Starting your investment journey can feel overwhelming, especially when you didn’t grow up with financial know-how. Mesuli Maseko knows that feeling well. With no background in wealth-building or the stock market, he took the leap anyway. In this piece, he shares how he got started, the lessons he’s picked up along the way, and why he believes investing is possible for anyone, regardless of where they begin.
I didn’t grow up around investors or conversations about building wealth. Like many others, I wasn’t taught how the stock market works, but I was hungry to learn. I wanted to take control of my future and quickly realised that saving alone wouldn’t be enough. That’s when I started looking into investing.
I chose EasyEquities because it allowed me to start with whatever I had, even just R50. That changed everything. Suddenly, investing wasn’t this intimidating thing for rich people, and it was something I could do, right from my phone.
One of my first moves was buying shares in Walt Disney on the USD market, brands I’d grown up with and believed in. I also tried 88 Energy on the AUD market. It didn’t perform the way I’d hoped, but it taught me that not every move is a win; every move is a lesson.
My Tax-Free Savings Account became a hub for long-term value. I diversified into:
But those experiences became my best teachers.
Lesson two: Investing is a journey, not a quick win. When I stopped chasing overnight success, everything changed. I began focusing on companies I understood, reading financial news, and thinking long-term. EasyEquities helped by making the basics simple and the platform accessible, but it was up to me to keep learning.
Another thing I’ve learned: don’t compare your journey to others. Some will show off huge gains, but real progress is about staying consistent and focused on your goals. Whether I’m investing in local brands or global companies, each step reflects my vision for the future I want to build.
I’ve also learned emotional discipline. The market goes up and down; that’s normal. I’ve taught myself to stay calm, stay invested, and trust the process. And in doing so, I’ve watched my confidence grow, not just financially, but personally.
I’m not a millionaire. I didn’t come from wealth. I started small. I stayed consistent. I stayed curious. Thanks to EasyEquities, I now have a platform where I can build real wealth, brick by brick, share by share.
To anyone wondering if they can do this, yes, you can. You don’t need a finance degree or thousands of rands. All you need is curiosity, patience, and a platform that puts investing in your hands.
This journey is far from over, but this is just the beginning.
I’m not just investing in shares. I’m investing in my mindset, my future, and in the belief that people like me deserve to build wealth too.
Start where you are. Learn. Grow. Stay consistent. That’s how you win.
Because investing isn’t just about money, it’s about mindset. It’s about backing yourself, building habits that support your goals, and knowing that every small step counts. The earlier you start, the more time your money and your confidence have to grow.
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