as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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how to acquire skills required for long-term investing?
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as foundational material, read "the intelligent investor" by benjamin graham.  it will help prepare you to digest and critically evaluate other investing advice as you form your strategy.
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