There are things that used to exist 25 years ago that seem strange today. Investors face the unpredictability of markets, corrections and recessions, and the overwhelming amount of information on the internet about investing. 

In the "Motley Fool Money" podcast, Chris Hill and a team of analysts break down the implications of stock market movements for long-term, business-focused investors based on the day's top business news and financial headlines.

Chris believes in the importance of seeking the help of professionals when it comes to investing. He also emphasizes that there are still a number of reasons stopping people from investing, pointing out the state of financial literacy in schools then and now. 

In this episode, Darius and Chris discuss the evolution of financial media and how the internet has revolutionized the industry. They also talk about Chris’s entry at The Motley Fool and how the company grew and expanded over the years with a mission to help millions of people around the world achieve their financial goals.
 
Topics include:

What attracted Chris to join The Motley Fool in 1997

The creation of The Motley Fool radio show

What motivated the company to expand and enter podcasting

How the company teaches financial literacy to their employees and the general public

The secret to finding high-quality information in media

Why Chris does not invest in crypto

Finding the best leaders in the investment space

Optimism as the key to investing

The role of values in investing

And other topics…


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