I make jokes about my losses. I post about them. But please don't ever mistake that for me thinking this is a game. What you invest in the markets is real money. Money that can change your life for the better, or for the worse. I see a lot of people on this app treat the market like a casino, and it is not one. Every position you open is a life changing decision, and you should carry that weight every single time. Of course it hurts when my brokerage account is down this much. It affects me mentally, and I'd be lying if I said it didn't. Anyone who tells you losing real money doesn't get to them is either lying or not paying attention. The reason I can sit in this drawdown is because I know exactly what I'm willing to lose. I know my risk tolerance, I trust my skill set to make it back in a worst case scenario, and I still have my job. All of that is why I'm okay being down as much as I am. That's my situation. It might not be yours. So know your number before you click buy or sell. Don't joke with your money. Respect it.