Recently watched a Mark Wahlberg movie title Invincible again. The movie is a feel good movie and involves sports and based on a true story. In the movie. Mr. Wahlberg’s character is Vince Papale who lives in Philadelphia, is a lifelong fan of the Eagles and fortunately can go to the games (the prices were still reasonable). Mr. Papale never went to college or university where 99% of the recruits to the NFL come from, but he plays pick up football and has skills.  The Eagles had a bad year or losing year and the coach in seemingly desperation tries something new, offers to the fans who live in the Philadelphia area try out. People come, for some of them it will be the highlight of their summer, at least they tried and was on the same field as the professionals and maybe even understand the game better. Most of the people do not have the skills, but at least the dedicated fans could try. Out of the hundreds who came, who were tested for the fundamentals to play only one person was asked to come to training camp – Vince Papale. It turns out the coach is looking for a spark plug someone who has the character to go the extra mile and Vince fits the bill. Vince had a short career of a few years, but the fact that he walk on, made the team and contributed for a few years is a great story.

Linking to dividend paying stocks, for the most part you are looking for the graduates of colleges and universities who have played the game, learned the rules, been recruited and the coaches have a vested interest in the players. The story of the one who slipped under the radar is a great story, but the real money is made with all the others who consistently move from college to the professionals. Remember the great stories, be on the look out for them, but find the easier methods to invest to be consistently rewarded.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions.