Best The Samurai Podcasts (2024)

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Investing In Fine Wine And Whiskey With Anthony Zhang From Vinovest 38:17

5d ago38:17

38:17

Investing in alternative assets has become an increasingly popular way to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Wine and whiskey, in particular, are gaining traction due to their potential for strong returns, resilience during economic downturns, and rising demand. In this episode, I speak to Anthony Zhang, CEO and Founder of Vinovest, a p…

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College Admission Consulting For High Schoolers With Alice Chen 39:47

21d ago39:47

39:47

If you have children, you likely want to provide them with the best education possible, which may include helping them get into a top college. Along the way, you may come across college consulting services and wonder how beneficial they really are. In today's episode, I speak with Alice Chen, Founder of BrightStory Admission Consulting, to find out…

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What A Fed Rate Cut Means For Real Estate, Stocks, and Your Retirement 24:32

1M ago24:32

24:32

After four years, the Federal Reserve has finally cut the Fed Funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing the target range to 4.75% - 5%. Expectations point to another 50 basis points in cuts for 2024 and a total of 100 basis points by 2025. Fed Chair Powell remains optimistic, stating the economy is 'very solid' and sees no elevated risk of a downturn…

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Maximizing Real Estate Returns In A Multi-Year Rate Cut Environment 45:01

2M ago45:01

45:01

I speak to Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise about investing in real estate during a multi-year rate cut environment. With the Federal Reserve finally cutting rates in September 2024 after raising them in 2022, real estate should have a nice tailwind for a couple of years. Main Theme: Interest rates are the most significant driver of real estate prices, …

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From Making $2 Million A Year To Quitting His Finance Job With Khe Hy 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

I speak with Khe Hy, who spent 15 years on Wall Street and became one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock at just 31. He earned up to $2 million a year—then he quit! His journey mirrors mine in many ways, though he earned significantly more. I thought it would be fascinating to understand why he chose to walk away from such wealth. Coul…

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How Much You Really Need to Invest to Break Free from Work And Change Your Life 22:31

3M ago22:31

22:31

After 15 years of experimenting with and living an early retirement lifestyle, I've developed my Minimum Investment Threshold Formula to help determine when you can finally break free from a suboptimal job. Once you reach this threshold, you'll have the option to find a more fulfilling job that pays less, take a sabbatical, go back to school, stay …

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A Man Is Not A Financial Plan: TradWives And Its Financial And Social Implications 50:01

3M ago50:01

50:01

In this episode, I speak to Jo Piazza, bestselling author of The Sicilian Inheritance, podcaster, and award-winning journalist. We discuss tradwives and its financial and social implications. Given that Financial Samurai is about achieving financial freedom sooner, being financially dependent on someone as an adult is the exact opposite of what I w…

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Most Important Personal Finance Ratio: The Home-To-Car Ratio 19:39

4M ago19:39

19:39

I've decided that my Home-To-Car Ratio guide is the most important pesonal finance guide for everyone to fall. After all, everybody needs a place to live, real estate is the best asset to build wealth for the average person, and America has a love affair with cars. My Home-To-Car Ratio guide helps personal finance enthusiasts reduce their car spend…

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FAANG FIRE: One Year After Leaving Facebook To Live A Semi-Retired Life 44:24

4M ago44:24

44:24

I catch up with Andre Nader, ex-Facebook employee about what he's been up to one year after leaving his day job. We talk about being a stay-at-home dad, the temptation of going back to work, buying property in San Francisco, and his FAANG FIRE newsletter he publishes twice a month. It is the only newsletter I've read that helps tech workers achieve…

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Your Saver's Mindset Will Naturally Kick In If You Need Money 24:50

5M ago24:50

24:50

I spoke to my wife about how my saver's mindset naturally kicked in after purchasing our new house in October 2023. Our liquidity was tight, and we were literally living paycheck to paycheck for six months. This is when my frugal gene kicked in and made me lock down expenses. This experience taught me that experiencing financial difficulty often tr…

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Property Bidding Wars And The Best Time Of The Year To Buy A House 19:32

5M ago19:32

19:32

Property bidding wars are back, despite persistently high mortgage rates, due to the strength of the economy and the stock market. This episode discusses why people are getting into bidding wars and the best time of the year to buy a house. Articles referenced: Understanding Why People Getting Into Property Bidding Wars Analyzing Housing Price Dyna…

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The Career Path From VC, To Big Startup, To Creating Your Own Startup 34:05

6M ago34:05

34:05

I talk to Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, a wealth platform for today's modern couples about her career path from VC, to joining a big startup, to creating her own startup. I wanted to now why she lifted a cushy job with good pay. If you're a couple interested in a great tool to manage your finances together, check out Plenty. They've got …

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Your Provider's Clock Helps Explain Your Desire To Work And Provide 22:39

6M ago22:39

22:39

For the longest time, I've wondered the following about some men: Why claim to be retired while having a working spouse? Why work so many hours after having a newborn? Why leave your family when your children are still young and need fathers the most? Doing these things didn't make much sense to me until I had an epiphany: every person has a differ…

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Investing In Artificial Intelligence With The Fundrise Innovation Fund And Ben Miller 36:01

7M ago36:01

36:01

In this episode, I catch up with Ben Miller, Co-founder and CEO of Fundrise about artificial intelligence and the latest investments by the Innovation Fund. We discuss how company valuations are calculated in the fund, a defense AI investment, and so much more. The Innovation Fund is an open-ended venture capital fund with only a $10 minimum. You c…

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Becoming A Children's Book Illustrator And Author With Colleen Kong-Savage 33:46

7M ago33:46

33:46

I speak with Colleen Kong-Savage about becoming a children's book illustrator and author, as well as a freelance graphic designer while living in expensive New York City. Colleen has a new book out entitled Piano Wants To Play. It is a wonderful book for children and adults of all ages who appreciate music. It is also a touching story about rekindl…

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Real Estate Commissions Are Already Coming Down Fast 18:22

7M ago18:22

18:22

Every residential real estate investor and homeowner is richer after the National Association Of Realtors settled its price fixing lawsuit. I know many real estate agents, realtors, and brokerages are upset with the ruling. However, the decision was decided quickly by a jury of our peers. The money that would have went into the real estate industry…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: P Diddler 1:21:39

7M ago1:21:39

1:21:39

On this Episode Scagz, Garrett & The Captain discuss: -P. Diddy gets his home raided by the feds -Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse, is there more to it as always? -Trump finally shows his hand on his Israel policy post 10/7? #pdiddy #puffdaddy #puffy #seancombs #francisscottkeyBy Sergeant and The Samurai

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The Most Expensive Cities In America To Own A Home Could Actually Be The Cheapest 26:11

7M ago26:11

26:11

The most expensive cities in America include cities like New York City, San Francisco, and San Jose. However, these expensive cities could actually be the cheapest due to all the income and investment opportunities. Let's explore the reasons why. Related post: Income Required To Afford A Typical Home In The Top 50 Cities Recommendations 1) Check ou…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: The Purge 53:17

8M ago53:17

53:17

Captain & The Samurai Return to discuss: -Maricopa County Supervisors served for election fraud -Will Joe Biden be held accountable for 40 year old classified docs? -Boeing Whistleblower found dead a day before he testified -Pittsburgh opts in for the PurgeBy Sergeant and The Samurai

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Satisfaction Is Greater Than Happiness: Thoughts After Buying A Nice Home 20:53

8M ago20:53

20:53

In this episode, I talk to my wife about what it's nice to own the nicest home we can afford five months after moving in. Although I am no happier, I do feel more satisfied. Related post: Climbed To The Top Of The Property Ladder Recommendations 1) Check out Fundrise, my favorite private real estate platform with over $3.3 billion under management …

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: Outer Space 1:12:00

8M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

The Samurai sits down with the Boys from Two Doomed Men. We touch on the crisis at the border. With both Trump and Biden taking very different visits to the Texas border. After that we took a fun dive into outer space, moon landings, satellites and much more. Give us a follow https://linktr.ee/SergeantandtheSamuraiPodcast www.mypatriotcigars.com Pr…

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Inside Reality TV With Chef Dynasty Star And Fang Restaurant Owner Kathy Fang 39:20

8M ago39:20

39:20

In this episode, I speak with Kathy Fang, star of the Food Network's Chef Dynasty, as well as owner of Fang Restaurant, one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in San Francisco. We talk about what it was like making a reality TV show, running a restaurant, expansion potential, and raising a family in San Francisco on chef hours. You can find Kathy o…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: Russian Space Nukes 1:05:02

9M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

The Samurai sits down with Scags from Two Doomed Men. They cover the latest "I told ya so" with Obama's CIA spying on President Trump. It has taking almost 8 yrs for the rest of the world to catch up on these treasonist bastards but, better late than never. We also talk about how some members for congress took a scene right out of the Movie Space C…

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How To Overcome Your Fear Of Investing And Make More Money Long Term 23:23

9M ago23:23

23:23

Since 2009, when I began Financial Samurai, I've noticed some people are too afraid to invest or get easily shaken out whenever there is economic or stock market turbulence. Then, these investors get left behind as the economyc, stock market, real estate market, and other markets eventually recovery. To help you overcome your fear of investing, I s…

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The Evolution Of Modern Couples with Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO Of Plenty 32:48

9M ago32:48

32:48

I talk to Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, a wealth platform for today's modern couples. Due to career aspirations, higher education, and the rising cost of living, couples are taking longer to get married and have children. In addition, couples are also building more wealth on their own before getting married. Plenty is based in San Franci…

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Creating A Million Dollar Weekend As An Entrepreneur With Noah Kagan 40:03

9M ago40:03

40:03

I speak with Noah Kagan about being one of the first employees at Facebook and Mint, not making the megabucks, and then turning into a successful entrepreneur with AppSumo. Noah's new book is called Million Dollar Weekend by my same publisher, Portfolio Penguin. You can find Noah on Twitter and YouTube. Related posts on entrepreneurship: How Much E…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: WORLD ECOMMUNIST FORUM 1:16:51

9M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Scags from Two Doomed mean cohost with the Samurai this episode. We discuss Ronny DeSantis dropping out of the 2024 Presidential Race, Javier Milei goes to the wold Economic Forum's 2024 meeting preaching Libertarianism and Israel's war in Gaza loses popularity amongst Israelis. Tune in and follow us https://linktr.ee/SergeantandtheSamuraiPodcast w…

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Past The Real Estate Market Bottom With Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise 31:55

10M ago31:55

31:55

In this episode, I speak to Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise about his change in outlook for the real estate market in 2024 and beyond. He believes October 2023 was the bottom and we're going up from here. In this episode we explore several key topics: The reasoning behind Ben's belief that October 2023 marked the bottom, and the less obvious indicators…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: 2024 46:46

10M ago46:46

46:46

We welcome you back to this crazy world after a month off for the holidays. The Sgt and Sam just right in guns a blazing. We cover Elections, Epstein and Miami Aliens. You won't be disappointed! Follow us https://linktr.ee/SergeantandtheSamuraiPodcast www.mypatriotcigars.com Promo-code SGTSAM www.kirkelliottphd.com/sgtsam www.freedomfirstcoffee.com…

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2024 Financial Samurai Goals And Predictions 17:24

10M ago17:24

17:24

Happy 2024 everyone! Here are some of our goals and financial predictions for 2024. Overall, we're optimistic about the year. Related posts: 2024 S&P 500 Forecasts 2024 Housing Price Forecasts 2024 Financial Samurai Goals Explaining All The Surprise Capital Calls Investing In 2024 If you'd like to invest in the rebound in real estate in 2024, check…

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Having Intrinsic Motivation Is The Only Way To Last Long Term 28:28

10M ago28:28

28:28

Sydney and I review 2023 and discuss the importance of intrinsic motivation to keep going. Be aware of only chasing extrinsic motivators, like money, fame, and promotions, to achieve your results. If you do, chances are high you'll burn out quicker than expected. We'd love a share and a review of the podcast. Each episode takes at least two hours t…

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Duke, Baruch, Or Bust: Why Community College Is A Great Option 26:02

11M ago26:02

26:02

I speak to Sydney, my wife, about the idea of sending our children to Community College instead of directly to a four-year state or private university. The benefits are many, including less stress and more fun! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe! Posts mentioned: Community College May Be The Way: How I Plan To Spend $1.…

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The Solution To Staying Retired Once You Retire Early 10:26

11M ago10:26

10:26

This episode is sponsored by Danielson Legal, which provides top tier intellectual property legal services for the greatest value proposition available in the market. Their attorneys have formidable experience and expertise from practicing at the highest levels of the profession—from the top law firms in Boston to publicly traded corporate legal de…

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Inside An NBA Champion's Journey With Shaun Livingston From The Golden State Warriors 47:09

11M ago47:09

47:09

I speak to my friend and 4-time NBA champ, Shaun Livingston about his journey from high school basketball prodigy to winning multiple championships with the Golden State Warriors. If you're an NBA fan or a professional sports fan, you're going to love this episode. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. Every review means a lot! Related…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: Europe Awakens 53:03

11M ago53:03

53:03

The Sergeant and the Samurai are back in the saddle. They are cover the chaos that is going on in Ireland, France and Germany over the migrants attacking the their people. How the world is fighting back against the NWO agenda. They also leave you with an update of conspiracies that have came true just in the past week. We are on a wild ride of the …

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Break Free From Sad Statistics: You Can Spend More Time With Your Adult Children If You Want To 18:20

11M ago18:20

18:20

This episode is sponsored by Danielson Legal, which provides top tier intellectual property legal services for the greatest value proposition available in the market. Their attorneys have formidable experience and expertise from practicing at the highest levels of the profession—from the top law firms in Boston to publicly traded corporate legal de…

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Busting Real Estate Collusion And Price Fixing With Attorney Mike Ketchmark 58:59

12M ago58:59

58:59

After the real estate industry was found guilty of collusion by a Missouri jury, I spoke to lead trial lawyer, Mike Ketchmark about how the entire process came about. If you're into real estate, thinking of selling or buying a home, or are curious about how lawyers get compensated, you're going to love this episode! Related posts: Real Estate Collu…

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Top 1% Income And Net Worth By Age Keeps Getting Higher! 13:23

12M ago13:23

13:23

This episode is sponsored by Danielson Legal, which provides top tier intellectual property legal services for the greatest value proposition available in the market. Their attorneys have formidable experience and expertise from practicing at the highest levels of the profession—from the top law firms in Boston to publicly traded corporate legal de…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: Ukraine? Peace? 1:17:09

12M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

The Samurai hopped on and did a swap cause with the boys of Two Doomed Men. We talked a the possibility of PEACE in Ukraine? How could this be? I thought it was unattainable? Oh yea Israel is the new shiny object. Tune in you know how we do. https://linktr.ee/SergeantandtheSamuraiPodcast www.mypatriotcigars.com Promo-code SGTSAM www.kirkelliottphd.…

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Dealing With The Emotional Stress And Fear Of Buying A New Home 29:01

12M ago29:01

29:01

After a couple of months, I was able to successfully convince my wife to upgrade homes! But now that she's on board, I'm afraid to move forward. I'm afraid because it's scarier to buy a home when demand is down. There's a comfort in buying when everybody else wants to buy. But I think I'm mostly afraid of buying because I had to convince my wife. A…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: MAGA Mike 2:00:29

1y ago2:00:29

2:00:29

The Boys were on the Two Doomed Men Podcast last week with Scags. We covered the New speaker of the house MAGA Mike. Also dug into the Maine shooter, Israel, and which way we see the movement of things going. Tune in and follow us and Two Doomed Men: https://linktr.ee/SergeantandtheSamuraiPodcast www.mypatriotcigars.com Promo-code SGTSAM www.kirkel…

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The Average American Household Is Now A Millionaire, But Not The Median 15:35

1y ago15:35

15:35

Congrats! The average American household is now a millionaire according to the latest Federal Reserve Consumer Finance Survey. It's good to be average! Alas, the median American household is not a millionaire, which is a better reflection of the average American! Related posts: The Average American Household Is Now A Millionaire The 30/30/3-5 Homeb…

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Creating A $1 Billion Fintech Startup And Understanding How 401(k) Plans Make Money With Roger Lee From Human Interest 59:46

1y ago59:46

59:46

I talk to Roger Lee, Co-Founder of Human Interest, a YC-backed private company that offers 401(k) plans to small businesses. Human Interest raised $200 million in a Series D round in August 2022 valuing the company at $1 billion. Roughly 80% of small businesses with under 100 people don't have 401(k)s. We talk about how Roger got into Harvard, why …

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: The Brink WW3 50:51

1y ago50:51

50:51

Are we on the Brink of WW3? How did we get here? What can be done to avoid it? Is it even possible? Tune in to the Sgt and the Samurai to get their takes on the chaos.. Like Subscribe and Share https://linktr.ee/SergeantandtheSamuraiPodcast www.mypatriotcigars.com Promo-code SGTSAM www.kirkelliottphd.com/sgtsam www.freedomfirstcoffee.com Promo Code…

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Making $10,000+ A Month As A Freelancer To Support A Family Of Five With Eric Rosenberg 57:37

1y ago57:37

57:37

I speak to Eric Rosenberg, a long-time blogging buddy, about his journey from corporate employee to freelance writer, podcaster, and web designer. Eric has three children and lives in expensive Southern California. Yet, he's able to provide for his family on his freelance income alone. If you've ever wanted to become a freelancer and make side mone…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: Israel 1:26:09

1y ago1:26:09

1:26:09

We sit down with the boys from Two Doomed Men. Had some great conversations on what might have lead to theses attacks. Also the policies and stance America should have on the current "Crisis". We expect to see all the flags in peoples bios. Have we not learned anything over the past 3 yrs? Tune in and follow us and Two doomed Men at https://linktr.…

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The Cure To Entitlement Mentality And Calculating The Cost Of A College Degree 24:15

1y ago24:15

24:15

I figured out how to cure those afflicted with entitlement mentality! Once cured, I'm positive most will be happier and richer over their lifetimes. Because for the longest time it boggled my mind how wealthy, privileged people could feel so entitled instead of so grateful. Posts mentioned: Entitlement Mentality Is A Sneaky Wealth Destroyer How To …

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Making Money As A Doctor Today, Burning Out, And Pursuing Entrepreneurship With Daniel Shin, MD 1:00:01

1y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

I speak to doctor Daniel Shin about his journey to being a urologist in Southern California to leaving behind his $600,000 job and moving to Memphis, Tennessee. We talk about doctor burnout, entrepreneurship, family, and real estate. You can find out more about Daniel at The Darwinian Doctor (https://thedarwiniandoctor.com) and on his TikTok page a…

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Sergeant and the Samurai Podcast: Shut it Down 1:04:12

1y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

We sit-down and talk about the motion on the floor to remove Kevin McCarthy. Also cover some of the craziness with the migrants in every major city flooding our borders. Trumps Kangaroo court in NYC and much more tune in https://linktr.ee/SergeantandtheSamuraiPodcast www.mypatriotcigars.com Promo-code SGTSAM www.kirkelliottphd.com/sgtsam www.freedo…

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Harnessing Fear To Build More Wealth With Farnoosh Torabi, Author Of A Healthy State Of Panic 56:07

1y ago56:07

56:07

I speak to Farnoosh Torabi, host of the So Money podcast and author of her new book, A Health State Of Panic about fear. Specifically, we discuss how we all have fear and how we can harness it to build more wealth and have more purposeful lives. We also discuss parenthood, how to live a successful life, and how to be more inclusive of different voi…

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