Exploring Creativity Through Music and Writing

JPR: Bob Seawright & Jim Carroll - Financial Markets, Music, and Life Lessons

In this episode of JUST PRESS RECORD, host Matt Zeigler brings together two financial market experts who've never met: Bob Seawright (author of The Better Letter on Substack) and Jim Carroll (author of Vixology on Substack). Their conversation weaves through shared passions for music, writing, market insights, and life philosophy - from their morning music routines to the realization that "for every pathology there's a profession."

Key Topics Covered:

Music's influence on both guests' lives and workHow writing helps clarify thinking and connects with audiences

Unconventional career paths into financial marketsThe value of silence vs. background music for creative thinking

Discovering personal limitations and finding your true path

College advice and educational experiences

Risk perception and decision-making frameworks

Finding your niche in competitive environments