I love learning about investing in publicly traded companies.

Unfortunately, when I first got interested in investing, I had a hard time figuring out how and where to start.

So, if you are trying to learn more about investing, here's the best way to get started:

Read: "The Warren Buffett Way" by Robert Hagstrom. This will give you a lay of the land, and is a helpful way to get your bearings. Its a must-read beginner resource for anyone interested in intelligent investing.

You'll learn:

• Why you should think of stocks as business

• How lower prices offer more safety

• The difference between price and value

• Why you should welcome price declines

And a tonne more of instantly use information.

Honorable mention: One Up On Wall Street - Peter Lynch

Watch: "Trying to Solve the Investment Puzzle" by Chuck Akre on YouTube.

This video will help you understand:

• The qualities of a good business

• The power of compounding

• The importance of returns on owners capital

Honorable mention: Mohnish Pabrai discussing Buffett's Coca-Cola investment

Listen to: "Invested: The Rule #1 Podcast."

If you really want to start going down the rabbit hole, listen to Episode 4:

• A great listen on understanding competitive advantages.

• What returns on equity shows us about companies moat

Honorable mention: The Investors Podcast Episode 1-4

These 3 resources will exponentially accelerate your learning process.