Number one most useful tip for beginners entering in the crypto world is obviously listening to the more experienced traders. I would kind of disagree with your take on staying away from media news though. There are a couple of people and news portals which know what they are talking about. I'd suggest staying away from Tai Lopez, as myself and many people see him as a joke and a basic salesman, he is not a crypto genius, enthusiast is probably the most of his interest into trading. Taking risks is okay, not huge stakes investments though, as you're still a beginner. Patience and not being afraid of failure is also a very important tip, reading a book or two certainly helps.