Title: 5 Tips for Being a Disciplined Investor | Inc.com
Headings: 5 Tips for Being a Disciplined Investor
5 Tips for Being a Disciplined Investor
If you want to find success with investing, you must remain disciplined. Here's how.
1. Start Investing Early and Often
2. Don't Let Emotions Dictate Behavior
3. Respect the Cyclical Nature of the Market
4. Balance Your Portfolio
5. Don't Touch It
Slow, Steady, and Strategic

Content: Respect the Cyclical Nature of the Market
If you have a bunch of money tied up in the stock market, it's easy to get nervous when there's steep downward movement. However, disciplined investors understand that the market is cyclical and there will be periods of growth and decline. Just recently, we experienced a rather significant market correction, which MarketBeat describes as a 10 percent decline from a recent peak. While a lot of people jumped ship when they saw the markets plunging, disciplined investors simply shrugged their shoulders and saw it as an opportunity to stay put and invest more. Over time, this correction will become nothing more than a blip on the radar. The historical trajectory of the market has always been up, so there's no reason to panic when you have years to ride it out. 4. Balance Your Portfolio
Diversification is one of the staples of disciplined investing. While there will be times when it's tempting to throw all of your money at a "surefire" investment, making these high-risk decisions will eventually bite you in the rear. Strategically allocating your portfolio over multiple assets and funds will allow you to maximize earnings while mitigating risk.