My neighbor is a retired investment broker and he’s done the same as you mentioned Irish.
He’s day in day out you’ll never beat market by gambling. Not in the long run
He and Shia buddies Disney’s but said he’d never do it again. They were young and gung-ho. He said the amount of time devoted was beyond stupid and this was before the internet. He admits be easier now but still. Play the odds and you’ll come out ahead by being in the market over time.