Think of your investing journey as a cross country road trip. Your goal is to get from where you are today (Point A) to financial freedom and retirement (Point B).To make this trip safely and efficiently, you cannot just strap yourself to a rocket, and you cannot ride a bicycle. You need to build a reliable, heavy duty vehicle. A portfolio that isn't built for that type of journey is bound to fall apart at some point. Forget the noise, hype, panic and wars around the world. Focus on building a portfolio for the long journey ahead.