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Everyone fails at something — especially in investing. In this essay, Jenna Ryan shares how losing her first investment became her greatest teacher, revealing powerful lessons about humility, resilience, and risk management.

Markets are more than numbers—they’re stories of collective psychology. Over the past years, I’ve witnessed how fear, euphoria, and discipline can shape entire cycles. In this piece, I share my lessons from navigating volatility and what it means for today’s independent investor.

Jenna Ryan shares highlights from her Masterclass, showing how independent investors can apply institutional frameworks—portfolio structuring, risk management, and pre-IPO access—with discipline and clarity.

Compliance isn’t a barrier—it’s the foundation of trust. From Wall Street IPOs to independent investors, here’s why rules matter more than ever.