text:  I think it's important not to try to do that. In fact, I think we're going to go backwards a few steps. And I think the most important thing you can do if you're going to be an investor is to remind yourself why exactly you are investing. And you do that by creating a plan, meaning you have a blueprint. You're prioritizing your goals. Am I saving for retirement? Am I saving for college? Maybe I'm saving to buy a home. If you don't know why you're actually investing, it's hard to actually do this well.