Ever notice how market commentators push the 'buy every dip' narrative relentlessly, yet rarely mention the other half of the equation—actually cashing out? You hit a 5x, maybe 10x, sometimes even 100x on a position. Then what? The echo chamber says hold and accumulate more. But here's what nobody discusses: locking in real profits to clear debt, build actual financial security, or just take a breather. There's this weird disconnect between generating gains on screen and converting them into real-world freedom. Sure, holding can work in bull markets. But exiting at key levels, securing your wins, and resetting your risk tolerance? That's how you survive cycles instead of just riding them blindly. The difference between a spectator and someone who actually built wealth.