Many even have parallels to golf strategies. Formalize your goals. As with the achievement of any goal, commitment to the goal is half the battle. Follow your progress by updating them at least annually. Invest early as possible.
Procrastination is an investor's worst enemy.
Though there is no perfect or ideal time to start investing now may be the best time of all. Invest in what you understand. If you do not understand how an investment works you will not fully understand the risks associated with it. Consider the impact of inflation and taxes. Inflation and taxes can erode an investor's purchasing power.