Travis Makes Money Make Money by Learning The Psychology of Leadership | Sebastien Page
Nov 18, 2025
Join Sebastien Page, an author and the Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price, for an engaging discussion on finance and leadership psychology. He shares insights on teaching kids about money and the power of compound interest. Sebastien reveals how understanding and optimizing stress can enhance performance. Delve into the fascinating link between personality traits like grit and long-term success over mere intelligence, plus lessons from sports psychology that apply to high-stakes decision-making. Discover how embracing stress can lead to meaningful work and growth.
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First Dollar From Manual Labor
- Sebastien's first job was manual building maintenance, mowing lawns and painting for a real estate owner.
- He learned early that money required hard, physical work and a stronger work ethic.
Raised Between Finance And Social Work
- Sebastien's father was a finance professor and his mother a social worker, exposing him to both finance debates and mental-health service.
- That upbringing blended money conversations with empathy and practical help, shaping his career and values.
Start Financial Literacy Early
- Make financial literacy part of parenting and schooling instead of leaving kids to learn from society.
- Start simple: explain interest rates, debt compounding, and saving habits in age-appropriate ways.
