When you think of Stoicism, you don’t usually think of words like “rich” or “wealthy.”
But you should.
Before he founded Stoicism, Zeno was a wealthy and successful merchant from a family of wealthy and successful merchants. Seneca was so wealthy that when he called in some of his loans to the Roman colony in Britain, it crashed their economy and sparked a ... Show More
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Why Thinking About Your Death Will Save Your Life
Meditating on death isn’t depressing, it’s clarifying. In this episode, Ryan explains how the Stoic practice of Memento Mori will sharpen your priorities, push you to stop wasting time, and remind you to live with character now, not later. 🪙 We have a collection of items in the ... Show More
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Sep 2022
Strategies To Build a Richer Life (with Ramit Sethi)
Why do so many people focus on managing time, and yet so few achieve a rich life? What exactly does a rich life mean to you, and are you building a bridge toward it? Ramit Sethi's book, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, is a huge success and he now joins us to share lessons from a new ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2021
How To Be Richer, Wiser, and Happier (with William Green)
What separates you from everyone else? What gives you a competitive edge? According to William Green, who's interviewed hundreds of the richest investors on the planet, most of us don't have a competitive investing edge. But there's good news: that's okay, as long as you know who ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 2020
65: Seek Wealth, Not Money or Status. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
"My old definition was "freedom to." Freedom to do anything I want. Freedom to do whatever I feel like, whenever I feel like. Now, the freedom I'm looking for is internal freedom. It's "freedom from." Freedom from reaction. Freedom from feeling angry. Freedom from being sad. Free ... Show More
1h 22m
Sep 2023
Cracking the Code of the Rich, with Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
#462: As a society, we’re fascinated by stories of the rich. We hear news, see social media posts, and read books about how others become wealthy, how to maintain that status, and what their lifestyles look like.
But what if the media we’re consuming is misleading us?
Dr. Seth St ... Show More
47m 48s
Jun 2021
How to Be Financially Empowered | John Hope Bryant
“There’s a difference between simply making money and building wealth. The former is what you do while you’re awake to generate cash flow. The latter is made in your sleep.” In this episode, John Hope Bryant, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and thought leader on financial l ... Show More
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