Up about 350+% over all over the past 5 years even with some losers in there. I’m just picking stocks for fun and never put any more money than my initial stake. I recognize that there’s luck and risk involved. I’m just saying that if you think carefully and have access to information that’s not widely distributed, you can make money.

I think one thing you have to get over is assuming that because everyone in your professional circle knows something, that everyone knows it. It can take years before disruptive change gets noticed, even while you’re working on it every day.