It was the early 2000s and almost everyone carried in their pocket a small, simple, and robust mobile phone, the Nokia 1100, which became the best-selling mobile phone in history, and still holds that record today. In those days, the Finnish technology company controlled 26% of the global telephony market share and brought to market another device that would mark an entire generation with more than 126 million units sold. It was the Nokia 3310, also known as the "brick" for its reputation for being indestructible in everyday drops.

A common phrase among many investors is that "you always win in the stock market." This statement is far from the truth. No one can predict the price of a stock in the next second, let alone what will happen in the long term. However, there are several factors to consider when analyzing this idea.