Now, I know that investing is not a sport, but I like to think of it as a competition.  The prize that goes to the winner with the most money can be as simple as that new car you want, or as nice as early retirement compared to your peers.

One tool in my arsenal has been my ability (and patience) to do due diligence on any investment program that I consider.  I take my time, and learn what I need to in order to ensure that I am making a sound investment.

Take for example the high yield investment program (HYIP) that I put some money in.  Sure I could have jumped in with two feet, but instead I did some research before investing and it has paid off.  My portfolio just doubled in three short months, and from the looks of things, that is the way the portfolio is going to perform.

It has also helped that I don’t put all my money in one investment, rather, I have money in different investments.  This has helped my portfolio have positive returns every month for the past five years, irrespective of the stock markets.  You sure feel a lot better knowing that you are making money each month as opposed to losing money each month.

So, I will continue to analyze and find good investments that will help me amass more wealth.  I would really like to retire young (35 sounds good) and if my investment portfolio continues to perform as well as it has, it will definitely be a possibility.  I can’t wait.