Barry Ritholtz, Columnist

One Question Investors Should Ask Now and Then

The answer might reveal flaws in your thought processes.

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How committed are you to a belief system?

Answering that question has the potential to reveal flaws in our thought processes about many things, from politics to economics to cultural issues. Whether you are committed to one big idea, or are fascinated by a variety of things might also determine how successful you are as an investor.