# Understanding the Psychology Behind Unrealized Losses
I can understand the psychology behind every friend's unrealized losses. Except for short-term targets, all other positions I plan to buy into come with an expectation of holding for five years or even longer. I'm not a high-frequency trader, and I believe true wealth comes from accumulation, not wave trading. Choosing the right direction and persistently buying in continuously is the key.
I don't like having my mindset swayed by the market, and I certainly don't want declining wealth to affect my quality of life. This is what I've always