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Aug 15
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#731 - Warren Buffett Was Right: The Wro...

TAI LOPEZ
About this episode

In this episode of The Tai Lopez Show, Tai unpacks the power of environment in shaping your long-term success, drawing from a viral tweet about Warren Buffett’s wisdom: “When a good manager meets a bad business, the bad business wins.” Tai expands this into life and wealth—how the wrong city, country, or social circle can quietly sabotage even the most disciplined person.

You’ll learn:

  • Why willpower is finite and can’t outlast a toxic environment 
  • How “flow maxing” can guide the cities you live in, the industries you choose, and the people you date 
  • When to move into big cities to grow your wealth—and when to get out before ambition consumes you 
  • The ancient “Lindy” principle for making better life choices 
  • Why knowing your genetic limits is as important in business as it is in sports 
  • The danger of never having an “enough” number, from Napoleon to modern billionaires 
  • How to rotate between environments for money, happiness, and long-term health 

If you’ve ever wondered where you should live to make the most money—and when to leave so you can actually enjoy it—this deep dive will change the way you think about your surroundings, your ambition, and your optimal stopping point. 

Links:
https://18strategies.com – Tai’s advanced system to scale your net worth
https://privatementor.com – Work 1-on-1 with Tai Lopez
https://tailopez.com/trustpilot – Leave a review of Tai’s work

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