Advices to an aspiring investor after 5 years of investing

What advice would I give to an aspiring investor after 5 years of investing?

– Create online content to become known
– Grow a network of founders, investors, operators
– Invest your own money first, then start leveraging other people’s money
– Continuously grow deal flow to access new startups
– Learn to utilize online tools to make better decisions
– Be helpful to founders beyond the cash