I don't think it makes any sense for an individual to invest in common stocks unless they know the company, work at the company, and so on.
Eli BroadCivilizations are not remembered by their business people, their bankers or lawyers. They're remembered by the arts.
Eli BroadFrankly, I'm not sure how far I would get if I attended public school today. It's not just that public schools aren't producing the results we want - it's that we're not giving them what they need to help students achieve at high levels. K-12 education in the United States is deeply antiquated.
Eli Broad