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9) A few words in conclusion
You now have a general idea of what the main drivers of a company are; however, your intellectual journey does not end here.
Take a paper and a pencil, and read this book again.
Assimilate all the notions, try to get an intuitive feeling of them, look for more information available in the specialized literature.
Share your questions and ideas on our forums.
Go to institutional websites, download annual reports, and try to understand how real companies are functioning –at least financially –.
Always remember that the devil lies in the details: more often than not, the reason for your failures will stem from your misunderstanding of very simple concepts or from your lack of common sense.
Listen to your intuition.
Back it up with sound analysis.
Take measured risks and live courageously.
Begin today.