Courageous Legacies

This chapter reflects on the life of an extraordinary individual whose wisdom, military service, and commitment to truth have deeply influenced others. It weaves together stories of courageous journalism, acts of justice, and the lasting impact of quiet heroism in the face of adversity.

Transcript

chevron_right

Play full episode

chevron_right

Transcript

Episode notes

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:02:27 - What Jason Zweig learned from his father, the wisest person he’s ever known.
00:20:31 - Why investors shouldn’t trust what brokers and financial advisers are selling them.
00:36:34 - How success is shaped by weird moments of random chance as well as skill.
00:38:54 - What Warren Buffett said when Jason asked him, “Do you think you’re a genius?”
00:59:41 - Why Benjamin Graham was obsessed with the overwhelming importance of survival.
01:15:13 - Why investors need rules, policies, and procedures to drive their decision-making.
01:25:59 - Why investing is, above all, a head game in which the secret of success is self-control.
01:28:57 - What Jason learned while working with Nobel Prize-winning genius Daniel Kahneman.
01:37:26 - Why investors should be optimistic, humble, and intensely wary of overconfidence.
01:43:18 - How Jason thinks about the perils and promise of disruptive technologies like Bitcoin.
01:52:49 - How money can (and cannot) buy you happiness.
01:57:58 - Why he’s inspired by the simple motto “I did the best I could.”

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.
Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor, revised and updated by Jason Zweig.
Jason Zweig’s book on neuroeconomics, Your Money and Your Brain.
Jason Zweig’s satirical survival guide to Wall Street, The Devil’s Financial Dictionary.
Jason Zweig’s website.
William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book
William Green interviews Joel Greenblatt on RWH003: How to Win The Investing Game.
William Green interviews Howard Marks on RWH002: Investing Wisely In An Uncertain World.
William Green interviews Tony Robbins on RWH001: The Life Force Revolution.
William Green interviews Ray Dalio on WSB410: The Changing World Order.

SPONSORS

Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors:

River
Toyota
Sun Life
The Bitcoin Way
Range Rover
Sound Advisory
BAM Capital
Fidelity
SimpleMining
Briggs & Riley
Public
Shopify

HELP US OUT!

Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app

Home Top podcasts Popular guests