How Losing $20K in the Stock Market Taught Me the Importance of Coaching in Fitness

I wanted to get into investing. I did my research—I Googled companies, watched trends, asked for advice—everything you’d think to do before making a decision. But every time I bought a stock, it would almost immediately drop in value. I’d get frustrated, sell at a loss, and then watch as the stock recovered and climbed even higher than what I originally paid.

Other times, I’d finally buy a stock that went up. But instead of riding the wave, I’d sell too early, afraid of losing my capital again. And of course, the stock would continue to rise without me.

Long story short, I lost $20,000 because I was making all my decisions based on emotion and short-term reactions rather than a proven system.

Finally, I hired a financial advisor. I was tired of losing time, money, and patience. Of course, it cost me something to have them manage my funds. But in return, I gained confidence, saw steady growth, and stopped feeling frustrated by the daily ups and downs.

The Same Thing Happens in Fitness

I see people do this in the gym all the time.

They start working out and immediately get injured, setting themselves back. Or they go to the gym, do random workouts, and never make real progress toward their goals. Some people hop from one workout plan to another, never sticking with anything long enough to see results—just like I did in the stock market.

The reality is we all need help.

And this is where a professional coach comes in.

At Strength Warehouse, we guide people through a step-by-step process that eliminates the guesswork and frustration. We don’t let you chase quick fixes, jump from one random workout to another, or burn yourself out with zero results. We take the long-term approach, just like a smart investor.

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your fitness journey? Let’s build your strength, health, and confidence together. Book a No-Sweat Intro today.