As a value investor, I try to cover a lot of terrain, and spend a lot time reading and synthesizing industry and company news. Intellectual curiosity and the challenge of trying to connect the disparate dots, in search of mosaic patterns is my quest. Similarly, my favorite CIA analyst, Carrie Mathison, in Showtime's (VIAC) auspicious eight season series, Homeland, is masterful at connecting disparate pieces of information to keep the U.S. safe.
Whether you are an intelligence industry officer, or a stock market analyst, both professions requires an above average aptitude