Cicero and Cato both refused to take bribes, despite how widespread the practice was for politicians at the time. Cato refused to be enriched by his office in any form, even though that was even more common. Marcus Aurelius refused inheritances that were offered to him, much the same way.
Although they never gave us their exact reasons, it’s pretty easy to ... Show More
Apr 26
The Most Powerful Lines From Marcus Aurelius
How can a 2,000-year-old book still change the way you think today? In this episode, Ryan Holiday shares passages from Meditations that he’s returned to more than a hundred times over the years. Each reading has revealed something new, and these lines are the ones that have had t ... Show More
31m 20s
Nov 2020
“You Can’t Have Capitalism Without Capital"
In a country where policies blocking Black people from obtaining mortgages, land, and capital have created an immense wealth gap between Black and white Americans that persists to this day, inequality is a threat to our democracy, says Mehrsa Baradaran, professor of law and assoc ... Show More
33m 4s
Jul 2017
#321: How to Think About Money
<p>Personal finance can seem intimidating, but the reality is it’s pretty basic — save more than you spend, find ways to earn more, invest for the long-term, and protect your assets. But if personal finance is so easy, why do so many people screw it up?<br>My guest today has spen ... Show More
35m 51s
Nov 2019
How Money Became Dangerous
In the not too distant past, money was simple. You might have had a bank account and a mortgage, perhaps some basic investments. Wall Street didn’t have a reputation for greed and recklessness.
That all started to change in the eighties, as our financial systems became increasin ... Show More
33m 53s
Nov 2019
98: Change Your Money Mindset, Change Your Life with Vicki Robin
You know Vicki Robin as the author of Your Money or Your Life, but on today’s show, we dive MUCH deeper into her story and her background. Growing up without a lot of money, she learned how to use her resources to appear as though she had more. With limited funds, her mother taug ... Show More
1h 15m
<p>In this episode, <a href="https://motivatingthemasses.com" target="_blank">Lisa</a> unravels the truth about abundance by debunking some of the common myths that may be obstructing your own pursuit of abundant and happy life. </p><p><br></p><p>According to her, abundance is mo ... Show More
