Why It's OK to Swing and Miss in the Stock Market

You're going to mess up throughout your investing career; there's no way around it. Famous investor Peter Lynch once said that you're doing well if you can get six out of 10 stock picks right.

In other words, success means slightly outpacing a coin flip! The reality of investing is that it's really hard. Sometimes you make a mistake, and sometimes an investment fails for reasons you couldn't possibly see coming.

So why would anyone invest in individual stocks if the odds are so much against you, and how do you succeed in the market? Roll up your sleeves because you'll never "unsee" what I'm about to walk through with you.

Source Fool.com