I don't measure my life by the money I've made. Other people might, but certainly don't.
I know what I want to do and it makes sense to get going.
Your money can be inflated away but your knowledge and talent cannot.
If the world couldn't see your results, would you rather be thought of as the world's greatest investor but in reality have the world's worst record? Or be thought of as the world's worst investor when you were actually the best?
Lethargy, bordering on sloth should remain the cornerstone of an investment style.
Look at market fluctuations as your friend rather than your enemy; profit from folly rather than participate in it.