I was going to wait util I was finished to mention the book; but I am reading the chapter on philosophy and love this bit so much I had to share. As an avid reader who preaches the benefits of reading, I absolutely love this:

“We start with this irrefutable point: The mental skill of critical analysis is fundamental to success in investing. Perfecting that skill—developing the mind set of thoughtful, careful analysis—is intimately connected to the skill of thoughtful, careful reading. Each one reinforces the other, in a kind of double feedback loop. Good readers are good thinkers; good thinkers tend to be great readers and in the process learn to be even better thinkers.”

That last sentence is going on my grave. But I want a green burial under a tree; so maybe on a plaque, in front of my tree🤣