<prompt> Human: For a person with a regular job and hours, making a comfortable living and having an e fund, contributing to a 401k, etc... Is playing the market a waste of time? Really, how likely is it that the time spent investing will be worth the return?  <response>: Really, how likely is it that the time spent investing will be worth the return?Very unlikely.Its not worth the effort for most investment professionals who cant beat the market. 