Just a few days ago, I received a very enlightening gift– a copy of Peter Lynch’s “Beating The Street.” I impressed by his solid investing principles and how he consistently made the case that, sooner or later, it all comes down to earnings.

As I reached the end, I sat the book down and scratched my head, trying desparately to turn on the light inside. What did I, as a consumer, know that Wall Street might not? What had I seen recently that had promise? Could I spot the next three, ten, twenty, or even hundred-bagger? I kept telling myself that the answer was right in front of me, and it would just take time to show itself.