I've been there, and done that! >
I have an 80% success rate with my picks as far as choice and timing. So I've got the confidence through my experience, to now keep my holdings to a minimum of two.
By keeping my holdings at only two max, I can remain focused and level headed.
Most people who trade stocks are "near-sighted". They jump at the chance to sell to make a profit. There's nothing wrong with that, because a profit is a profit !
However, sometimes it's wise to be "far-sighted", and see the possibility for the stock down the road aways.
Here's a few of the trades I've made in recent years.
Bot ANPI at 0.17c in Dec 2008 > went to $2.94 June 2009
Bot ANSV at 0.07c in Nov 2008 > went to $1.49 Dec 2008
Bot CTIC at 0.21c in Dec 2008 > went to $2.23 June 2009
Bot KERX at 0.23c in Dec 2008 > went to $3.33 Sept 2009
Bot OPMG at 0.02c in Jul 2010 > went to 0.097 Jul 2011
Bot XTLBY at 0.06c on Dec 2008 > went to 0.32 May 2009