In recent years, mountain climbing has become a popular hobby for people from different walks of life. And many among us, when we read about someone’s mountain exhilarating journey; feel like going up that path. The feeling is pretty much like reading about a successful investor who has created wealth and dreaming of becoming one. After all, if someone else can do it, why not us?

While it is indeed true that anyone can scale a mountain or become a successful investor, there are some pre-requisites. Fortunately, they can be summed up in two words – consistency and endurance.

A person does not go to become a mountaineer overnight. Months of training, which includes regular exercise and a disciplined lifestyle, are an absolute must for climbing, along with an unwavering resolve. Mountaineers slowly and consistently build their stamina and improve their physical fitness by working on themselves every day.

Even while climbing, mountaineers often face unpredictable and harsh weather conditions, which sometimes force them to wait for the conditions to improve before starting off again. Their endurance and single-minded focus on the goal enables mountaineers to take every step towards it and not give up on their dreams.

Increasingly, people are entrusting the task of preparing themselves for mountain climbing to experts – people who not only set them on a rigorous training program to ensure consistent efforts but also boost their morale when needed to build endurance.

Of course, it’s not just mountain climbing that requires persistent efforts, rather any goal in life that is worth enjoying – including investments. Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) of mutual funds mirror the process that one follows to pursue mountain climbing albeit with financial experts who help plan your investments.

Our reason for deciding to scale a mountain or for that matter investing may differ from others, but everyone without exception needs to make persistent long-term efforts for successful mountaineering and investing. Like every small but consistent step that a mountaineer takes towards the peak, every small amount invested consistently over a period of time in SIPs of mutual funds, helps you realize your goals in life. SIPs (like mountain climbing) also go through various market (weather) conditions but over the long run try to balance the peaks / troughs of the market and create wealth. Like a true mountaineer is not deterred from his / her goal during a blizzard, waiting for the calm after the storm to begin his / her hike again, a true investor needs to stay invested in SIPs during volatile markets and not lose sight of his / her goal.

So, if you plan to climb a mountain or invest in SIPs, choose your goal and move towards it one step at a time but with consistency and endurance. Happy mountaineering……..err Happy investing !

Information contained in this article is not a complete representation of every material fact and is for informational purposes only. The recipient is advised to consult its advisor/ tax consultant prior to arriving at any investment decision.