Hi Jon,

Thank you for sharing some insights about your process. Your response is strong evidence of the importance of my first point in this piece: know thyself. To be a great analyst requires that you use skills that amplify your talents and compensate for the things that are difficult for you. The reason why a CFA charter and/or MBA is useful is that one of the sources of intelligence is knowledge. These programs offer knowledge, especially regarding tools, and then methods for how to use those tools. Also, in learning about these things it is possible that you discover ways and means for activating your consciousness. Last, another benefit of the CFA charter and/or MBA is that firms value the credential because it is tangible evidence of knowledge and dedication.

Yours, in service,

Jason