I saw an advertisement that said, “If you’re not completely satisfied with your sex life, give us a call.” Genius marketing. Since it’s a fact of human nature that we’re insatiable creatures. In fact, the biggest impediments to contentment are these: Expectations Human nature is insatiable Comparing yourself to other people Let’s focus on expectations.
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
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
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
Lifelong Friendships, Eagle’s Nest, 90s Comedy, Jesus Christ
Tupac once said twelve shots couldn’t stop him, he took it and smiled. The problem for Pac was he didn’t know what was coming next. I know the feeling. Things can go from bad to worse real fast. The past year’s been a nightmare for your newly-humbled host with an old podcast. I feel like I
Santa Claus Wuz Here, Final Thoughts of 2023, Bye for Now
In this final episode of 2023, I share personal stories from Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, comment on others’ ‘Best of’ Lists & Quotes, and share an update on the near-future of the podcast. Here’s what’s covered in this final episode of 2023: Top 5 Wealth Killers by Peter Mallouk By a landslide: credit card debt
The Millionaire Mind, Start Saving Early, Gen Z & Social Media with Jacob Shamban
My guest today is Jacob Shamban. He’s a financial advisor from Texas, now residing in Wisconsin. I know Jacob to be hardworking and conscientious. He also happens to be the only guest we’ve had NOT born in the 20th Century! The dynamic 22-year-old is breaking norms in the finance world with fresh insights and a
Wisdom & Insight from a Former Olympian Sprinter with Coach Pow (Round 2)
You asked for it. We delivered. Because after Emmanuel Paris’ first appearance on the podcast, our ‘socials’ were flooded with DMs from listeners who couldn’t get enough of his wisdom and insight. Paris, also known as “Coach Pow,” today made his second appearance. Coach Pow isn’t your run-of-the-mill fitness expert. He doesn’t just “talk the
