The Calum Johnson Show How A 25 Year Old DAD Built A $300,000 Portfolio From His iPhone! | Dontez Akram
Dec 16, 2024
Dontez Akram, a savvy 25-year-old dad, built a remarkable $300,000 investment portfolio using just his iPhone. He shares his journey from young parenthood to financial success, emphasizing the importance of starting small and investing consistently. The conversation dives into strategies like dollar-cost averaging, identifying profitable stocks, and utilizing cryptocurrency wisely. Dontez also discusses overcoming emotional hurdles in investing and how to turn market dips into opportunities for growth. His insights inspire listeners to take control of their financial futures.
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Consistent Investing
- Invest consistently, especially when prices dip.
- Treat a portion of your earnings as yours to invest and grow.
Investing for Identity
- Investing provides a sense of identity and control over one's future.
- It's about acquiring assets and planning for a better future self.
Early Challenges and Motivation
- Dontez felt lost and doubted in school, leading to self-consciousness.
- Having a child early motivated him to defy expectations and prioritize learning about investing.
