All I’m saying is you need to be braced for it. I see all the graphs upthread talking about the gains. Those graphs are accurate, but don’t tell the complete story.

You need to at least contemplate how you’ll feel in the lizard part of your brain at 2am and how long six years can feel while you’re in them.

OP sounds like an inexperienced investor who plausibly needs not just a reminder but to hear those words plainly. That’s all.

It’s still the best advice.