History has shown that investing in the stock market is a simple, accessible way to build wealth. Unfortunately, it's also a painfully easy way to lose money. If you want to start building the kind of life-changing wealth that stocks can help you unlock, it's important to take steps to avoid big mistakes and set yourself up for success. Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro break down three secrets you can use to build lasting wealth in the video below. 

*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 19, 2023. The video was published on Feb. 5, 2023.