Humility (knowing what you don't know)
In investing, you don’t have to know a little about a lot of things, you just need to know a few things very well. Then, you should know your limit of competency, to realize when you’re drifting into areas you don’t know particularly well. Also, don’t be afraid to dive even deeper into your areas of expertise.
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