I bought a new raincoat to replace the old one I bought cheaper back then because the rainy season would definitely and always come.
‎ I was right to have invested in a new raincoat although it was rather expensive at this time I bought it, but I didn't mind the cost, because right now while the rain falls heavy without notice, I am not limited to the rainfall and can go out or take a stroll to wherever I want undeterred.
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‎The first investment Lesson: While many people would opt for the cheap or short-term fixes because of the immediate low cost, these cheap assets are doomed to degrade when exposed to harsher natural elements. Thus, a true investment is on that requires an investor to look past the immediate price tag to see the structural integrity of what they are buying into.
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‎The second investment Lesson is that we must acknowledge that the markets, the economies, and life itself operate in cycles. While there are seasons of abundance and sunshine, there are also the seasons of harsh downturns or volatility or in the case of my analogy, the heavy rainfall. Therefore, the worst time to look for the best price is when the storm is already overhead, when prices are inflated, and when panic is the order of the day. 
‎To persevere through an early investment, when others might not see the immediate need, ensure that you are insulated before the cycle shifts.
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‎The third investment lesson is that  long-term perseverance is a robust asset in itself that helps grant you financial sovereignty. Thus, when a market storm hits or a personal financial rainy season arrives, the person who was bold to have invested early isn't trapped or limited. While those potential investors who are unprepared are forced to freeze their plans or liquidate their assets in a state of panic, the investor who was prepared has the freedom to move, explore new opportunities, and navigate the storm completely dry.
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‎In essence, the true cost of any potential worthwhile investment cannot be measured by the initial price paid at the onset, but by the level of freedom it provides when the environment turns hostile. I indeed paid more for my raincoat than most would deem necessary during the dry season, but today, as the downpour traps the crowd under the heavy downpour, I am walking undeterred.
‎This is what an early investment buys you: it doesn’t stop the rain from falling, but it ensures the rain can never limit your steps.
‎The fact remains that preparation is quite  expensive, but regret is far more costlier.
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‎Your opinion is welcomed!
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[Fortify]

People don't necessarily buy cheap things because they want to do it, or don't see the value in the more expensive option, they do it out of necessity - they have no choice. If you're living a subsistence lifestyle and barely making the rent with very little to eat, then dropping $250 on a raincoat that lasts twenty years is out of reach when you need to protect yourself from the rain today and only have $20 available to buy a coat - even if it only lasts a year. It's all good preaching about what people should do and those of us lucky enough to earn more with additional disposable income, should be making those wiser choices, it is simply not a reality for a majority of the population in the world. On your investment point, that again is a luxury but those lucky enough to earn more will understand the power of compounding (over years) if you put your money into the right assets.

[Davidvictorson]

An important lesson that the OP may have failed to highlight is that, it is not about early investment only but choosing an early investment with the right and solid business principles backing it. Buying early is not the main thing there have been many investors who bought early and still got nothing out of it at the end of the day. We hardly hear about these stories because they are not that glamorous to the ears but this is the reality. Think about the other bitcoin projects that come out after bitcoin where are they now and those who invested in them lost, so it is not about the timing and pricing per se but investing in something with a strong principle.

[EL MOHA]

An important lesson that the OP may have failed to highlight is that, it is not about early investment only but choosing an early investment with the right and solid business principles backing it. Buying early is not the main thing there have been many investors who bought early and still got nothing out of it at the end of the day. We hardly hear about these stories because they are not that glamorous to the ears but this is the reality. Think about the other bitcoin projects that come out after bitcoin where are they now and those who invested in them lost, so it is not about the timing and pricing per se but investing in something with a strong principle.

I 100% agree with this your point, what we get to see today is simply Those that bought early and held for long and when they move their coins now which we all know are big now we actually get wowed but no one hears about those who still invest early but didn’t get anything this is because the world only appreciate winners and do not celebrate losers. It’s not always about timing even though I agree that timing usually gives you advantage than than those who will later come but the major thing is making the right choices of investment this is what separates the profitable ones from the losers.

[Stepstowealth]

‎The second investment Lesson is that we must acknowledge that the markets, the economies, and life itself operate in cycles. While there are seasons of abundance and sunshine, there are also the seasons of harsh downturns or volatility or in the case of my analogy, the heavy rainfall. Therefore, the worst time to look for the best price is when the storm is already overhead, when prices are inflated, and when panic is the order of the day. 
‎To persevere through an early investment, when others might not see the immediate need, ensure that you are insulated before the cycle shifts.

The insulation you may just need may just be a shift in your mentality and capacity to be able to react to the situation and not to respond out of fear as many people would do as the season becomes unfavorable.
People who have committed to investing in bitcoin for a very long time have to develop a strong mentality for the down seasons not to respond or react out of fear and also in the up seasons not to respond or react out of excitement.

[programmer3666]

A good investment normally looks expensive or unnecessary at the beginning, but its value becomes obvious later. Imagine the case of Bitcoin. Many people thought buying Bitcoin at $15,000 to $20,000 during the bear market was too risky, but those who were patient and held through the tough period were rewarded when the price recovered strongly. The same thing happens in everyday life. People who bought land in developing areas years ago at cheap prices are now seeing huge appreciation as those areas become more developed. Successful investing is not always about buying what is popular today, but about having the patience and vision to prepare for tomorrow as well.

[Cryptohygenic]

‎It is my intention to drive home the point of how the long perseverance of an early investment pays off in the long term, with a story streamlined to how I bought a new raincoat to replace the old one I bought cheaper back then because the rainy season would definitely and always come.
‎ I was right to have invested in a new raincoat although it was rather expensive at this time I bought it, but I didn't mind the cost, because right now while the rain falls heavy without notice, I am not limited to the rainfall and can go out or take a stroll to wherever I want undeterred.
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To tell you how far I have filtered and found this script valuable, it is not just like a story but an adage which draws a conclusion about the beneficial advantages of being prepared early.
The essence of of buying the raincoat on time at the summer before the rainy season is not just how got the material ready to be used on time but also on the fact you will buy it "cheap" because at the summer season you bought it will be very cheap because demand will be very low and majority of people won't even think of its relevant at that summer time.
So during the rainy season when it will be found useful, demands become high and so on the price increases too.
The early stage preparation is beneficial for you either as a retailer or consumer.

[Dreadboost]

An important lesson that the OP may have failed to highlight is that, it is not about early investment only but choosing an early investment with the right and solid business principles backing it. Buying early is not the main thing there have been many investors who bought early and still got nothing out of it at the end of the day. We hardly hear about these stories because they are not that glamorous to the ears but this is the reality. Think about the other bitcoin projects that come out after bitcoin where are they now and those who invested in them lost, so it is not about the timing and pricing per se but investing in something with a strong principle.

You are right. Sometimes those who first came into the business or investment don't end up being the ones that are successful in it. It will be those who studied, learn and see ways to improve what the initial person has done. Investment can be very tricky because for an investment to be successful, the process and approach have to be right. The difficult part is how the investors will know what to do, and at the right time.

Also, the failed projects which you highlighted earlier failed because of some few errors. They could have been successful if only they had taken the time to know the best way to go about it, instead of rushing it.