J.L. Collins' "The Simple Path to Wealth" provides a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide to achieving financial independence. The book emphasizes saving a significant portion of income, avoiding debt, and investing in low-cost index funds. It encourages readers to focus on long-term growth and avoid the complexities of market timing or active trading. The book's simple yet effective principles have resonated with millions of readers, making it a highly popular resource for those seeking financial freedom. It's a timeless guide that empowers readers to take control of their financial future.
This book, which began as a speech given by Austin Kleon to college students, expands into a manifesto for creativity. It outlines ten transformative principles such as 'Steal like an artist' (honoring, studying, and transforming ideas), 'Don’t wait until you know who you are to start making things,' and 'Use your hands' (emphasizing physical work). Kleon argues that creativity is not original but builds on what came before, and he provides practical tips and inspiring concepts for artists, writers, musicians, and anyone generating creative work[2][3][4].
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber dispels the myths about starting your own business, highlighting that most small business owners are not true entrepreneurs but rather technicians skilled in their trade. Gerber introduces the concept of the 'E-Myth' and explains that business owners must embody three key roles: the Entrepreneur (the visionary), the Manager (the organizer), and the Technician (the doer). The book emphasizes the distinction between working 'on' your business and working 'in' your business, and provides practical advice on building systems and processes to ensure a business can run independently of its owner.
In 'The Soul of Wealth', Dr. Daniel Crosby presents 50 short essays that delve into what wealth really is, emphasizing that true wealth encompasses friends, family, health, vocation, time, leisure, and other important aspects of life. The book offers practical advice on how to balance monetary wealth with soulful wealth, covering topics such as how spending reveals values, the role of money in buying happiness, creating a good financial plan, the limitations of willpower, and mastering delayed gratification. It is designed to challenge readers' thinking, rekindle forgotten truths, and empower them to adopt a new relationship with money.
Can building wealth be as entertaining as a round of trivia in the basement? We think so—and today’s episode proves it. Joe Saul-Sehy is joined by Doc G, Paula Pant, and Jesse Cramer to play a fast-paced financial game show based on 11 expert-approved ways to grow your wealth. From boosting your income and dialing in your budget to the eternal tug-of-war between paying down debt and investing more, this episode delivers wisdom with a side of basement-brand chaos.
But we don’t stop at just the basics. Our roundtable dives into:
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How homeownership plays into your wealth picture (even if it’s not as sexy as index funds),
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Why insurance coverage might be your best wealth-preserving move,
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The truth about improving your credit score without obsessing over every point.
Plus, a trivia celebration of 50 Cent’s Vitamin Water payday turns into a lesson in surprise wins—and surprise losses.
Whether you're just beginning your wealth-building journey or refining your strategy, this episode brings practical insights, hearty laughs, and a gentle nudge to rethink what really grows your net worth.
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How to increase your income (without selling essential organs)
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Budgeting strategies that actually stick
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Why investing early matters—and when paying off debt takes priority
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The real ROI of proper insurance coverage
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A homebuying debate that might ruffle some financial feathers
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Birthday trivia for 50 Cent and the Vitamin Water deal that made him a legend
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End-of-episode takeaways you’ll want to write down (or tattoo, if that’s your thing)
Stackers, whether you're navigating rainy days or planning for a brighter financial future, today’s conversation will help you stack smarter, live better, and maybe even walk away with a new strategy—or at least a smile.
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