Zero Effect: Looking for Nothing

I love ideas. I stumbled on a movie recommendation that led to an interesting idea:

“When you look for something, you find nothing. But when you look for nothing, you find something.”

The idea is psychological. We have so many things that are left hiding in plain sight. When looking for stocks, the key is not to look for something. That sounds counterintuitive, but it means consuming information voraciously without chasing a specific pattern. Just absorb, and let the signal emerge on its own. Let go of expectations. Try not to attach yourself to things that don’t deserve attachment.

The funny part about the Zero Effect is that the main character preached detachment but ultimately finds himself violating that principle. Just like everything, the key is finding balance.

P.S – check out the Zero Effect movie, I watched it on Kanopy which is a free movie streaming app via your library card.