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Episode 3451:

Bob Byrne distills decades of trading experience into seven time-tested rules for thriving in bull markets, from riding strong trends to managing emotions and profit targets. Drawing wisdom from a mentor known as Big Lou, these principles help traders avoid common pitfalls and build long-term discipline for profitable decisions in any market environment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/bob-byrne-13-rules/

Quotes to ponder:

"Let someone else be the first buyer. We don’t need to make every penny when a stock bounces. We only need to make the easy ones."

"Trading stocks is as much about managing emotion as it is clicking the buy or sell button."

"The big money is made by controlling emotions, and often doing the opposite of what you’d like to do."
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Episode 3450:

Tynan explores why motivation often fades after early success and how bold, personal goals, like owning a yacht, can reignite drive and purpose. By aligning your ambition with what truly excites you, even if it's unconventional, you unlock a more honest and sustainable path to productivity and fulfillment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://tynan.com/bigger

Quotes to ponder:

"The best state to be in is to need nothing, be extremely happy with what you have, and still want a lot more."

"The point isn’t to actually get the things, it’s to gain the ability to get them."

"Think of external motivation as the starter to your productivity engine."
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Episode 3449:

Nick Maggiulli explores the paradox of wealth perception, highlighting how even billionaires like Lloyd Blankfein don’t see themselves as rich. Drawing on Tolstoy’s timeless story and modern data, he reveals how relative comparisons and social networks distort our sense of financial well-being, reminding us that we’re likely far wealthier than we realize.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/who-feels-rich-really/

Quotes to ponder:

"If your net worth is greater than $4,210, then you are wealthier than half of the world."

"Most people at the upper end of the income spectrum think they are less wealthy than they actually are."

"There is no right answer, because 'being rich' is a relative concept. Always has been and always will be."

Episode references:

Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2018: https://www.credit-suisse.com/about-us/en/reports-research/global-wealth-report.html

The Human Network by Matthew Jackson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/572649/the-human-network-by-matthew-o-jackson/

Data from Saez and Zucman on U.S. wealth inequality: https://eml.berkeley.edu/~saez/saez-zucmanNBER14wealth.pdf

How Much Land Does a Man Need? (Tolstoy): https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6157
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Episode 3448:

J. Money shares a refreshingly honest take on simplifying your financial life through nine practical tips, from automating bills and consolidating accounts to keeping just two credit cards. With humor and personal insights, he explores which strategies actually work, where he falls short, and how simplicity can lead to better financial clarity and peace of mind.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/tips-to-simplify-finances/

Quotes to ponder:

"You can never read too many tips on bettering your financial set up, and at the very least you walk away with some more pats on the back if you’ve already happened to implement them."

"For the majority of people that suck at dealing with money, I would probably advise automating as much as possible though."

"Time recommends latching on to only one target-gate fund, which is definitely simple."
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Episode 3447:

Mr. Finer breaks down the life-changing difference between working for money and letting money work for you. By understanding how each dollar earned can become a tireless asset through saving and investing, listeners gain a simple yet powerful framework for building long-term wealth and achieving financial independence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mrfiner.com/do-you-work-for-money-or-does-your-money-work-for-you/

Quotes to ponder:

"Every time we earn a dollar, it comes to us with the promise of working for us and making us more money."

"Make your money work for you, or you will always have to work for your money."

"Do not save what is left after spending. Instead, spend what is left after saving."
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