From Anime to Investment: My Real Journey into the Market

COVID-19 story, beginner investing, crypto loss, ITC share, Sheoganj trader, Warren Buffet, stock market India, personal finance journey, margin trading, investment lessons

Introduction: A Lazy Pandemic Start

In the early days of COVID-19, like many others, I was stuck at home. While the world was panicking, I was watching anime and zombie shows on Netflix. My reality became so twisted that I even started preparing mentally for a zombie apocalypse. Our house’s big gate gave me a weird sense of comfort—as if it could protect us from zombies for a few hours!

But that fantasy bubble burst one day when I stepped outside and realized the world was truly in chaos. People were afraid to even touch each other. Food was scarce for some, hospitals were full, and uncertainty ruled.

A Turning Point: From Fiction to Finance

Scrolling through my phone, I stumbled upon a blog where a person from Sheoganj, my hometown, earned lakhs through trading. That caught my attention like nothing else. I thought, “If he can do it, maybe I can too.”

Soon, I bought a book on Warren Buffet, watched countless videos, and fell into the rabbit hole of finance and investing. That’s also when I discovered crypto—and of course, Elon Musk.

Our First Big Mistake

Excited and underprepared, my brother and I invested money into the market. And guess what? We lost all of it.

I felt guilty. I wanted to repay my brother, so I took a job at a hotel doing ODC (outdoor catering). I served starters, washed glassware and crockery—and earned ₹450. It felt like a victory. Slowly, I saved more and reinvested ₹2,400 into WazirX (crypto), but again, I lost.

Still, every loss came with a lesson.

Redemption and Real Experience

While working at ITC Hotels, I received my first proper salary. I noticed ITC’s share price had dropped. I applied what I had learned—checked the events, the market mood, and bought the stock.

The next day, I made a ₹200 profit. I didn’t sell. I waited. Four months later, I sold for a ₹240 gain.

Then came Renuka Sugar—another win. I held it for three months and sold on Budget Day with a 20% return.

The Margin Trap

As confidence grew, I got into margin trading. And that’s when I realized—this game is not just about luck or confidence. It’s about discipline.

The market taught me when to step back.

Quote Block: Lessons I’ll Never Forget

“The market is the best teacher. It doesn't reward greed or impatience, but it always rewards learning.”

What I Learned (And What You Can Too)

• Start slow. Understand what you're investing in.

• Read books. Follow people like Warren Buffet, not hype on social media.

• Never invest money you can’t afford to lose.

• Always learn from your failures. They are better teachers than success.

Conclusion: From Anime to Awareness

I went from dreaming about zombies to dreaming about building wealth.

The investment world has its ups and downs, but the journey—from Netflix to Nifty—has shaped who I am today. If you're starting your own investment journey, know this: every failure is a chapter, not the end.

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