In order to make it, you need two things: Patience and the will to sacrifice

Sure, a lot of people, especially those who entered the crypto market during the latest bull run, may be disappointed that the bear market hasn't ended yet (it may be only the beginning, who knows), but, if you really want to make it, you have to wait it out and control your emotions. You also have to make sacrifices when you want to buy the dip; that nice watch you are looking to buy? It can wait, there could be better watches waiting for you in the future; that nice car you wanted? No worries, you can use the one you already have as long as its working fine.

Problem is not a lot of people are willing to be patient or make sacrifices out of fear that this will affect their self-image in a negative way since people might view those who do as cheap. In a world where materialism defines personal image, it takes a lot of guts to swallow your pride for the sake of your future.