TIP785: My Reflections on Money, Life, and Happiness w/ Stig Brodersen
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Wealth Brings Obligation and Prospecting
Stig uses The Godfather scene to illustrate how wealth invites requests and creates social obligations.
In this episode, Stig Brodersen shares personal reflections on money, life, and happiness. He explores how money magnifies who we already are, why lifestyle creep can quietly erode happiness, and how growing wealth may change relationships.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:13 - Why money magnifies who you are 00:02:42 - How to think about lifestyle creeps and incremental happiness 00:10:02 - Why you shouldn’t try to change others 00:14:47 - Why you should be around people who play cricket 00:22:58 - Why you can have anything but not everything 00:27:29 - Why you should lean into your unfair advantage 00:32:12 - Some welcome and uncoming surprises of wealth 00:50:25 - Why you should be useful
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- Stig’s blog post on his portfolio and track record since 2014.
- Stig’s podcast episode on his journey into financial independence.
- Stig’s podcast episode on his advice to his 20-year old self.
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