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RWH006: Master Your Mind w/ Arnold Van Den Berg

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May 10, 2022

Arnold Van Den Berg, an investor and author, shares his journey of survival during the Holocaust and the pivotal moments that shaped his success. He discusses the extraordinary power of belief and the principles he adopted to navigate life. With no formal training, he taught himself to invest, emphasizing the importance of discipline in picking stocks. Arnold reveals how visualization and affirmations transformed his mindset and helped him excel as a money manager. He offers valuable advice on overcoming suffering and reprogramming the subconscious to achieve one's goals.

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Early Childhood Hiding

Arnold Van Den Berg's early life was marked by hiding during the Holocaust.
A 17-year-old girl bravely smuggled him through German lines to an orphanage.

INSIGHT

Importance of Principles

People sacrifice their lives for principles more important than life itself.
Principles guide behavior, even in extreme situations like Auschwitz.

INSIGHT

Following the Truth

Following truth is paramount, regardless of preconceived notions or societal pressures.
Questioning beliefs reveals that some accepted "truths" are not reality.

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