But in this day and age, many see hard work and patience as unnecessary. You're instantly rich. Or make the right investment decision and wake up tomorrow with more money than you can shake a stick at.
Easy money is everywhere.
There were times in America's not too distant past where industrious people founded companies and investors bought stock because they had a vision and a passion. They believed in the long-term fundamentals and knew their product or service was better than the company down the street or across the country. It wasn't just about money. It was about building a company that would last. It was about investing in a solid foundation of core names within a portfolio that would bring financial stability for the long haul.