Thoughtful Arrogance

Investment Philosophy

Investing is an act of arrogance. You are basically saying, 'I am right and the person on the other side of the transaction is wrong.' This arrogance requires amnesia of your past successes and failures; it is earned with your current sweat, through thorough research.

Source: Why Value Investing Requires Thoughtful Arrogance August 10, 2022

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