Things that make me happy......

Recently ran across an interesting article talking about the trend of nice restaurants putting a table in the kitchen. Here is a relevant quote

In the United States, the honor of the first restaurant to feature a kitchen table is claimed by Charlie Trotter's restaurant in Chicago.

"The Kitchen Table dining experience is a way to make everything transparent," Trotter said in an e-mail.
"In the old days, seeing inside the kitchen was forbidden. I wanted to do the opposite - stand it on its head - not only see and tour the kitchen but have the opportunity to dine inside the kitchen. We try to elevate and showcase the 'behind the scenes' and the high level of professionalism that exists inside a kitchen."

Trotter's kitchen table, seating four to six, was introduced more than 20 years ago and is now the restaurant's most requested spot.

How is this related to investing? and why does this make me happy?

Well, its this king of thinking that I believe separates the truly great investors and entrepreneurs from the mediocre. To have the ability to go completely against every conventional wisdom and current trend is in my opinion one the most important characteristics that the truly great investors have.

It also makes me happy to know that there are people out there thinking up new ideas and willing to take risks to be successful ......