In the last pod, I discussed the origins of heroin. Here I’ll go further to talk about the drugs that fueled Nazi Germany. I’ve long been a student of World War II, but there’s so much more to know. Most of what’s here I learned from a book titled Blitzed by Norman Ohler. He expounds
Baseball Cards & Heroin for Kids
Back for consecutive solo episode 6 from New Orleans. I share some of what I learned from a mind-blowing book I just finished—Blitzed by Norman Ohler. It’s a fascinating look at how the rise of modern societies is as intertwined with the drug trade as much as technological advances. I had no idea until now—but
Projection, Politics & Other Bullsh*t
You don’t need F-you money to speak on what’s happening in America. You also don’t need to be a psychologist to recognize projection. Here’s why. If you’ve ever been accused of cheating on a partner—knowing you didn’t have the time nor the energy to devote to knocking other boots—only to discover it was them straying
Trump/Pocahontas, Why Nice Guys Finish Last, Investing for the Future
Back in H-town. In this 5th consecutive solo episode, I continue the discussion on money & investing. But first—I share feedback on the recent blog article: “Why Nice Guys Finish Last: An Open Letter to Men.” (Mens’ responses were positive; womens’ mixed.) I also explore investment strategies for high net worth individuals, thoughts on IPOs,
Why Nice Guys Finish Last: An Open Letter to Men
Dear Men— We’ve all heard nice guys finish last. It’s true. Nice guys get taken advantage of. Recall how many of your buddies have been left by a woman because “he’s too nice” vs “too mean.” Not sure the latter ever happens. I’m not encouraging you to be an a-hole. Rather I’m saying it’s better
Thoughts on Diddy, Tipping Culture Gone Wild, Teaching My Kid About Money
Still in Prague. In this 4th consecutive solo episode, I dive into the P Diddy controversy and share what I believe is going on right now. Although I’ve been a rap enthusiast most of my life, I’ve never been a fan of the Diddler. Nope. I liked Mase. I also talk about spending money on
Intoxicating Kindness
When I was in Zambia, one kid was like my shadow. If I turned around, his eyes were locked on me. I felt like Michael Jordan (maybe sans charisma and all the talent). That’s because when I was 12 years old and MJ was on WGN, I’d stop and watch his every move, even yelling
Prague Castle, Lil Wayne, New Orleans
3rd solo episode from Europe. I tell tales from Central Europe and a childhood story that contributed to us being here. I discuss “why Prague?” and share a brief history of Czechoslovakia. Crazy to see how much has changed since my first time here in 2015. If present-day Prague interests you, I’ll share tips for
Nobody Gets Out of Here Alive
Nothing in life will be more harmful to you than your own thoughts. More peace and happiness can be developed by organizing your mind so as to reduce thoughts that make you unhappy. “It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing, that makes you happy
Travel to Budapest, Coldplay Concert, Parenting Beef
In this solo episode, I share the story of our unexpected journey from Berchtesgaden, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary. Our month-long stay in Berchtesgaden was cut short. But it turned into an adventurous detour due to a problem with our Airbnb. We “trained” 8 hours east. From Germany – Austria – Hungary, finally settling in my
Fortify Your Mind and Forget Being Liked
Stop dealing with people as you wish they were. Or how you think they should be. You’re wasting precious time. You can only control your own internal state—not the misdeeds and misspoken words of others. People will act in ways you can’t believe. Say the dumbest things with regularlty. And not just today, but tomorrow