Stockbrokers make their money by buying and selling stocks. While they would like all their recommendations to make money, it doesn't matter to them whether their recommendations are profitable or not profitable. All that matters is that you continue to trade stocks with them. If you stop trading, don't expect any Christmas cards from them. The second piece of information I gave him was that making money in the stock market is not a one shot deal.
Money is made through a series of transactions over a long period of time.
There will be both wins and losses. The object is to cut your losses short and let your winners ride. Set reasonable stop loss levels and use them. Don't ignore stop losses. Also, remember to use trailing stops.