The principles of investing and wealth building are easy to write down, but understanding them requires a broader context. Most media no longer have the time for this, often leaving eager investors confused. However, there are successful role models from whom one can learn. It takes skill to divert successful people from their work and ask them about the secrets of their success. What is needed is a book that takes the time to ask questions, listen to the answers, and illuminate them. Thomas Gerner has interviewed 12 successful and distinctly different investors. Each interview unfolds differently and leads to a unique exploration. What they all share is a deep interest in understanding the world. Those who read this book will see that there are many paths to the goal.