The Wisdom of Aerials
Aerials, in the sky
When you lose small mind
You free your life
Aerials, so up high
When you free your eyes
Eternal prize
–System of a Down, "Aerials"
The rock band System of a Down hit on an important bit of wisdom in the group’s song, "Aerials." You see, in order to be a well-rounded, complete and ultimately happier person, you must always open your mind to new experiences and new ideas. Now, that’s not to say you should fall for any huckster peddling a half-baked theory. Rather, it means that you should constantly be looking at the evidence, evaluating your beliefs and adjusting your attitudes so that they comport with reality. That’s the essence of the scientific method, and it’s the only true path to knowledge.
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Jim Woods is a 30-plus-year veteran of the markets with varied experience as a broker, hedge fund trader, financial writer, author and newsletter editor.
His books include co-authoring, “Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution,” and “The Wealth Shield: How to Invest and Protect Your Money from Another Stock Market Crash, Financial Crisis or Global Economic Collapse.” He’s also ghostwritten many books and articles, as well as edited content for some of the investment industry’s biggest luminaries. Read more about Jim Woods.
