In this book, Arthur B. Laffer and Mark Matson provide practical advice on investing time, energy, and money to create a fulfilling and successful life. The authors draw on their expertise in economics and financial planning to offer strategies for achieving the American Dream, emphasizing the importance of smart investment and effective resource allocation.
Published in 1937, 'Think and Grow Rich' is a seminal work in the self-help genre. The book is the result of over twenty years of research by Napoleon Hill, who studied the habits and achievements of more than 500 successful individuals, including Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. Hill distills their wisdom into thirteen principles that, when practiced with persistence and faith, can transform dreams into reality. These principles include the power of desire, faith, specialized knowledge, organized planning, and the role of the subconscious mind. The book emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude, setting clear and specific goals, and taking consistent action to achieve success. It also explores the concept of the 'Master Mind' alliance and the need to overcome fears and doubts to achieve one's objectives.
What if the financial advice you trust is actually hurting your future?
Mark Matson believes it is, and he has the data to prove it.
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Matson, founder of Matson Money and a pioneer in the evidence-based investing movement. With over $10 billion in assets under management, Mark has helped thousands of families and advisors break free from Wall Street myths, media-driven panic, and the illusion of market timing.
But Mark didn’t start in finance. In fact, he nearly gave up on the entire industry — until a few key realizations (and one powerful idea from a Nobel Laureate) reshaped his approach to wealth entirely.
We talk about:
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The dangerous psychology behind most investing decisions and how to fix it
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Why traditional financial advice often fails to deliver real value
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What Wall Street doesn’t want you to understand about your money
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The importance of storytelling in transforming investor behavior
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Why “doing nothing” is sometimes the smartest move in volatile markets
Mark also shares how he trains financial advisors to become coaches — not salespeople — and why aligning your portfolio with purpose is key to long-term success.
Whether you’re an investor, advisor, or entrepreneur, this conversation will change how you think about money — and what it really means to grow wealth with integrity and intention.
Mark Matson is an American entrepreneur, author, and innovator in the fields of investing science and financial education. He is the creator of educational experiences, platforms, and tools that make Nobel Prize winning investing research accessible to investors and transform their relationship to money. Most notably, he is the creator of The American Dream Experience and the Matson Method.
Get Mark’s book here: https://rb.gy/h4brr0
Experiencing The American Dream: How to Invest Your Time, Energy, and Money to Create an Extraordinary Life
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