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Bitcoin, blockchain, distributed ledger, and cryptocurrency will change our future. They are terms to describe components of a technological and social revolution on the horizon. Yet, any talk of bitcoin, alternative coins (alt coins) such as ethereum, eos, ripple, or initial coin offerings (ICO’s) often come with significant speculation and hype that makes it difficult to take seriously the extraordinary underlying technology of distributed ledgers and their impact to our future. Consensus ...
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The Freedom Formula for Physicians | How Doctors Cut Debt & Slash Taxes | Business Of Medicine | Financial Education
Dave Denniston
Helping Physicians Slash Their Debt, Slash Their Taxes, and Live a Liberated Lifestyle
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511: Should You Invest in Bitcoin Treasury Companies?
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43:20Bitcoin just crossed $100,000, and you’re probably thinking: “I missed it.” And you wouldn’t be alone. That’s how most people feel. They heard about it at $1,000… were told it was a scam at $10,000… waited for a pullback at $30,000… and now that it’s over six figures, they’ve mentally closed the door on the opportunity. It’s human nature to assume …
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511: Should You Invest in Bitcoin Treasury Companies?
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41:49Bitcoin just crossed $100,000, and you’re probably thinking: “I missed it.” And you wouldn’t be alone. That’s how most people feel. They heard about it at $1,000… were told it was a scam at $10,000… waited for a pullback at $30,000… and now that it’s over six figures, they’ve mentally closed the door on the opportunity. It’s human nature to assume …
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510: Anthony Pompliano on Trump, Tariffs, Bitcoin, and AI
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42:22We’re living through truly extraordinary times—not simply because things are changing, but because of how breathtakingly fast those changes are happening. Take artificial intelligence: it’s no longer some futuristic buzzword from a sci-fi movie; it’s already reshaping our lives, economies, and even how we relate to each other. But here’s what’s rea…
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510: Anthony Pompliano on Trump, Tariffs, Bitcoin, and AI
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42:23We’re living through truly extraordinary times—not simply because things are changing, but because of how breathtakingly fast those changes are happening. Take artificial intelligence: it’s no longer some futuristic buzzword from a sci-fi movie; it’s already reshaping our lives, economies, and even how we relate to each other. But here's what's rea…
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509: What’s in the One Big Beautiful (Tax) Bill?
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52:53When I was a young surgeon just coming out of residency and finally started making some money, I had to do something I’d never done before: find someone to do my taxes. Naturally, I asked around. I went to the older, more experienced surgeons in my group and said, “Who do you guys use?” A few names came up, but one firm kept coming up over and over…
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509: What’s in the One Big Beautiful (Tax) Bill?
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51:24When I was a young surgeon just coming out of residency and finally started making some money, I had to do something I’d never done before: find someone to do my taxes. Naturally, I asked around. I went to the older, more experienced surgeons in my group and said, “Who do you guys use?” A few names came up, but one firm kept coming up over and over…
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508: The Road to 2030 – Are We Headed for Another Great Depression?
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44:12ITR Economics has been predicting a “Great Depression” beginning around 2030. Over the past seven years, I’ve had multiple representatives from their firm on the show, and they’ve never wavered from that forecast. That might not sound so alarming—until you realize that their long-term predictive track record is 94% accurate over the last 70 years. …
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508: The Road to 2030 - Are We Headed for Another Great Depression?
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44:13ITR Economics has been predicting a “Great Depression” beginning around 2030. Over the past seven years, I’ve had multiple representatives from their firm on the show, and they’ve never wavered from that forecast. That might not sound so alarming—until you realize that their long-term predictive track record is 94% accurate over the last 70 years. …
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507: How to Sell Your Business or Practice
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30:22The Wealth Formula Community is filled with high-paid professionals and small business owners—I'm one of them. Most of us are so focused on making a living that we rarely think about the day we might want to sell our "jobs." Over the years, I've encountered many physicians and dentists who never even considered an exit strategy until private equity…
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507: How to Sell Your Business or Practice
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30:21The Wealth Formula Community is filled with high-paid professionals and small business owners—I’m one of them. Most of us are so focused on making a living that we rarely think about the day we might want to sell our “jobs.” Over the years, I’ve encountered many physicians and dentists who never even considered an exit strategy until private equity…
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506: Mortgages and Reverse Mortgages with Wade Pfau
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31:45Wealth Formula Network, our online mastermind group, is where we dive into the financial questions that keep us up at night, and one debate that keeps coming up is whether to pay off your mortgage. It’s a complex question, but let’s unpack the math and the emotion so you can decide for yourself. First, think of your mortgage as a lever: with just 2…
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506: Mortgages and Reverse Mortgages with Wade Pfau
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31:04, our online mastermind group, is where we dive into the financial questions that keep us up at night, and one debate that keeps coming up is whether to pay off your mortgage. It’s a complex question, but let’s unpack the math and the emotion so you can decide for yourself. First, think of your mortgage as a lever: with just 20% down, you control 1…
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505: Andy Tanner on Cash Flowing Stocks for Double Digit Returns
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51:41I used to scoff at Wall Street, believing the stock market was the last place to build real, life-changing wealth. I leaned exclusively on real estate, private businesses—even Bitcoin—to grow my net worth. But times change. I’ve softened my stance on equities and now see a place for stocks in my portfolio—just not the way most people do. I think of…
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505: Andy Tanner on Cash Flowing Stocks for Double Digit Returns
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51:41I used to scoff at Wall Street, believing the stock market was the last place to build real, life-changing wealth. I leaned exclusively on real estate, private businesses—even Bitcoin—to grow my net worth. But times change. I’ve softened my stance on equities and now see a place for stocks in my portfolio—just not the way most people do. I think of…
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504: Maximizing Profits by Paying Less Tax: Deferred Sales Trusts
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47:17The last couple of weeks, we’ve been deep in the world of buying businesses. But what happens when it’s time to cash out? Maybe you’re ready to sell your business, that investment property you’ve managed for years, or another major asset you’ve poured your energy into. If you’re like most people, the thrill of a big sale is quickly followed by a le…
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504: Maximizing Profits by Paying Less Tax: Deferred Sales Trusts
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46:39The last couple of weeks, we’ve been deep in the world of buying businesses. But what happens when it’s time to cash out? Maybe you’re ready to sell your business, that investment property you’ve managed for years, or another major asset you’ve poured your energy into. If you’re like most people, the thrill of a big sale is quickly followed by a le…
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503: How to Fund Your Commercial Real Estate or Business Acquisition
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41:51Last week on Wealth Formula Podcast, we dove deep with an expert who specializes in due diligence for small business acquisitions. To reiterate, what makes small business acquisitions especially enticing are the incredible financing opportunities available through the SBA. Imagine this: you only put down 10 percent on a $5 million business, and sud…
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503: How to Fund Your Commercial Real Estate or Business Acquisition
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39:45Last week on Wealth Formula Podcast, we dove deep with an expert who specializes in due diligence for small business acquisitions. To reiterate, what makes small business acquisitions especially enticing are the incredible financing opportunities available through the SBA. Imagine this: you only put down 10 percent on a $5 million business, and sud…
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Lately, I’ve been thinking about starting a new business. I know the market seems like it’s crashing around us, and we’re probably headed into a recession. But hey—I started my first business back in 2009, and it doesn’t get much worse than that, right? Well, maybe it can. And that’s exactly why I’ve been considering buying a business instead of st…
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Lately, I've been thinking about starting a new business. I know the market seems like it's crashing around us, and we're probably headed into a recession. But hey—I started my first business back in 2009, and it doesn’t get much worse than that, right? Well, maybe it can. And that's exactly why I've been considering buying a business instead of st…
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Now’s the time to move. Markets are down, fear is high—and that’s exactly when the smart money starts to deploy. If you’ve been sitting on the fence about the Wealth Accelerator, this might be your moment. Learn how you can leverage market downturns with guardrails in place and amplify your upside while protecting the downside. Connect with Rod at …
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Now’s the time to move. Markets are down, fear is high—and that’s exactly when the smart money starts to deploy. If you’ve been sitting on the fence about the , this might be your moment. Learn how you can leverage market downturns with guardrails in place and amplify your upside while protecting the downside. Connect with Rod at…
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501: Real Estate Postmortem – Lessons from the Crash and the Opportunity Ahead
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35:55Charlie Munger, the late sage of value investing and Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, once said there are only three ways a smart man can go broke: “liquor, ladies, and leverage.” Now, of the three, leverage is the sneakiest. It shows up dressed like opportunity, whispers promises of scale and speed, and before you know it—you’re in a capital call …
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501: Real Estate Postmortem - Lessons from the Crash and the Opportunity Ahead
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35:55Charlie Munger, the late sage of value investing and Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, once said there are only three ways a smart man can go broke: “liquor, ladies, and leverage.” Now, of the three, leverage is the sneakiest. It shows up dressed like opportunity, whispers promises of scale and speed, and before you know it—you’re in a capital call …
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500: What Is the Big Deal about Private Equity?
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27:44When it comes to building wealth, the allure of exotic investment products can be hard to resist. From cryptocurrencies to rare collectibles, these options promise excitement, exclusivity, and the potential for big returns. But are they truly superior to buying the market or some rental real estate? Let’s take a look at a few popular exotic investm…
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500: What Is the Big Deal about Private Equity?
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27:44When it comes to building wealth, the allure of exotic investment products can be hard to resist. From cryptocurrencies to rare collectibles, these options promise excitement, exclusivity, and the potential for big returns. But are they truly superior to buying the market or some rental real estate? Let’s take a look at a few popular exotic investm…
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499: Scott Bessent’s 3-Part Playbook for America
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25:26As I reflect on the difference between Trump’s first administration and his current one, I notice a marked shift. When Trump first took office, his message and objectives weren’t clear to me. Beyond the promise of building a wall, I struggled to understand his vision. This time around, it’s vastly different. His message is laser-focused, and I’ve b…
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499: Scott Bessent’s 3-Part Playbook for America
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25:26As I reflect on the difference between Trump's first administration and his current one, I notice a marked shift. When Trump first took office, his message and objectives weren't clear to me. Beyond the promise of building a wall, I struggled to understand his vision. This time around, it's vastly different. His message is laser-focused, and I've b…
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498: What Renewable Energy Looks Like without the Politics
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41:44Renewable energy is often discussed in political terms, but here’s a straightforward look at the financial side. In the last decade, solar energy costs have fallen dramatically—by nearly 90% since 2010. In top markets, solar panel costs dropped from about 29 cents per kilowatt-hour to under 3 cents. By contrast, new coal and gas plants still cost b…
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498: What Renewable Energy Looks Like without the Politics
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41:44Renewable energy is often discussed in political terms, but here's a straightforward look at the financial side. In the last decade, solar energy costs have fallen dramatically—by nearly 90% since 2010. In top markets, solar panel costs dropped from about 29 cents per kilowatt-hour to under 3 cents. By contrast, new coal and gas plants still cost b…
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497: Starting from Scratch as a New High Paid Professional
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37:50It’s been some time since we did an Ask Buck show, and I realized last week that I have some unanswered questions in the inbox. The first question I read ended up being kind of a broad one, but it made me really think about how it all started for me. I started this podcast over a decade ago after realizing that there were not a lot of good resource…
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497: Starting from Scratch as a New High Paid Professional
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35:05It's been some time since we did an Ask Buck show, and I realized last week that I have some unanswered questions in the inbox. The first question I read ended up being kind of a broad one, but it made me really think about how it all started for me. I started this podcast over a decade ago after realizing that there were not a lot of good resource…
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496: The Gold Bug Who Got Infected by Bitcoin
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43:50I really hope you listened to last week’s episode of Wealth Formula Podcast. If you did, it may have convinced you to get some exposure to bitcoin in your portfolio. And if you did that last week, all I have to say is…WELCOME TO CRYPTO! As of this writing, bitcoin is trading at approximately $84,000, a decline of over 20% from its recent high of ne…
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496: The Gold Bug Who Got Infected by Bitcoin
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40:53I really hope you listened to last week’s episode of Wealth Formula Podcast. If you did, it may have convinced you to get some exposure to Bitcoin in your portfolio. And if you did that last week, all I have to say is… WELCOME TO CRYPTO! As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $84,000, a decline of over 20% from its recent high of n…
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495: What You MUST Know about Bitcoin in the Era of Wall Street and Government Adoption!
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54:09To my credit, I was relatively early in my recognition that Bitcoin was for real and that it wasn’t going to zero. It was 2016, and, up to this point, I had the misfortune of hearing only one narrative about Bitcoin—that of Peter Schiff. Peter is a very smart guy and quite convincing if you listen to his podcast. At the time, I was an avid listener…
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495: What You MUST Know about Bitcoin in the Era of Wall Street and Government Adoption!
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51:12To my credit, I was relatively early in my recognition that Bitcoin was for real and that it wasn't going to zero. It was 2016, and, up to this point, I had the misfortune of hearing only one narrative about Bitcoin—that of Peter Schiff. Peter is a very smart guy and quite convincing if you listen to his podcast. At the time, I was an avid listener…
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494: Wealth Formula Community Members Share Their Stories
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1:01:03Hey everyone, On this week’s Wealth Formula Podcast, I’m talking with members of our very own community who are using Wealth Accelerator and Wealth Formula Banking as part of their personal financial plans. They’re going to share their individual journeys – why they chose Wealth Accelerator/WFB, what challenges they faced along the way, and, most i…
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494: Wealth Formula Community Members Share Their Stories
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58:06Hey everyone, On this week’s Wealth Formula Podcast, I'm talking with members of our very own community who are using and as part of their personal financial plans. They're going to share their individual journeys – why they chose Wealth Accelerator/WFB, what challenges they faced along the way, and, most importantly, what kind of results they're s…
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493: Tax Strategies for High Paid Professionals
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35:32People have a misconception of what the tax code is. While there are a few pages devoted to telling you when you must pay taxes, the majority of it is about the situations in which you can avoid them. That’s why it’s important to find a competent tax professional. And that’s not as easy as you might expect. You see, most high-paid professionals get…
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493: Tax Strategies for High Paid Professionals
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35:32People have a misconception of what the tax code is. While there are a few pages devoted to telling you when you must pay taxes, the majority of it is about the situations in which you can avoid them. That's why it's important to find a competent tax professional. And that's not as easy as you might expect. You see, most high-paid professionals get…
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492: What you Need to Know Today about DeepSeek, Quantum Computers, and Blockchain
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41:20When I started this podcast a decade ago, I was completely focused on real estate. I had some pretty dogmatic views back then and didn’t really consider other investment options. That mindset worked for me. I’ve been a real estate investor since 2010, and while the market’s in a tough spot right now, we did enjoy over a decade of a bull market. Tha…
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492: What You Need to Know Today about DeepSeek, Quantum Computers, and Blockchain
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41:20When I started this podcast a decade ago, I was completely focused on real estate. I had some pretty dogmatic views back then and didn’t really consider other investment options. That mindset worked for me. I’ve been a real estate investor since 2010, and while the market’s in a tough spot right now, we did enjoy over a decade of a bull market. Tha…
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491: Tom Wheelwright – Tax Changes Coming for 2025!
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40:16For most people, taxes are nothing more than a necessary evil—a burden to be minimized and avoided at all costs. But that mindset might not be the most productive one to take. Consider that the tax code might not just be a drain on your resources but a roadmap to creating wealth. The truth is that the tax code is nothing more than a series of incen…
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491: Tom Wheelwright - Tax Changes Coming for 2025!
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40:16For most people, taxes are nothing more than a necessary evil—a burden to be minimized and avoided at all costs. But that mindset might not be the most productive one to take. Consider that the tax code might not just be a drain on your resources but a roadmap to creating wealth. The truth is that the tax code is nothing more than a series of incen…
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Let’s talk about a fundamental difference in the way traditional investors think versus those of us who invest in alternative assets. The traditional investor sees the stock market, bonds, and mutual funds as the safe and stable way to grow wealth over time. And look, stability is not a bad thing. But here’s the problem: how many people do you know…
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Let’s talk about a fundamental difference in the way traditional investors think versus those of us who invest in alternative assets. The traditional investor sees the stock market, bonds, and mutual funds as the safe and stable way to grow wealth over time. And look, stability is not a bad thing. But here's the problem: how many people do you know…
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As intelligent people, we often overcomplicate things? Whether it’s in business, health, or relationships, we’re constantly seeking advice, following trends, and trying to use complex strategies to optimize our results. As you may know, I am deeply entrenched in the longevity space. As a physician and science person, I am fascinated by this stuff. …
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As intelligent people, we often overcomplicate things? Whether it’s in business, health, or relationships, we’re constantly seeking advice, following trends, and trying to use complex strategies to optimize our results. As you may know, I am deeply entrenched in the longevity space. As a physician and science person, I am fascinated by this stuff. …
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Wealth Formula Nation, First and foremost, let me start by wishing you a Happy New Year! It’s 2025, and as we shake off the confetti and champagne from the celebrations, we step into a year full of possibilities—and, let’s be honest, plenty of question marks. Every new year brings its own share of challenges and opportunities, but this one feels pa…
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Wealth Formula Nation, First and foremost, let me start by wishing you a Happy New Year! It’s 2025, and as we shake off the confetti and champagne from the celebrations, we step into a year full of possibilities—and, let’s be honest, plenty of question marks. Every new year brings its own share of challenges and opportunities, but this one feels pa…
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