Ronald Read died at age 92 with assets over US$8M. Having worked as a gas station attendant for over 20 years and later swept floors at a department store, many were shocked at his accumulated wealth. There is no other industry in the world besides investing where an inexperienced person is able to get a leg up on the best and brightest. Why is this so?

While it is incredibly human, allowing the euphoria of a sudden surge in the market or the fear of missing out to guide your financial decisions is definitely not a good idea.