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In the ancient past, people all over the world used to seek religious freedom from tyranny and oppression.  They employed numerous methods to attain their spiritual independence and achieve a state that we often call ‘Enlightenment.’  The situation is very much the same for investors today as they struggle to climb the investment ladder and attain their own financial independence. 

Investment strategies are a lot like the various religious paths of days gone by in that all of them are undoubtedly similar while employing different methods to achieve the desired effect.  Every investment strategy requires dedication and a degree of faith, which comes in the form of confidence in your own financial decisions.  Investors are like spiritual brothers and sisters who share advice with each other while walking parallel paths to the much-desired financial independence that everyone seeks.

While there is a degree of competition that exists on the stock market, investing for retirement is not a solitary path that you have to travel by yourself.  There are numerous opportunities that you can take to achieve your goal and have a comfortable retirement.  There are online internet communities that offer free investment advice, there are financial planners and financial advisors that can act as teachers and show you the way.  The investment journey of a lifetime begins with the first step, and the most important step is always the next.

As with any devotion, be it religious or secular, investing is a journey that is never truly over.  There is always a new plateau to reach.  One can never truly be at the top of the investment mountain.  There can be much satisfaction to be had when looking at all that you have accomplished and looking at what you can still accomplish in the future.  Your investment journey is never complete.