Episode 45 - Why the First £100,000 Is the Hardest (and Most Important)

Most people quit investing not because it doesn’t work but because it doesn’t work fast enough.In this episode of Beyond the Market, I explain why the first £100,000 is the most important milestone in your investment journey, and why everything changes once you get there.We break down:Why the early years of investing feel slow and demoralisingThe difference between contributions vs compoundingWhy £100k is where market returns begin to rival what you can saveHow habits, behaviour, and psychology matter more than skillWhy boring, consistent investing beats intelligence and predictionsThis episode isn’t about stock tips or getting rich quick.It’s about staying in the game long enough for compounding to start working for you.If you’re investing struggling with slow progress early on, this episode will reframe how you think about money, patience, and wealth building.For more investing insights, mindset tips and behind-the-scenes clips, follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonycotterfinance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you’re already following, share this episode with a friend who needs to hear.