Jim Rogers appeared in a Chinese talk show some time back (see video below – Thanks to Jimmy and Dennis). When asked what are the 3 keys to investing, he mentioned the following: #1 – Skeptical Be skeptical of what experts, analysts, journalists, reports, brokers, fund managers, financial advisers, professors, etc, say. He mentioned that 80% of the finance professionals underperform against the market averages. Hence, there is no point in listening to them. An investor must have an independent mind, not get swayed by comments and advice. You must believe in yourself, your research and investment method. You need to go against the crowd to make money. Transcript: “Because you have to disbelieve everything you hear. You have to figure out for yourself what is right and what is wrong. What is going to make you money? Don’t listen to other people. Don’t listen to me, don’t listen to ......