The money you have, or will set aside for long-term investing, whatever that amount is, needs to go untouched, so it can do its thing. See Investment Piece #1 and Investment Piece #6 to understand the potential. You must treat the money you decide to set aside for long-term investing on a weekly or monthly basis, like rent or a mortgage payment, i.e., never miss it! Only this time, you are paying yourself, not “the man”.