125 | Chris Hill | The Changing Face Of Investing

There are things that used to exist 25 years ago that seem strange today. Investors face the unpredictability of markets, corrections and recessions, and the overwhelming amount of information on the internet about investing.  In the "Motley Fool Money" podcast, Chris Hill and a team of analysts break down the implications of stock market movements for long-term, business-focused investors based on the day's top business news and financial headlines. Chris believes in the importance of seeking the help of professionals when it comes to investing. He also emphasizes that there are still a number of reasons stopping people from investing, pointing out the state of financial literacy in schools then and now.  In this episode, Darius and Chris discuss the evolution of financial media and how the internet has revolutionized the industry. They also talk about Chris’s entry at The Motley Fool and how the company grew and expanded over the years with a mission to help millions of people around the world achieve their financial goals.   Topics include: What attracted Chris to join The Motley Fool in 1997 The creation of The Motley Fool radio show What motivated the company to expand and enter podcasting How the company teaches financial literacy to their employees and the general public The secret to finding high-quality information in media Why Chris does not invest in crypto Finding the best leaders in the investment space Optimism as the key to investing The role of values in investing And other topics… Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/    YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices