There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult.

The greater the potential for reward in the value portfolio, the less risk there is.

Gold has two significant shortcomings, being neither of much use nor procreative.

Outstanding long-term results are produced primarily by avoiding dumb decisions, rather than by making brilliant ones.

I think you should read everything you can. In my case, by the age of 10, I'd read every book in the Omaha public library about investing, some twice. You need to fill your mind with various competing thoughts and decide which make sense.

Ignore the stock market, ignore the economy, and buy a business you understand.